On this episode of Café con Leche, Greg welcomes jewelry artist Sephra Reyes for a conversation about her creative work and her time at The Hood in Mesilla Park.
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Whether it is international trade, immigration enforcement or health care, New Mexico has much more to lose from the policies of the new administration than most states.
Then-Gov. Susana Martinez went against Republican orthodoxy in 2013 when she signed legislation creating the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange as part of the Affordable Care Act, better known then as Obamacare. That led to an immediate and significant expansion of Medicaid funding to the state, and a dramatic decrease in the number of residents without health insurance.  Mike O'Larey spoke with C.W. Ward, President of the Las Cruces Youth Soccer Association, about local youth soccer, the upcoming tournament, and the broader role of soccer in the community. Also, the latest local sports news and kudos for outstanding athletes and teams.
Walt and Peter closed out the May 14th show with potter Glen Schweiger and Las Cruces Public Art Director Ceci Vasconcellos. They discussed the tile mural Earth and Cosmos, which Glen installed near the Downtown Mall years ago and which has recently been repaired and restored for public viewing.
Las Crucen Sarah Smith joined the hosts to share concerns about books she and others believe are inappropriate in school libraries. She was joined by Lorraine Lowther, who is working with her to raise awareness and advocate for changes in the way books are selected at Las Cruces Public Schools libraries.
With global attention focused on the Vatican after this week's Habemus Papam announcement, Walt and Peter spoke with Father Tom Smith, Director of the Holy Cross Retreat Center, about the new pope and what this historic transition could mean for the Catholic Church and beyond.
Greg welcomed musician and New Mexico Music Commissioner Derrick Lee for a wide-ranging conversation about Juneteenth, jazz, and the role of music in culture and history. From personal reflections to broader musical insights, the discussion explored the power of sound to shape stories, communities, and change.
Bowling and ice skating are both coming to Las Cruces.
During a State of the County Address last week, County Manager Scott Andrews announced that the county intends to add a seasonal ice skating rink as part of a larger upgrade at the Fairgrounds.  Randy Harris and Jack Turney explore "Silence" in a paradoxically hour-long conversation. We touch on contemporary and ancient notions of internal and external
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