Living in Harmony with Urban Wildlife, Plant Care During a Dry Winter & Food Insecurity in New Mexico | 12.13.21

Wildlife doesn’t adhere to borders – that's the message from an urban ecologist as Environment Reporter Laura Paskus explores the animal life in New Mexico cities. She asks how humans can coexist with foxes, coyotes, bobcats and raccoons, and more. This special episode features video and images from viewers around New Mexico who shared information about the wildlife they see in their neighborhoods and communities. We’d love to hear from even more New Mexicans! Add photos and information about the wildlife you see in your neighborhood on our interactive map. We also bring you two of our recent Facebook Live conversations. First, on the Our Land side, we catch up with a plant expert for some tips on how to care for your lawn and plant life this winter, when conditions are still so dry and temperatures are higher. And, host Gene Grant finds out what organizations are doing in New Mexico this holiday season and year round to help those struggling with food insecurity.  Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is proposing a 7% pay hike for public educators across the state. The Line Opinion Panel discusses whether or not it’s enough to compensate teachers for pandemic stresses, or to fill growing vacancies at districts around the state. Line Opinion Panelists: Diane Snyder, Former State Senator Eric Griego, Former State Senator Tom Garrity, Garrity Group Public Relations Guests: Zoë Rossman, Urban Ecologist and UNM Graduate Student Ari Herring, Rio Grande Food Project  Erin Garrison, Food is Free Albuquerque Ashley Rammeslberg, ABQ Free Fridge Juan Suarez, ABQ Free Fridge Carlos Bustos, water conservation program manager, Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority For More Information: Our Land - Instagram Wildlife Ecology & Photography – ZoeRossman.com Details of Teacher Raise Proposal in New Mexico – Associated Press Gov. Proposes 7% Raise for NM Educators – Albuquerque Journal Governor Plans on 7% Raises for NM Educators – Governor's Office Rio Grande Food Project  Food is Free Albuquerque  ABQ Free Fridge