'Rust' Trial Begins, New Consent Bill & ABQ Councilor Rogers

New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

Host Lou DiVizio leads off with headlines from around the state, including a U.S. appeals court decision striking down a moratorium on coal leasing from federal lands.

Executive Producer Jeff Proctor speaks to attorney Ahmad Assed and journalist Julia Goldberg about the ongoing trial of armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed and the pending trial of actor/producer Alec Baldwin, each charged with involuntary manslaughter in the deadly shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust" in 2021. In their two-part discussion, the pair break down the charges, the politics and the potential industry impacts.

A bill to bring affirmative consent policies to public universities and colleges across the state is headed to the governor's desk after passing the Legislature last week. The 'Yes Means Yes' legislation would require higher education institutions to include materials and resources in student orientation packages. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio speaks with Democratic state Rep. Liz Thomson and advocate Alexandria Taylor about the bill and how consent education can help prevent sexual assault.

After winning a run-off election last fall, Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers began her tenure representing District 6 — the city's Southeast Heights — in January. This week, Senior Producer Lou DiVizio asks Rogers about her priorities for the district and what it means to her to be the first Black woman to serve on the council.

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Trial, Pending Baldwin Trial & a Media Circus

Correspondent: Jeff Proctor

Guests:

Julia Goldberg, Senior Correspondent, Santa Fe Reporter

Ahmad Assed, Attorney

Bill Brings 'Yes Means Yes’ Policies to NM Higher Ed

Correspondent: Lou DiVizio

Guests:

Rep. Liz Thomson (D), Albuquerque

Alexandria Taylor, Executive Director, New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs

New ABQ City Councilor Nichole Rogers on District 6 Priorities

Correspondent: Lou DiVizio

Guest: Nichole Rogers, Albuquerque City Council, District 6, Southeast Heights

For More Information:

Prosecution, defense paint different pictures in `Rust' arguments – Santa Fe New Mexican

Baldwin's lawyers push for earlier June trial date in 'Rust' case – Santa Fe New Mexican

Affirmative consent bill passes New Mexico Legislature after five attempts – Source New Mexico

Nichole Rogers wins runoff election, becomes first Black woman to serve on ABQ City Council - KUNM