Lisa Lucca talks with Laurie Macomber about navigating a spectacular year of change that set her up for a Third Act of discovery and curiosity.
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Las Cruces Bulletin publisher Richard Coltharp and writer Mike Cook gave a recap the week's news and previewed upcoming events as they highlighted some of the articles in the latest edition of the newspaper. They also talked with Greg Smith, Executive Director at the Doña Ana Arts Council, about some of the projects the organization is working on.
Walt and Peter talked with Las Cruces Sun-News Government Watchdog Reporter Michael McDevitt on efforts by the city to reduce poverty and homelessness, including the Desert Hope apartment complex for low-income residents which has drawn complaints of neglect from both residents and neighbors.
Walt and Peter talked with local artist Glen Schwaiger and Ceci Vasconcellos, arts program coordinator for the city Quality of Life Department, about restoration work on the tile mosaic downtown in the walkway leading to the plaza.
Co-hosts Walt Rubel and Peter Goodman discuss items in the news, including the ongoing Jan. 6 hearings.
The city of Las Cruces has a lot invested in the Desert Hope apartment complex for low-income residents.
It’s not just the financial investment, coming from local, state and federal sources. There is also a large segment of our community eager for the opportunity to say, “I told you that was a bad idea; never try that again,” if things go wrong. Since the Supreme Court decision that threw the issue of whether a woman can receive a safe and legal abortion completely up to the individual states, New Mexico has been at the center of the debate. The Governor has guaranteed that New Mexico will support unrestricted access to abortions, and many centers providing reproductive health from around the country are now moving here. Bold Futures (formerly known as Young Women United) has been working with young women in New Mexico for more than 20 years on education and policy advocacy for reproductive justice, and Policy Director Kat Sanchez will be Nan Rubin's guest in the studio to talk about this rapidly changing environment.
We're joined today by Harvey Hilbert, Zen Buddhist Priest. The conversation explores mortality, touching on some of the Buddhist teachings about life and death, and some of Daiho's up-close and personal experience with death during the Vietnam war. Informative and thought provoking.
Stuart Kelter interviews Dawn Browning, a research ecologist at the Jornada Experimental Range in Las Cruces, who studies the complex factors that link ecology with the characteristics of soil. Past scientific interests include tadpoles, rattlesnakes, and falcons. Dawn is also a yoga therapist and entrepreneur, who for 36 years and counting, has been living with Type 1 diabetes, viewing the disease as a powerful lens for self-understanding and personal growth. In 20 Dawn founded HolSol Wellness LLC to share her insights and well-honed tools to help others with their own personal development.
Las Cruces Bulletin publisher Richard Coltharp and writer Mike Cook gave a recap the week's news and previewed upcoming events as they highlighted some of the articles in the latest edition of the newspaper. They also talked with Ceil Herman, director of the play Women Playing Hamlet, and cast members Casi Galban and Nikka Zimmer. Women Playing Hamlet will be presented at the Black Box Theatre until July 21. Tickets are available here.
Peter Ossorio, Las Cruces resident and former federal prosecutor, joins us to discuss the current Congressional Hearings on the January 6th Insurrection at the U.S. Capital, and perhaps other ongoing criminal investigations of Donald Trump and his associates. Mr. Ossorio will also discuss the differences between trials and hearings.
Ceil Herman, director of Women Playing Hamlet, and Robin Day Glenn, one of the actors, will join us tot discuss the play, which opens Friday at the Black Box Theatre. Ms. Herman is a co-founder of the Black Box Theater and No Strings Theater Company, and will also discuss the new season’s schedule with us.
Miranda Viscoli, Co-President of the New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence, discussed what NMPGV is doing as far as trainings across NM (including the our county), as well as funding received by the legislature this past Session, and plans for the 2023 Legislative Session.
Hosts Shirley Baca and Peter Goodman talked about pertinent local, state, and federal issues.
The conversion of unused tennis courts at Apodaca Park to new pickleball courts that get played on every day is an example of city leaders listening to residents and making better use of existing facilities.
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