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Show Cross Currents May 2, 1997 Page 9 they all have ... worked on behalf of the college. So it takes a lot of communica- tion. Q: How much time do you spend in Santa Fe working for support for San Juan College during each legislative session and at other times? A:Generally more time during the session, and usually when the session is going I'm usually in and out each week ... seeing how some of the legislation is moving along. Q: Do other college presidents spend as much time there? A: Some. There's several, particularly at the university level. ... And most of the legislators know if we have a piece of legislation were directly interested in ... prepared and intro- duced, then well track that piece of legislation ... And we know when that comes up on the calendar (for committee hearings, and we alert our legislators so theyll know that its come up, because theyre very busy. And then theyll be there. 1 usually go over and make the presen A fax message from Santa Fe lands on f Henderson's desk every morning the Legislature is in session. tation. The legislator certainly introduces it, but usually asks me to present whatever were requesting. ... Q: You have had paid assistance. You did this year? Is someone there all the time? A: This is the second year. We needed an additional person over in our marketing department, headed by Linda Baker. With that in mind we knew also that it would be helpful to have somebody in Santa Fe who was there day to day; so we hired Amy Ware, who has a background in marketing and communications. So this is her second year that she served full time down there. So its just part of her job assignment. Q: Shes lull time down there while the Legislature is in session; then shes back here? A: Yes. us. Thats worked very well for Its really nice to have someone there day to day. She has a FAX on my desk eadt morning the result of whats happening, or happened the day before, then were in easy phone communication. Q: What is the key to successful steerage of a course among Republicans and Democrats and between the governor and the legislature? A: Well, thats a process, ... And, ah, one would hope for good communication, and willingness to work together for the benefit of the people of New Mexico, but realizing, too, occasionally the political priorities get in the way, and guess thats just the way it works. ... sometimes if its not exactly the way you want it, 1 Please see page 10 Why we like... IPsn(smm5siIli3 Perennials come back.. .year after year... in a myriad of different colors, textures, and fiekjhts. Many offer sweet fragrances, such as dianthus and Sweet William. No other group of plants is more versatile. Perennials come tall and stately, low and spreading, and just about every shape and size imaginable SEASONS FQUR Greenhouse and Nursery 14 mile West of Highway 145 on County Road P. Halfway between Cortez and Dolores CR p Open 8 to 6, 8 days a week "55 (970) 565-827- 4 bufmsst Pm Grvm issxtehi Four Seasons Greenhouse Hwy 160 |