Anti-Crime Initiatives, the Scientific Realities of Hydrogen & Education Equity | 2.7.21

A package of anti-crime initiatives is gaining support in the state Legislature. Our Line panelists break down what’s included in those proposals and debate the potential impacts the bills could have. Plus, how the recent social outcry for police reform factors into this decision-making process. More than three years after a court ruling mandating change, the state legislature is considering a trio of bills aimed at making education more equitable for all New Mexican Students. Out Line Opinion panelists debate whether the proposals go far enough to help Native American students in response to the Yazzie-Martinez lawsuit. Environment Correspondent Laura Paskus and Capital & Main journalist Jerry Redfern explore what we know about hydrogen power. Redfern has been covering energy issues for years and explains why some environmental groups are apprehensive about New Mexico’s push to become a hub for hydrogen. Correspondents: Laura Paskus Gene Grant Line Opinion Panelists: Sophie Martin, attorney Rebecca Latham, CEO, Girl Scouts of New Mexico Ed Perea, attorney Guest: Jerry Redfern, reporter, Capital & Main For More Information: Three Crime-Related Bills Make it Through Committee – Santa Fe New Mexican Behavioral Health Bill Advances, Focuses on Crime Prevention - KRQE Pretrial Detention Bill Clears House Committee Despite Skepticism – Las Vegas Optic NM Lawmakers Advance Native American Education Bills – Associated Press Bills to Address Yazzie/Martinez Court Ruling Advance – NM Political Report Indigenous Educators Urge Lawmakers to Fund a Transformation of Public Schools – Source NM New Mexico’s Delicate Dance to Become a Center of U.S. Hydrogen Production– Capital & Main Proposed Hydrogen Hub Generates Controversy – Santa Fe New Mexican NM Leaders Hanging on to Hydrogen Energy Despite Bill’s Defeat – Carlsbad Current Argus