It’s hard to believe we’re already looking back at the first decade of the 21st Century. One word that popped up in all the recent media articles (and “media” no longer means just print and broadcast) about the last ten years is “change.” The transition to digital technology, the rise of the internet, smart phones and ipods has had a tremendous impact on the television industry.

The one constant in all this change is KNME’s commitment to bringing you the best programs and educational services. It’s how we deliver those programs and services that is changing. Here’s an example:

We’re particularly excited about the opportunity to produce 15 short videos for the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe. Funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, these videos are being produced to be part of the museum’s exhibits, but they’ll also be archived on KNME’s and the History Museum’s websites, and turned into three 30-minute programs for broadcast on KNME.

Creating content for the internet is nothing new for KNME. Many of you are already logging on to knme.org to watch episodes of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS and COLORES! as well as “Artisodes,” specially produced for our website. Last year, KNME won two Rocky Mountain Regional Emmys in new “Advanced Media” categories for the “Artisodes” and “The Musical Adventures of John Donald Robb.” KNME has also expanded its web presence with our other social media sites on You Tube, Facebook & Twitter.

NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is continually expanding its presence on the Internet. KNME archives all past episodes of the public affairs series online. In addition, knme.org allows you to enter into a dialogue about the issues and events covered on the program. NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is committed to bringing you the most thoughtful and informative coverage of the stories and issues of 2010. We’re also committed to our role in engaging all of New Mexico’s citizens. This is especially relevant this year as the New Mexico Legislature looks at a $700 million dollar budget shortfall in its current 60-day session, and voters go to the polls to elect a new governor in November.

So, yes, we’re changing the ways we do things. But we’ll continue to do what we’ve always done. With your support, we’ll always bring you the quality programming and services you deserve. We’ll continue to produce programs that celebrate New Mexico and tell New Mexico’s stories to the world. KNME will always explore the issues of importance to all the communities we serve. These changes will help us continue to be an important resource that brings all of New Mexico together.

Polly Anderson
General Manager & CEO