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 Brenda Bongetta was a collegiate athlete and marathon trainee when, at just 26, she suffered a stroke that changed the course of her life. In this powerful conversation, Brenda shares her story - from growing up in Brazil and playing tennis at NMSU, to the moment everything shifted, and the long journey back.
Scott Hays Strom, Cultural Resource Program Manager at White Sands National Park, joined Walt Rubel and Peter Goodman to preview his four-part lecture series for the Academy for Learning in Retirement. Topics include the geology, wildlife, and human history of White Sands, from fossilized megafauna footprints to surprising archaeological finds and the area's Mars-like landscape. Strom also explained the transition from monument to park status, White Sands' ecological uniqueness, and how the dunes continue to reveal new stories each year..
Former state legislator Bill McCamley joined hosts Walt Rubel and Nancy Baker for a wide-ranging conversation about the challenges facing young men in America. McCamley discussed his upcoming book, Right My Dudes, Now What?, and addressed issues such as education disparities, changing gender roles, toxic masculinity, and political alienation. He called for greater compassion and nuanced conversation on the left to better engage young men while continuing to fight for equity and justice.
Co-hosts Walt Rubel and Nancy Baker spoke with Tina Cordova of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium and journalist Elva Osterreich about new scams targeting New Mexicans eligible for federal compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). They discussed the history of the downwinders movement, the health and financial legacy of radiation exposure, and how out-of-state groups are exploiting recent RECA amendments for profit.
Co-hosts Walt Rubel and Nancy Baker discuss issues in the news, including the extended shutdown of the federal government.
Greg Smith talks with April Christiansen, founder and director of Kids Can, about how the program connects young people to creativity, business, and community through hands-on learning. April shares how Kids Can helps students develop confidence and entrepreneurial skills, highlights success stories from participants, and reflects on the program’s growing role in empowering the next generation of innovators in Las Cruces.
To me, the Kentucky Derby really is the most exciting two minutes in sports. Twenty horses fire out of the gate, each trained precisely for this moment and willing to give every drop of energy to be first to the finish, a mile and a quarter away.
But, horse racing has always been more about gambling than sport. And so, it’s seen as being shady. And with good reason. Medina Spirit, the winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby, was disqualified after failing the post-race drug test. This program features Bill McCamley in the first of two episodes discussing his research on the challenges faced by men and boys in contemporary society. While acknowledging that historical inequities faced by women must continue to be addressed, he shows that young men today are encountering new and significant obstacles - and often lacking crucial support structures. He cites studies of gender comparative enrollment and dropout rates, employment, loneliness, isolation, suicide, cultural norms, expectations, relationship skills, mental health and more.
 Keith Roberts, NMSU’s Director of Basketball Operations and former Mayfield coach, joins Mike and Brian to talk about his journey from high school coaching to the college ranks. He shares what goes into running a Division I program, reflects on his coaching path, and previews the Aggie men’s basketball team as they gear up for the new season.
In this first concert edition of Local Vibes Live, hosts Alexandra Brinkley and Casey Chacón broadcast live from Hubbard’s Music & More during the annual Hubfest in Las Cruces. The show featured several live performances from the 575 Band and one from the Cosmic Unknown at the end of hour, along with interviews of Drew Hubbard and several of the musicians.
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