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52 Episodes 2017 - 2018
Episode 1
Fri, Jul 7, 2017
A closer look at the debate over the future of two New Mexico National Monuments, the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Monument near Las Cruces, and the Rio Grande Del Norte monument near Taos. Plus, we begin our series on Brain Drain in New Mexico, by looking at ways to attract more businesses and create more high-paying jobs here, and keep the state's most talented people from leaving.
Episode 2
Fri, Jul 14, 2017
Examining the long-term impact of the Las Conchas wildfire in the Jemez Mountains, in our new "Our Land" series. Plus, counteracting the "brain drain" of young, talented New Mexicans leaving rural New Mexico communities in part 2 of our special "Brain Drain" series. The Line panelists discuss the race for governor and what tighter financial controls will mean for the UNM athletic department.
Episode 3
Fri, Jul 21, 2017
Young professionals talk about what keeps them in New Mexico - or attracted them to return to their home state in the third segment of our series on Brain Drain in New Mexico. Plus, THE LINE panelists discuss how the race to become Albuquerque's next mayor may be the most expensive ever in the city, and debate whether or not there is a glut of colleges in New Mexico.
Episode 4
Fri, Jul 28, 2017
This week, we wrap up our special series on Brain Drain in New Mexico by looking at one possible solution: jobs alignment. Plus, a closer look at vocational training opportunities in the Land of Enchantment. And, THE LINE panelists discuss efforts to recruit doctors to Rural New Mexico, and hat needs to be done to combat crime in Albuquerque.
Episode 5
Fri, Aug 4, 2017
Former president of Sandia National Labs, Ambassador Paul Robinson, shares his insights on international negotiations and the future of nuclear weapons management. Plus, new research on the state of racial and ethnic minorities in elected office. And, The Line panelists talk about Higher Education management in NM, and a new plan to fight crime in Albuquerque.
Episode 6
Fri, Aug 11, 2017
This month's OUR LAND segment looks at a collaborative program designed to manage 200 thousand acres of NM forest. Plus, discover Paws and Stripes, and its unique model for helping veterans get the support they need. On THE LINE, our opinion panelists discuss the opioid crisis and a letter from the U.S. Attorney General requesting proof ABQ is cooperating with federal immigration officials.
Episode 7
Fri, Aug 18, 2017
Sit down conversations with the candidates in Albuquerque's District 3 and District 5 city council races. Plus, UNM Sociology Professor Dr. Richard Wood talks about faith leaders who are speaking out about race and equality across the country. The Line opinion panelists discuss New Mexico's new education plan and the overturning of 10 of Governor Susana Martinez's vetoes.
Episode 8
Fri, Aug 25, 2017
A look at the Albuquerque mayoral race as the election nears. Hear from the candidates themselves, and The Line opinion panelists break down the race. The Line panelists also debate how opponents of Albuquerque's proposed sick leave ordinance are now taking their battle to the New Mexico Supreme Court, and concerns over accreditation at the University of New Mexico.
Episode 9
Fri, Sep 1, 2017
Old and new energy in the Land of Enchantment, an update on Spaceport America and reaction to the Clovis library shooting. Also, how one organization in California is using cultural activities to improve health outcomes for individuals and families, in our Reconnecting to a Healthy Lifestye Series (some support from USC Annenberg National Fellowship and the Dennis A. Hunt Fund for Health Journalism).
Episode 10
Fri, Sep 8, 2017
In the latest installment of "Our Land," correspondent Laura Paskus looks at the significance of the Santa Ana Pueblo's wildlife and habitat restoration efforts. Plus, hear from the candidate running for District 7 and 9 in the upcoming Albuquerque city election. And, The Line panelists weigh in on the future of DACA in New Mexico, and our continued reliance on private prisons.
Episode 11
Fri, Sep 15, 2017
Reflecting on the legacy of Senator Pete Domenici, who passed away this week. Plus, meet the candidates in the Albuquerque District 1 City Council Race, and sit down with Santa Fe documentary editor Paul Barnes, a longtime collaborator with filmmaker Ken Burns. Their latest film, The Vietnam War, debuts this weekend on NMPBS.
Episode 12
Fri, Sep 22, 2017
Local advocates talk about their efforts to curb violence against native women. Plus, an update on the state of bilingual education and how proposed changes might impact students and communities. The Line opinion panelists discuss the future of two national monuments, proposed changes to state science teaching standards, and news that the state's suicide rate dropped last year.
Episode 13
Fri, Sep 29, 2017
Arguments for and against the proposed Healthy Workforce ordinance that's on the ballot this week in Albuquerque's Municipal Election. Plus, former U.S. Attorney Damon Martinez talks about a now controversial ATF sting that has now lead to accusations of racial profiling and entrapment by law enforcement officials.
Episode 14
Fri, Oct 6, 2017
Exploring local efforts to get more girls and women interested in technology, coding and stem-related career fields. Plus, visiting the Navajo Nation, to learn how some Native Americans are overcoming systemic challenges that affect their health and well-being. And, The Line panelists break down the recent Albuquerque municipal election results.
Episode 15
Fri, Oct 13, 2017
On the east side of the Sandia Mountains, many families are finding that their wells are producing less water...or even going dry. Correspondent Laura Paskus looks at what these problems mean for individuals and the rest of the state. Host Gene Grant and the Line opinion panelists discuss accountability in public schools regarding money and ethics, and the search for a new UNM President.
Episode 16
Fri, Oct 20, 2017
Debut of the new documentary "Big Healthy Life," by local filmmaker Chris Schueler. The film tackles the tough topic of childhood obesity. Host Gene Grant also follows up on a few key points with experts on nutrition, and student correspondent Anthony Herrera interviews two medical providers on the importance of exercise and active play in children's lives.
Episode 17
Fri, Oct 27, 2017
Early voting begins in the Albuquerque Mayoral Runoff Election. The Line opinion panelists talk about how the race is shaping up. Plus, how some people are working to make it easier to start a business on the Navajo Reservation. And, reflections on the life and legacy of musician Al Hurricane.
Episode 18
Fri, Nov 3, 2017
The Line Opinion Panelists discuss the corruption trial of former state senator Phil Griego, the current fallout from new bail rules issued a few months ago, and the UNM regents' choice for the next president of the University of New Mexico. Plus, how thinking about your death can be a good way to celebrate your life. And, new approaches to helping Navajo children kick the soda and sugary drinks.
Episode 19
Fri, Nov 10, 2017
Visit the Valle de Oro, the first urban refuge in the Southwest, in this month's "Our Land" segment. Plus, special correspondent Martha Burk sits down with the candidates in the Albuquerque mayoral runoff, Tim Keller and Dan Lewis. And, the Line panelists talk New Mexico ties to the Texas church shooting, new testing changes and the sudden retirement of APD police chief Gordon Eden.
Episode 20
Fri, Nov 17, 2017
Cartoonist and writer Lalo Alcaraz, a discussion about health literacy and navigating the health care system, plus the Line panel takes on the latest news including the election of Tim Keller. Join us on this episode to learn more. Watch on the PBS app.
Episode 21
Fri, Nov 24, 2017
Episode 22
Fri, Dec 1, 2017
Former U.S. Senator Fred Harris reminisces about the 50th anniversary of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders Report (otherwise known as the Kern Commission report). And, the Line opinion panelists discuss the consequences of sexual harassment allegations on those involved in New Mexico politics, and a recent ruling on ranked-choice voting in Santa Fe.
Episode 23
Fri, Dec 8, 2017
Examining how some Native Americans are using online tools to improve their health. Plus, meet students who are collecting data for the Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program (BEMP). And, the Line opinion panelists discuss the effects the proposed federal tax law could have on New Mexico and questions Atty. General Hector Balderas has over UNM's internal investigation into its athletics department.
Episode 24
Fri, Dec 15, 2017
An advocate from the Women's Resource Center at UNM talks about what the national conversation about sexual harassment and assault means for New Mexico. Plus, a new symposium is designed to match New Mexicans who have left the state with employers and investors who want to bring them back. And The Line panelists discuss the race for Lt. Governor and the shooting at Aztec High School.
Episode 25
Fri, Dec 22, 2017
Host Gene Grant and a special Line panel of local journalists begin our countdown of the top stories of 2017. This week, they recap stories 10-6. Plus, experts talk about some of the ties and parallels between New Mexico's history and the history of Florida addressed in the new PBS special "Secrets of Spanish Florida."
Episode 26
Fri, Dec 29, 2017
Host Gene Grant and a special panel of journalists finish up our countdown of the top stories of 2017. Plus, thousands of veterans call New Mexico home. For vets who are struggling with injuries or challenges related to their service, the transition to civilian life can be difficult. Paws and Stripes in Albuquerque is a local organization that's designed to help.
Episode 27
Fri, Jan 5, 2018
Travel author Ashley Biggers discusses er latest book, "Eco-Travel New Mexico," highlighting places that operate on sustainable principles, including hotels and restaurants. Plus revisiting our interview with former U.S. Senator and current Corrales resident Fred Harris, and exploring the unique challenges facing entrepreneurs on the Navajo Nation.
Episode 28
Fri, Jan 12, 2018
Episode 29
Fri, Jan 19, 2018
The 2018 legislative session kicked off this week with the Governor's State of the State Address. The Line opinion panelists weigh in on the of Susana Martinez's top priorities for her last 30-day session. Plus, the ins and outs of rank choice voting, coming to a Santa Fe election in the near future, and breaking down the latest Kids Count report.
Episode 30
Fri, Jan 26, 2018
A sit down interview with Lin Farley, author of "Sexual Shakedown: The Sexual Harassment of Women on the Job." Farley talks about the #metoo movement and what still needs to happen to create a truly equal workplace without harassment. The Line opinion panelists talk about the local effects of the federal government shutdown, plus a new article exploring why so many local governments have lobbyists.
Episode 31
Wed, Feb 21, 2018
Journalist Heath Haussamen talks about proposed legislation allowing greater secrecy for Spaceport America. Plus, an important discussion about sexual harassment in NM politics. The Line opinion panelists also weigh in on the latest budget discussions and the idea of "in-house parole," where corrections officials hold inmates in prison for all or part of their parole terms.
Episode 32
Fri, Feb 9, 2018
The month's "Our Land" looks at the potential impacts of this year's record low snowpack in New Mexico. Plus, author Annette McGivney talks about her latest project, "Pure Land." And, The Line panelists look at "glitches" in the state's new computer system that erroneously ended some Medicaid coverage. They also debate how the term "gentrification" might apply to some parts of Santa Fe.
Episode 33
Thu, Feb 16, 2017
Wrapping up the 2018 legislative session, including some of the transparency related bills that did or did not make it to the governor's desk. Plus local cartoonist Ricardo Caté talks about the role of political cartoonists in debates over important local and national issues. The Line panelists discuss the suspension of UNM's football coach, and the cause of the rising demand of medical marijuana.
Episode 34
Fri, Feb 23, 2018
An in-depth discussion with former educator and lawmaker Lenton Malry. Malry was the first African American to serve in both the state legislature and the Bernalillo CO. Commission. He talks openly about his experiences with racism in the early years of his career. The Line opinion panelists debate the outcomes of the legislative session and efforts to ramp up security in local schools.
Episode 35
Fri, Mar 2, 2018
School safety leaders discuss the local response to school threats on social media and lay out what new investments are being considered to ensure students are safe. Plus, a local attorney and advocate talk about the latest developments on DACA and what the continued uncertainty means for some immigrant families in New Mexico. The Line panelists talk affordable housing and the economy.
Episode 36
Fri, Mar 9, 2018
A tree ring expert tells you what you need to do to prepare your home for the threat of wildfires, in this month's "Our Land" segment. Plus, author Francisco Cantú discusses his book "The Line Becomes a River: Dispatches from the Border," about his experience as a border patrol agent. The Line Opinion panelists break down the Santa Fe elections, and the decision to raise taxes in Albuquerque.
Episode 37
Fri, Mar 16, 2018
"Sunshine Week" kicked off on Sunday, as advocates continue to fight for open government and transparency issues. Plus, there's a growing movement across Native American communities to ensure more people have access to traditional foods like beans, corn and squash. And, The Line panelists discuss the resignations of some top New Mexico leaders over sexual harassment allegations.
Episode 38
Fri, Mar 23, 2018
Examining the risk factors for concussions in youth sports and how students and parents can help better identify and address them when they happen. Plus, how water conservation efforts are paying off in the ongoing drought. And, the Line panelists look at some of the top political stories in New Mexico, including the record number of Native American women running for elective office.
Episode 39
Fri, Mar 30, 2018
The Line opinion panelists look at how New Mexico cities miss out on tax the state collects from Amazon, and debate the federal government's seizure of a bank account with $10.1 million in gambling revenue from Pojoaque Pueblo. Plus, organizers from some of the local "March For Our Lives" rallies talk about the change they hope to see in their schools and communities moving forward.
Episode 40
Fri, Apr 6, 2018
How four Pueblos in Northern New Mexico will soon have access to broadband internet in their libraries, after years without access. Suicide continues to be a big problem in New Mexico. Learn about resources available to people who want to reach out for assistance. The Line opinion panelists discuss A vote to decriminalize some cannabis crimes, and the ongoing UNM Athletics Dept. budget struggles.
Episode 41
Fri, Apr 13, 2018
Episode 42
Fri, Apr 20, 2018
Latino USA host Maria Hinojosa talks about the representation of Latinos in the media, the current political debate about immigration, and changing identities in the United States. Journalist Jonathan Thompson's new book examines what contributed to the Gold King Mine spill. And, The Line panelists discuss Albuquerque's new "immigrant friendly" measures, and racial profiling in New Mexico.
Episode 43
Fri, Apr 27, 2018
From an orphan to a jail cell. Life was not easy for Jimmy Santiago Baca. He taught himself to read and write in prison, and has now published novels, stories, essays and even poems. He also spends time helping troubled youth find their voice. Baca sits down this week with Correspondent Megan Kamerick. The Line panelists talk about the governor's race and a controversial new reading retention plan.
Episode 44
Fri, May 4, 2018
Academics from UNM's Native American Studies and Chicana/Chicano Studies talk about why graduate degrees in these programs are important and what the future might look like for scholars and students. The Albuquerque Sol Football Club discuss how the team intends to raise its profile in New Mexico. Plus, The Line opinion panelists talk Chaco Canyon drilling and a possible new legal threat to UNM.
Episode 45
Fri, May 11, 2018
Gustavo Arellano, creator of the formerly syndicated column "Ask a Mexican," talks about the importance of alternative newsweeklies, free speech, and Latinos in the media. Raney Aronson-Rath, executive producer of FRONTLINE discusses how the long-running program continues to build trust with online and broadcast audiences by being transparent in their documentary process.
Episode 46
Fri, May 18, 2018
UNM's new president, Garnett S. Stokes, talks about being the first woman president at the university, plus her top priorities for the future. The Line opinion panelists discuss the crowded democratic field in the Congressional District 1 primary race, the effects of stable housing on child well-being, and safety record violations among the the top contenders to manage LANL moving forward.
Episode 47
Fri, May 25, 2018
Santa Fe author Caroline Fraser talks about her book, "Prairie Fires: The American Dreams Of Laura Ingalls Wilder," which won this year's Pulitzer Prize for biography. Host Gene Grant and the Line opinion panelists continue to look at candidates in advance of the June primary, focusing this week on the gubernatorial race. The Line also looks at how poorly nursing homes are ranked in the state.
Episode 48
Fri, Jun 1, 2018
Addressing the health and well-being of people who are experiencing instability in their housing, Correspondent Antonia Gonzales leads a conversation about efforts to assist Native Americans who are homeless in Albuquerque. Plus, a preview of the 31st annual Festival Flamenco Internacíonal de Alburquerque. And, The Line previews next Tuesday's primary, and a change in leadership at NMSU.
Episode 49
Fri, Jun 8, 2018
For over 25 years, Summer Classics at St. John's College has hosted weeklong seminars in literature, science, history and philosophy. Host Gene Grant explores this "unrivaled intellectual retreat" with two of the participants. Plus, we revisit the Valle De Oro Wildlife Refuge in this month's "Our Land" episode. And, The Line panelists break down this week's primary elections.
Episode 50
Fri, Jun 15, 2018
Aociology professor and author Rick Eckstein to talk about youth sports, women's sports, and what's at stake for young athletes. Photographer Craig Varjabedian discusses how photography can be part of a broader conversation about history and public places. The Line opinion panelists discuss a suit alleging pay inequity at the University of New Mexico, plus the latest on the APD-DOJ consent decree.
Episode 51
Fri, Jun 22, 2018
Many of the families now arriving at the U.S. - Mexico border are seeking asylum. Jennifer Moore from the University of New Mexico School of Law to discuss current international law and how refugees seek protection. Plus, discussing strategies for improving the health of African American children in our state and high school students talk about journalism and the current education system.
Episode 52
Fri, Jun 29, 2018
A panel of local leaders talk about current efforts and potential changes that might better reflect culture and the diverse communities of New Mexico in our schools. The Line opinion panelists look at the connection private prison operators have with immigrant detention centers in New Mexico, and debate the consequences of Santa Fe's scathing audit.