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Walt Rubel Commentary: Taylor was ‘conscience of the Legislature’

2/16/2023

During the 2013 session of the New Mexico Legislature, Rep. Mary Helen Garcia introduced House Memorial 79, “celebrating the adventurous life of former State Representative J. Paul Taylor.”

I was working in Santa Fe covering the Legislature in 2005 for Taylor’s final session after having represented District 33 for 18 years. The farewell ceremony for him in the rotunda of the Roundhouse was a genuine display of bipartisan affection. Even those who disagreed with him fiercely on policy couldn’t help but love and respect the man.

Speak Up, Las Cruces!: Paul Gibson, from Retake Our Democracy

2/15/2023

Peter and Walt talk with Paul Gibson of the group, Retake Our Democracy, about bills they are following this year in the Legislature.

Speak Up, Las Cruces!: J. Paul Taylor, a Life Celebration

2/15/2023

In this segment, we celebrate the life of former legislator and educator, J. Paul Taylor, who died Sunday at the age of 102.

Speak Up, Las Cruces!: Miranda Viscoli of New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence

2/15/2023

Walt and Peter talk with Miranda Viscoli of New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence, about bills pending in the Legislature, including a proposed ban on assault rifles.

Speak Up, Las Cruces!: Walt and Peter Talk the News (02/15/2023)

2/15/2023

Co-hosts, Walt Rubel and Peter Goodman, discuss items in local and national news.

Live True: Manifesting Transformation and Purpose with Meg Nocero

2/14/2023

Lisa Lucca talks with author, speaker, coach, and podcast host, Meg Nocero about her work, empowerment, and living a life of creative passion.

Think Again: Shahid Mustafa on "Love"

2/13/2023

This day before Valentines Day brings forth the question: "What is Love?"

An interesting exploration unfolds about the many ideas of what love is, and the many ways in which we use the word. This fun conversation is a brief examination of a timeless consideration. Shahid Mustafa and host Randy Harris touch also on different kinds of love, how love manifests in our lives, how it begins, grows, and changes.

DELVING IN: Karen Cheung on the Transition of Hong Kong to Chinese Rule

2/12/2023

Stuart Kelter interviews Karen Cheung, a writer and journalist from Hong Kong. She has written about politics, music, and books for The New York Times, Foreign Policy, The Rumpus, This American Life, The Offing, and others. She was formerly a reporter at Hong Kong Free Press, and currently works as an editor at an arts archive. Her first book, The Impossible City: A Hong Kong Memoir, published in 2021, is the subject of today’s interview.

Walt Rubel Commentary: State must begin transition now

2/9/2023

Term limits can be incredibly liberating, as former Republican Gov. Gary Johnson demonstrated when he professed his love for marijuana shortly after winning re-election in 1998.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has the twin advantages of not having to run again, and going into her second term with financial resources that are beyond the wildest dreams of her predecessors.

Speak Up, Las Cruces!: Jeff Steinborn, Democratic Senator

2/7/2023

Peter and Walt talk with state Senator, Jeff Steinborn, who is attending the current 60-day session in Santa Fe. We will discuss bills that would restrict the storage of radioactive waste, require more disclosure from lobbyists, and establish a new fund for creative industries.

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Walt Rubel Commentary: Taylor was ‘conscience of the Legislature’

Speak Up, Las Cruces!: Paul Gibson, from Retake Our Democracy

Speak Up, Las Cruces!: J. Paul Taylor, a Life Celebration

Speak Up, Las Cruces!: Miranda Viscoli of New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence

Speak Up, Las Cruces!: Walt and Peter Talk the News (02/15/2023)

Live True: Manifesting Transformation and Purpose with Meg Nocero

Think Again: Shahid Mustafa on "Love"

DELVING IN: Karen Cheung on the Transition of Hong Kong to Chinese Rule

Walt Rubel Commentary: State must begin transition now

Speak Up, Las Cruces!: Jeff Steinborn, Democratic Senator

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