Water Woes & Wildfire Dangers, Environmental Education & Cannabis Testing Update | 4.15.22

New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

Our Line Opinion panelists discuss the startling number of wildfires burning in our state. It’s causing growing concern over what that could mean for the rest of the spring and summer. All that, as forecasters continue to offer warnings about ongoing drought across the state.

At New Mexico PBS, our main objective is to inform you, our viewers, about the issues that matter around this state. But we’re also committed to passing important knowledge on to the next generation. Environment reporter Laura Paskus talks with an educator in our state who helps design lesson plans based on the scientific reporting in segments of Our Land who explains these modules are a great resource for anyone.

Plus, we preview a new episode of our companion podcast, "Growing Forward," all about the cannabis industry in New Mexico. The full episode will release next Tuesday, April 19th.

Correspondents:

Gene Grant

Laura Paskus

Line Opinion Panelists:

Tom Garrity, Garrity Group Public Relations

Rebecca Latham, chief executive director, Girl Scouts of New Mexico

Laura Sanchez, attorney

Guest:

Mollie Parsons, educator, Cerise Consulting

For More Information:

Pretty Brutal: Hiring Woes Plague Biden Effort to Fight Wildfires - Politico

Heat, Wind Hit New Mexico as Crews Battle Blazes – Albuquerque Journal

The Risk & Benefits of a Prescribed Burn - KOAT

New Mexico Must Focus on Water in 2023 – Santa Fe New Mexican

The Impact of Wildfires on Forests - NMPBS

Climate Change and its Impact on Species - NMPBS

Our Land - Facebook

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