New Drought Research, National Lobbyists' Impact on Gun Culture & New Ballot Initiative on Education Funding

On this episode of New Mexico in Focus the podcast, host Lou DiVizio recaps the headlines impacting New Mexicans at the start of the week.  Gene Grant conducts a conversation on new drought research showing evidence that drought feeds heat, and vice versa. The panel explores the implications this may have for New Mexico and the southwest as a whole.  Our Land Executive Producer Laura Paskus talks with a New Mexico sportsman and gun owner about the influence national lobbying groups have on the conversation surrounding gun ownership and gun rights.  And, Gene and the panel parse through a new ballot initiative that would divert more money from the land grant permanent fund to education.  Host: Lou DiVizio The Line Host: Gene Grant The Line Opinion Panel: Merritt Allen, Vox Optima Public Relations Sophie Martin, attorney Michael Bird, public health consultant Guest: Garrett VeneKlasen, New Mexico hunter, gun owner For More Information: New Study Shows How Drought Led to Deadly Temperatures in 2021 – NM Political Report Critics: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on EPA Huge Blow for Climate – NM Political Report Gun Owners Must Speak Up – Santa Fe New Mexican How the NRA’s Creed Defines America’s Gun Debate - WBUR Push to Tap NM Land Grant Permanent Fund for Education – Source NM NM School Trust Feels Pressure, Voters Weigh Changes - KOB