New Mexico in Focus Capitol Correspondent Gwyneth Doland talks with lawmakers and legislative insiders about bills that have made it past the House and Senate, with the state budget getting top billing. It's an inside look at what compromises were made, and what groups are particularly unhappy with the concessions.

KNME's one hour public affairs show New Mexico in Focus airs Friday at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 6:30 a.m. on Channel 5.1. The show can also be seen on KNME's Digital Channel 9.1 on Sundays at 5 p.m.

Also, we'll hear from one senator about a bill to stabilize the lottery scholarship program, and from another on his anti-corruption bill, plus a very special interview with Yann Martel, the best-selling author of the blockbuster The Life of Pi.

Guests:
• Carter Bundy, Legislative Director, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
• Representative Brian Egolf, (D) Santa Fe
• Senator Stuart Ingle, (R) Portales
• Senator Carroll H. Leavell, (R) Jal
• Senator Cisco McSorley, (D) Albuquerque
• Senator William H. Payne - (R) Albuquerque
• Yann Martel, Author, "Beatrice and Virgil" and "The Life of Pi"
 
NMIF Correspondent:
• Gwyneth Doland, Former Editor, NewMexicoIndependent.com
 
Host/Commentator:
• Gene Grant, Weekly Alibi Columnist

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New Mexico in Focus is produced by Kevin McDonald and Kathy Wimmer and Closed captioning for New Mexico in Focus made possible by a gift from Mrs. Elspeth G. Bobbs.

Media Contact: Evy Todd, (505) 277-1218; e-mail: etodd@knme.org