New Mexico in Focus; Secretary Vigil, H1N1 Virus, and Artist Vigil Ortiz
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Secretary Vigil & H1N1 Virus Ahead this week on New Mexico in Focus, a look at the furor over the Swine Flu, or H1N1 virus. On the show this week, co-host David Alire Garcia talks with New Mexico Secretary of Health Alfredo Vigil, about the real facts behind the fear. Then, co-host Gene Grant and The Line panelist examine the media’s role in feeding the frenzy. Also ahead this week, speculation on President Obama’s decision when he becomes the first Democratic president to fill a vacant seat on the Supreme Court in 15 years. Plus, a New Mexico-owned and trained horse wins the Kentucky Derby, President Obama’s visit to Albuquerque next week, and more. In Focus: H1N1 Scare, Medical Marijuana: Health Secretary Alfredo Vigil. Guests: David Alire Garcia (Host, Managing Editor, NewMexicoIndependent.com), Gene Grant (Host, Freelance Journalist, Variety Magazine), Jim Scarantino (Albuquerque Journal Columnist), Teresa Cordova (Former Bernalillo County Commissioner), Whitney Waite-Cheshire (Political Consultant), Laura Sanchez (Former Executive Director, State Democratic Party), Dr. Alfredo Vigil (New Mexico Secretary of Health), Virgil Ortiz (Cochiti Pueblo Potter, Artist, and Fashion Designer).
