On this episode of New Mexico in Focus the podcast, host Lou DiVizio recaps the headlines impacting New Mexicans at the start of the week. 

Gene Grant conducts a conversation on new drought research showing evidence that drought feeds heat, and vice versa. The panel explores the implications this may have for New Mexico and the southwest as a whole. 

Our Land Executive Producer Laura Paskus talks with a New Mexico sportsman and gun owner about the influence national lobbying groups have on the conversation surrounding gun ownership and gun rights. 

And, Gene and the panel parse through a new ballot initiative that would divert more money from the land grant permanent fund to education. 

Host: Lou DiVizio

The Line Host: Gene Grant

The Line Opinion Panel:

Merritt Allen, Vox Optima Public Relations

Sophie Martin, attorney

Michael Bird, public health consultant

Guest:

Garrett VeneKlasen, New Mexico hunter, gun owner

For More Information:

New Study Shows How Drought Led to Deadly Temperatures in 2021 – NM Political Report

Critics: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on EPA Huge Blow for Climate – NM Political Report

Gun Owners Must Speak Up – Santa Fe New Mexican

How the NRA’s Creed Defines America’s Gun Debate - WBUR

Push to Tap NM Land Grant Permanent Fund for Education – Source NM

NM School Trust Feels Pressure, Voters Weigh Changes - KOB