Infrastructure Priorities, Russian Divestment and ABQ Econ. Development's Charles Ashley III | 3.11.22

New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

Former Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez explains how he’s approaching his new position as state infrastructure adviser. Chávez shares some of his priorities with correspondent Gwyneth Doland and explains how the public can get involved in the process of allocating $3.7B in federal infrastructure funding.

Host Gene Grant talks with Charles Ashley III about his goals in his new role as Albuquerque's Economic Development Director.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is urging the State Investment Commission immediately divest from any interests that could benefit the Russian government. Our Line Opinion Panel discusses that request, and the impact federal sanctions are having on gas prices around the country.

Correspondents:

Gwyneth Doland

Gene Grant

Guests:

Martin Chávez, New Mexico Infrastructure Adviser

Charles Ashley III, director, Albuquerque Economic Development

Line Opinion Panelists:

Edmund Perea, attorney/legal and public safety analyst

Michael Bird, fmr. president of the American Public Health Association

Julie Ann Grimm, editor, Santa Fe Reporter

For More Information:

Governor Urges Divestment From Russian Government – NM Governor's Office

Governor Wants New Mexico to Divest From Russia – Source NM

NM Poised to Receive $3.7B Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill – Santa Fe New Mexican

Fmr. Mayor Chávez to Serve as NM’s Infrastructure Adviser– Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico Rural Infrastructure Report – Pivotal NM

Albuquerque Economic Development

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