"Conversations Different" is a weekly podcast produced by the Santa Fe New Mexican that’s dedicated to the people and issues making news in Santa Fe and across the state. Hosted by longtime Opinion page editor Inez Russell Gomez, the podcast offers thoughtful interviews with interesting local personalities and key players in the stories making headlines throughout the region.
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Latest episode: Water is a precious resource in New Mexico, the state with the lowest percentage of its area covered by water. That makes how water is managed in the state incredibly important. In this episode of "Conversations Different," Deputy State Engineer Tanya Trujillo and Interstate Stream Commission Director Hannah Riseley-White share their insight on New Mexico's water management and resource planning. They discuss New Mexico's compacts with neighboring states and water issues facing New Mexico. They also talk about the Water Security Planning Act passed unanimously by the during the 2023 state legislative session, and upcoming opportunities the public has to share input on how the statute will be implemented.