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Producer: Kevin McDonald

Date: 10/30/2009
Run Time: 59:35

It took seven days and nearly $400,000, but lawmakers finally came up with a plan to balance the state budget. But, did they do enough to stave off even more massive cutbacks when the regular session starts in January? This week on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS, hear from the lawmakers themselves.  Host Gene Grant sits down with both representatives and senators to get their reaction to the special session and it's lasting implications. Then, exploring the use of geography as artistic medium.  Artists discuss the giant LAND/ART project taking place this fall right here in the Land of Enchantment.

Guests
Larry Larranga, State Representative (R)
Al  Park, State Representative (D)
Sue Wilson Beffort, State Senator (R)
Dede Feldman, State Senator (D)
Suzanne Sbarge, LAND/ART Project Coordinator
Bill Gilbert, Lannan Chair of the UNM Land Arts of the American West program
Ryan Henel, LAND/ART artist
Lea Rekow, Executive Director, Center for Contemporary Arts, Santa Fe