New Mexico’s economic potential has yet to be achieved but is on the cusp of something remarkable. That is the sentiment of Meg Whitman, a former U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, former CEO and president of eBay and Hewlett-Packard, and now a new resident of the state.  

Whitman’s thoughts, as outlined in an opinion piece published by the Santa Fe New Mexican, contrast with what many perceive as a place that has historically seen slow and stagnant economic growth. The consequence for a lack of growth? Missed opportunities.  

That outcome won’t be the case for long; however, if smart financial investments from the Legislature and the private sector are able to come to fruition, Whitman argues.  

On the latest podcast episode of “Conversations Different,” host Inez Russell Gomez speaks with Whitman about what investments she sees as New Mexico’s path to economic prosperity and the impact they could have on its reputation as a leader for future development.  

In the episode, Whitman also answers questions about her involvement in politics from her involvement in presidential campaigns, a run for California governor and any future political plans. To end the interview on a high note, Whitman addresses a heated question guaranteed to divide many New Mexicans: red or green? 

New Mexico&rsquo;s economic potential has yet to be achieved but is on the cusp of something remarkable. That is the sentiment of Meg Whitman, a former U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, former CEO and president of eBay and Hewlett-Packard, and now a new resident of the state.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whitman&rsquo;s&nbsp;thoughts, as outlined in&nbsp;an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_view/seize-the-moment-for-new-mexicos-prosperity/article_3e33e140-e8e4-4661-87ce-5c7ebe17aa89.html">opinion piece</a>&nbsp;published by the&nbsp;Santa Fe New Mexican, contrast with what many perceive as a place that has historically seen slow and stagnant economic growth. The consequence for a lack of growth? Missed opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;
That&nbsp;outcome&nbsp;won&rsquo;t&nbsp;be the case for&nbsp;long; however,&nbsp;if&nbsp;smart&nbsp;financial&nbsp;investments&nbsp;from the Legislature and&nbsp;the&nbsp;private sector&nbsp;are able to&nbsp;come to fruition, Whitman argues.&nbsp;&nbsp;
On the&nbsp;latest&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;episode of &ldquo;Conversations Different,&rdquo; host Inez Russell Gomez&nbsp;speaks with&nbsp;Whitman&nbsp;about what&nbsp;investments&nbsp;she sees as New Mexico&rsquo;s&nbsp;path to economic prosperity and&nbsp;the&nbsp;impact&nbsp;they&nbsp;could&nbsp;have&nbsp;on&nbsp;its&nbsp;reputation as a&nbsp;leader for&nbsp;future&nbsp;development.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In the episode, Whitman also answers questions about her involvement in politics from her involvement in presidential campaigns, a run for California governor and any future political plans. To end the interview on a high note, Whitman addresses a heated question guaranteed to divide many New Mexicans: red or green?&nbsp;

Conversations Different is presented by the Santa Fe New Mexican and features host Inez Russell Gomez in provocative talks with local and regional personalities shaping the landscape of Northern New Mexico.

Inez Russell Gomez is Opinion Page Editor at the Santa Fe New Mexican with decades of experience writing and editing the news in America's oldest capital city.

Conversations Different is presented by the Santa Fe New Mexican and features host Inez Russell Gomez in provocative talks with local and regional personalities shaping the landscape of Northern New Mexico.
Inez Russell Gomez is Opinion Page Editor at the Santa Fe New Mexican with decades of experience writing and editing the news in America's oldest capital city.