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Walt Rubel Commentary: Lights, camera, action … Miranda rights

11/30/2022

In June, 2012, I succumbed to the hype and joined with millions of others to watch Nik Wallenda attempt to cross over Niagara Falls on a highwire.

A few minutes into the walk I realized that, because so much of the promotion had been about the fact he could fall off and die at any moment, a little part of me would feel cheated if he made it across alive. Disgusted by my own human nature, I rushed to change the channel.

Speak Up Las Cruces: Sustainable Agriculture

11/30/2022

Walt and Peter speak with Rolando Flores, Dean of the NMSU College of Agriculture, Environmental and Consumer Sciences; Jay Lillywhite, department head and co-director of the NMSU Center of Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems; and Stephanie Walker, a professor, Extension Vegetable Specialist, and co-state coordinator of both the Western Sustainable Agriculture and Education Program and the NMSU Chile Pepper Institute. All will be presenters for the Academy for Learning in Retirement, for a series this month on agriculture in New Mexico.

Speak Up Las Cruces: Aldo Amparan, Writer and Professor

11/30/2022

Walt and Peter talk to Mexican writer and NMSU visiting professor, Aldo Amparan.

Speak Up Las Cruces: Peter Goodman and Walt Rubel Talk the News (11/30/2022)

11/30/2022

Co-hosts Walt Rubel and Peter Goodman discuss issues in the news.

Think Again: Zero Fare Bus Service

11/28/2022

Today’s program coincides with an important implementation of “Zero Fare” public bus service in Las Cruces.

Our guest, Kari Bachman, host of her own program on KTAL, Just Community, shares her perceptions and experience of alternative transportation modes in our city - including for walkers, bicyclists, and those who use wheelchairs. She affords us a worthy and informative listen, highlighting some of the transit challenges and achievements in our community. The conversation also touches on the peculiar thinking and attitudes about social status as related to transportation - that affect us all on a personal, local and culture-wide scale.

Live True: Living in Gratitude with Jen Minotti

11/28/2022

Lisa Lucca talks with Jen Minotti, founder of the Gratitude Jar project, about her passion for creating a gratitude movement, and the ways to practice being grateful.

Walt Rubel Commentary: Clear path ahead for Lujan Grisham

11/24/2022

In a year of national political turmoil and upheaval, it proved to be a status quo election in New Mexico.

The only real changes came as a result of redistricting, most notably in the Second Congressional District. The victory by Gabe Vasquez flips a seat that has been reliably Republican ever since the state gained a third district following the 1980 census.

Speak Up Las Cruces: Urban Education, NM Supreme Court Justice, and Local Filmmaker, Xzavier Estrada

11/23/2022

On this week's Speak Up Las Cruces, hosts Shirley Baca and Peter Goodman talk news and to their guests -

Linda Nathan, Ed.D., talks about her urban education efforts and how various programs and approaches might benefit Las Cruces. (00:30:08)
NM Supreme Court Justice, Briana Zamora, discusses her career and navigation of the New Mexico judicial system. (00:57:03)
Local filmmaker, Xzavier Estrada, talks about his new film, Abnormality, and his involvement in the Las Cruces/El Paso film environment. (01:26:45)

Think Again: Gratitude - Thanks - Appreciation

11/21/2022

Today’s program opens with a 4 minute reading by author David Whyte from his book Consolations, on the topic of "Gratitude".

Co-host and guest, Keith Whelpley, brings his thoughts to a conversation about gratitude, thanks, and appreciation.

Exploring the differences and similarities in the meanings and usage of those words opens a consideration of what we’re really saying and meaning when we say “Thanks” or “I’m grateful” or “I appreciate”. In keeping with exploring how we think, why we think the way we do, and why that matters - there may be some merit in exploring our language around gratitude.

Live True: The End... Now What? Catching up with author R.L. Fink

11/21/2022

Lisa Lucca talks with author Ruby Fink about her latest children's books in the Mickie McKinney: Boy Detective series, her upcoming YA novel, and the eye-opening discoveries she has made on her indie publishing journey.

DELVING IN: Giulio Boccaletti on the History and Implications of the Relationship Between Human Civilization and Water

11/20/2022

Stuart Kelter interviews Giulio Boccaletti, one of the world’s foremost experts on the interface between geophysical and ecological science, world history, and economics as they pertain to water security. As a global consultant at McKinsey and Company, he worked on dozens of private, not-for-profit, and public sector projects across multiple industries, especially health and finance, producing several public reports on key sustainability issues. Giulio later joined the Nature Conservancy, one of the largest conservation organizations in the world, first as its Global Managing Director for Water, then as its Chief Strategy Officer. For his work on water, the World Economic Forum nominated him as a Young Global Leader in 2014. He is the author of Water: A Biography, which has been translated into 8 languages and was rated by the Economist as one of the best books of 2021. The book, which explores the 5000+ year history of the relationship between society and the management of water on five continents, is the subject of today’s interview.

Live From the Market: Guest musician Circle Verse

11/19/2022

We were live from the Farmers Market when the temperature was in the mid-40s° in downtown Las Cruces on November 19, 2022. Circle Verse was our musical guest. This was our last live broadcast of the year. If everything works out, we'll be back at the market in March 2023.

This Week in Las Cruces: Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley

11/18/2022

Las Cruces Bulletin writers Mike Cook and Elva Osterreich gave a recap of the week's news and previewed upcoming events as they highlighted articles in the latest edition of the newspaper. They also talked with Clint Thacker and Elaine Stachera Simon about the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley.

Walt Rubel Commentary: Youth vote may no longer be a mirage

11/17/2022

During an interview for a podcast before last week’s election, I referred to the elusive youth vote as “fool’s gold.”

Young voters are too busy raising their families and starting their careers, I said. They aren’t as invested in the community. Their growing numbers make leaders in both parties dream about the possibilities, but that always ends in disappointment.

Speak Up Las Cruces: Representative Ray Lara

11/16/2022

Shirley Baca and Walt Rubel speak with Rep. Ray Lara of Chamberino, who was recently elected caucus chair for the House Democrats, making him the highest-ranking majority member from Southern New Mexico.

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Walt Rubel Commentary: Lights, camera, action … Miranda rights

Speak Up Las Cruces: Sustainable Agriculture

Speak Up Las Cruces: Aldo Amparan, Writer and Professor

Speak Up Las Cruces: Peter Goodman and Walt Rubel Talk the News (11/30/2022)

Think Again: Zero Fare Bus Service

Live True: Living in Gratitude with Jen Minotti

Walt Rubel Commentary: Clear path ahead for Lujan Grisham

Speak Up Las Cruces: Urban Education, NM Supreme Court Justice, and Local Filmmaker, Xzavier Estrada

Think Again: Gratitude - Thanks - Appreciation

Live True: The End... Now What? Catching up with author R.L. Fink

DELVING IN: Giulio Boccaletti on the History and Implications of the Relationship Between Human Civilization and Water

Live From the Market: Guest musician Circle Verse

This Week in Las Cruces: Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley

Walt Rubel Commentary: Youth vote may no longer be a mirage

Speak Up Las Cruces: Representative Ray Lara

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