Host, Rev. Carolyn Wilkins, interviewed Rev. Dr. Sandra Jackson and Rev. Patty Rumpza of Golden Heart Spiritual Communities about The Alabama Civil Rights Experience in April.
Las Cruces Bulletin publisher Richard Coltharp and writer Mike Cook recap the week's news and preview some upcoming events as they highlight some of the articles in the latest edition of the newspaper. Their special guest is Amanda Bradford who stars in the Las Cruces Community Theatre's production of Little Miss Sunshine, which runs until February 13.
Amber Wallin, executive director for New Mexico Voices for Children, discussed the annual Kids Count report, which measures the wellbeing of children in several different areas. This year’s report showed an increase in food insecurity, Medicaid enrollments and school absences caused by the pandemic. These issues were more prevalent for minority students. She will also discuss recommended solutions.
Paul Gibson of the progressive advocacy group Retake Our Democracy discussed bills they are following during this year’s 30-day session of the Legislature, which is at the midway point. On its website, the group lists 29 bills it is supporting and two it is opposing.
Mark Stratton, a professor emeritus in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Oklahoma, discussed his upcoming four-part series for the Academy for Learning in Retirement on the potential dangers of medications for older patients.
Walt and Peter discussed items in the news, including Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL and a new Supreme Court justice.
Las Cruces native Stephanie Valencia writes with pride about the role she played in helping Sonia Sotomayor become the first Latina confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Valencia, who had worked on both the campaign and transition team for Barack Obama, was serving as his deputy director in the Office of Public Engagement when Supreme Court Justice David Souter announced his retirement in 2009. Cafe Con Leche: Theresa Montoya Basaldua and Karen Conley on the Upcoming Las Cruces Arts Fair2/1/2022
Local artists Theresa Montoya Basaldua and Karen Conley joined guest host Greg Smith to talk about the Las Cruces Art Fair. Theresa gave her perspective as being one of the artists in the show and Karen from the standpoint of putting on the show. This year's art fair will be held on March 5 and 6 at Las Cruces Convention Center.
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