Peter and Shirley talked about what would make for a sensible drug policy, in light of recreational cannabis recently becoming legal in New Mexico.
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Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a private mental health care provider from Arizona wins a government contract for services here by promising more than it is able to deliver.
Reading about recent problems at the county’s crisis triage center, under the management of Recovery Innovations International of Arizona, brought back bad memories from the Susana Martinez administration. As a long time poet, retired literature and writing professor Joe Somoza, shares a conversation with host Randy Harris about a book they both recently read. Both agree that A History of Reading by Alberto Manguel is a book of significance. The conversation touches on reading and writing, on society and culture, on how we think about and experience the influences of language and words - written and read - privately and publicly. A thought provoking book.
Stuart Kelter interviews Reuben Last, a general surgeon for 20 years at the Albuquerque Veteran’s Administration Medical Center. We’ll hear about the diverse experiences and family background that led to his career choices, as well as his insights into the history of medicine and the current conditions for health professionals. Reuben has made good use of his multifaceted skills and passions in helping to create the Endorphin Power Company, an Albuquerque-based non-profit organization providing support and advocacy to people recovering from substance abuse. In a similar spirit, Reuben is currently on the board of directors of OslerSymposia.org, which addresses and pushes back against the forces that cause burn-out for all types of medical personnel.
Las Cruces Bulletin publisher Richard Coltharp recaps the week's news and previews some upcoming events as he highlighted some of the articles in the latest edition of the newspaper. He also talked with Donald Connor from the College of ACES.
Stephani Grace is an author, motivational speaker, therapist and mindfulness expert. Her book, Creating Real Happiness A to Z: A Mindful Guide to Discovering, Loving, and Accepting Your True Self, will be released on May 1 on the O books imprint. She joined host Xolani Kacela for Take On Faith on KTAL-LP 101.5 in Las Cruces.
Stephani talked about ways to be in touch with the body. She opened up about being aware to overcome things society teaches that need to be unlearned. She shared how love and self-love form the ground for experiencing true happiness. Former State Rep. Bill McCamley discussed the start of legal cannabis sales in New Mexico. McCamley was the first member of the Legislature to introduce a legalization bill in 2015. They also talked to Eric Haugen, manager at Green Goods.
Poet Sherwin Bitsui discussed his upcoming readings on Friday as part of the Nelson/Boswell Reading Series at NMSU.
Walt and Shirley discussed items in the news, including Ketanji Brown Jackson becoming the next Supreme Court Justice and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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