Rural Infrastructure Report, Fmr. NM Game Commissioner Discusses Department & NM Fake Trump Electors | 2.8.22

New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

New Mexico is in the process of deciding how to spend billions of dollars in federal infrastructure dollars. It is no secret that the needs stretch far beyond just our urban communities. Host Gene Grant and Pivotal New Mexico CEO Terry Brunner discuss a new report addressing the infrastructure shortcomings in rural communities and the systemic issues that continually stand in our way when securing funding for all New Mexicans.

Until recently, Jeremy Vesbach was vice-chair of the New Mexico State Game Commission. In conversation with correspondent Laura Paskus, he talks about the commission’s roles and responsibilities and about a controversial stream access rule in the state. Vesbach is the second commissioner Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has removed from the commission, which currently only has four of seven seats filled.

New Mexico is caught in the middle of an investigation into the 2020 election, and the January 6th Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Our Line Opinion Panelists react to accusations that several New Mexicans submitted fraudulent electoral college certificates declaring Donald Trump winner, despite Joe Bien receiving the majority of votes in our state. Was this a coordinated effort, and what could it mean for the future of the republican party in New Mexico?

Correspondents:

Gene Grant

Laura Paskus

Line Opinion Panelists:

Sophie Martin, attorney

Rebecca Latham, CEO, Girl Scouts of New Mexico

Ed Perea, attorney

Guests:

Terry Brunner, CEO, Pivotal New Mexico

Jeremy Vesbach, fmr. State game commissioner

For More Information:

Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Fake Trump Electors in 7 States – Associated Press

Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas 2 Republicans From New Mexico - KOAT

Trump’s Fake Electors – Here's the Full List – Source NM

Rural Infrastructure Report – Pivotal NM

NM Considers Prioritizing Rural Water Projects – Santa Fe New Mexican

Governor Names New State Engineer – Albuquerque Journal

Governor Removes Member from State Game Commission – Albuquerque Journal

Visit the NMPBS Video App

Subscribe to Our Land Weekly

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmif/message