New Mexico in Focus; Golden Apple Awards Part 1 and Sec. John Garcia
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Part 1 of 2. Paying tribute to New Mexico’s A+ educators: This week on New Mexico in Focus, meet three of this year’s Golden Apple Award-winning teachers. Then, Gene Grant and The Line panelists weigh in with their thoughts on what makes a memorable classroom leader. Plus, in recognition of Memorial Day weekend, David Alire Garcia has a conversation with New Mexico Department of Veterans Services Secretary John M. Garcia. All this, plus scandal-fatigue hits New Mexico politics, the abortion debate heats back up, and Robert Redford’s plans to bring a taste of Sundance to our state. Hosts: Gene Grant, Freelance Journalist and David Alire Garcia, Managing Editor, NewMexicoIndependent.com. Guests: Betsy Van Dyke, Madison Middle School, Albuquerque; Christina Monaco, Mountain View Middle School, Rio Rancho; Crystal Gallegos, Coronado Middle/High School, Gallina Secretary; John M. Garcia, Department of Veterans Services. Panelists: Teresa Cordova, Former Bernalillo County Commissioner and Whitney Cheshire, Political Consultant. Guest Panelists: Sophie Martin, Managing Editor, Duke City Fix.Com; Peter St. Cyr, Reporter, KKOB Radio.
