The Radio Que Tal Archives

Walt Rubel Commentary: Clear path ahead for Lujan Grisham

11/24/2022

In a year of national political turmoil and upheaval, it proved to be a status quo election in New Mexico.

The only real changes came as a result of redistricting, most notably in the Second Congressional District. The victory by Gabe Vasquez flips a seat that has been reliably Republican ever since the state gained a third district following the 1980 census.

Speak Up Las Cruces: Urban Education, NM Supreme Court Justice, and Local Filmmaker, Xzavier Estrada

11/23/2022

On this week's Speak Up Las Cruces, hosts Shirley Baca and Peter Goodman talk news and to their guests -

Linda Nathan, Ed.D., talks about her urban education efforts and how various programs and approaches might benefit Las Cruces. (00:30:08)
NM Supreme Court Justice, Briana Zamora, discusses her career and navigation of the New Mexico judicial system. (00:57:03)
Local filmmaker, Xzavier Estrada, talks about his new film, Abnormality, and his involvement in the Las Cruces/El Paso film environment. (01:26:45)

Think Again: Gratitude - Thanks - Appreciation

11/21/2022

Today’s program opens with a 4 minute reading by author David Whyte from his book Consolations, on the topic of "Gratitude".

Co-host and guest, Keith Whelpley, brings his thoughts to a conversation about gratitude, thanks, and appreciation.

Exploring the differences and similarities in the meanings and usage of those words opens a consideration of what we’re really saying and meaning when we say “Thanks” or “I’m grateful” or “I appreciate”. In keeping with exploring how we think, why we think the way we do, and why that matters - there may be some merit in exploring our language around gratitude.

Live True: The End... Now What? Catching up with author R.L. Fink

11/21/2022

Lisa Lucca talks with author Ruby Fink about her latest children's books in the Mickie McKinney: Boy Detective series, her upcoming YA novel, and the eye-opening discoveries she has made on her indie publishing journey.

DELVING IN: Giulio Boccaletti on the History and Implications of the Relationship Between Human Civilization and Water

11/20/2022

Stuart Kelter interviews Giulio Boccaletti, one of the world’s foremost experts on the interface between geophysical and ecological science, world history, and economics as they pertain to water security. As a global consultant at McKinsey and Company, he worked on dozens of private, not-for-profit, and public sector projects across multiple industries, especially health and finance, producing several public reports on key sustainability issues. Giulio later joined the Nature Conservancy, one of the largest conservation organizations in the world, first as its Global Managing Director for Water, then as its Chief Strategy Officer. For his work on water, the World Economic Forum nominated him as a Young Global Leader in 2014. He is the author of Water: A Biography, which has been translated into 8 languages and was rated by the Economist as one of the best books of 2021. The book, which explores the 5000+ year history of the relationship between society and the management of water on five continents, is the subject of today’s interview.

Live From the Market: Guest musician Circle Verse

11/19/2022

We were live from the Farmers Market when the temperature was in the mid-40s° in downtown Las Cruces on November 19, 2022. Circle Verse was our musical guest. This was our last live broadcast of the year. If everything works out, we'll be back at the market in March 2023.

This Week in Las Cruces: Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley

11/18/2022

Las Cruces Bulletin writers Mike Cook and Elva Osterreich gave a recap of the week's news and previewed upcoming events as they highlighted articles in the latest edition of the newspaper. They also talked with Clint Thacker and Elaine Stachera Simon about the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley.

Walt Rubel Commentary: Youth vote may no longer be a mirage

11/17/2022

During an interview for a podcast before last week’s election, I referred to the elusive youth vote as “fool’s gold.”

Young voters are too busy raising their families and starting their careers, I said. They aren’t as invested in the community. Their growing numbers make leaders in both parties dream about the possibilities, but that always ends in disappointment.

Speak Up Las Cruces: Representative Ray Lara

11/16/2022

Shirley Baca and Walt Rubel speak with Rep. Ray Lara of Chamberino, who was recently elected caucus chair for the House Democrats, making him the highest-ranking majority member from Southern New Mexico.

Speak Up Las Cruces: Senator Shannon PInto

11/16/2022

Shirley and Walt speak with state Sen. Shannon Pinto, chair of the Senate Indian and Cultural Affairs Committee, about missing indigenous women, a Supreme Court hearing on the adoption of Native American children, and the Code Talker Museum, among other issues.

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