The NewsHour - Bigger Than Life!!

Maybe you've seen one of these billboards up around town, but if not, let me be the first to tell you, the NewsHour is coming to New Mexico next week! The show will be featuring our state and the Duke City in reports throughout the week. The coverage culminates with a special segment of "ordinary" New Mexicans reflecting on the 3rd and final presidential debate next Wednesday night.

We are only the second location to be picked as a spotlight by the NewsHour, so this is a very big deal for the entire Land of Enchantment. The correspondents from the NewsHour will also be reporting on the economy, health care as well as our role in the upcoming elections.

There is even an opportunity for you to get involved in the fun. This Sunday at 3pm at the UNM Department of Continuing Education, we are hosting a Town Hall with the NewsHour's Ray Suarez serving as the moderator. Topics will include what makes New Mexico a swing state, as well as reflections on the media coverage of these one of a kind elections. The Public is invited to attend, and doors open at 2:30pm. We are also taking questions. Just email your query to infocus@knme.org.

We are thrilled to be hosting the NewsHour all next week. If you see Ray Suarez, Judy Woodruff, or any of the rest of the gang, be sure to say Hi! And, don't miss all the great New Mexico coverage, every day next week at 5:30pm.

Kevin McDonald
Public Affairs Producer