Volunteer Jennifer Kreie joined Peter and Walt to share the mission of Dharma Horse Equine Sanctuary and preview its upcoming “Hay for Horses” fundraiser. The sanctuary, which cares for around 20 horses, ponies, and mules—many rescued from neglect—provides lifelong care rather than adoption. Kreie described the calming bond between horses and humans, her own role mucking stalls and grooming, and one standout pony named Peanut who charms visitors with tricks. The event will be held Saturday, November 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Habaneros on East Amador.
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Third Judicial District Judge Robert Lara joined the show to preview his upcoming “Community and the Courts” event, where members of the public are invited to observe real court proceedings and join a lunch discussion. Lara explained how the program helps demystify the court system, especially family court, and clears up misconceptions from courtroom dramas.
Janice Williams, chair of the Las Cruces Republican Party, joined Peter Goodman and Walt Rubel for a wide-ranging conversation about national and local politics. She shared her views on limited government, party balance, and public trust in institutions. The discussion covered the government shutdown, healthcare reform, and the challenges of running local Republican candidates in a largely Democratic city. Williams also reflected on the values she believes the Republican Party represents at the local level.
Speak Up Las Cruces: Elizabeth Andrews & Diana Alba Soular on Campus Sexual Assault Reporting11/12/2025
Round Up editor Elizabeth Anne Andrews and journalist Diana Alba Soular discussed recent reporting on sexual assault at NMSU and gaps in the university’s response. They previewed a November 20 panel on campus safety and shared thoughts on the challenges of covering difficult topics in an era of shrinking newsrooms.
Co-hosts Peter Goodman and Walt Rubel discussed issues in the news. They were joined by the Editor-in-Chief of The Round Up, Elizabeth Anne Andrews.
Walt Rubel and Daisy Maldonado spoke with Paul Maxwell and NMSU Clay Club president Zoe about this year’s Picacho Hills Art Show, a juried event featuring more than 20 artists from Las Cruces, El Paso, and Ruidoso. In addition to professional artists, this year’s show includes students from NMSU and Doña Ana Community College, offering a fresh and energetic perspective. The event will be held at the DACC East Mesa Campus (2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd) and features works in painting, sculpture, ceramics, woodworking, and jewelry.
State Senator Jeff Steinborn, co-founder and board president of Film Las Cruces, joined Walt Rubel and Daisy Maldonado along with Film Las Cruces Liaison Andrew Jara to mark the organization’s 10th anniversary. They discussed its evolution and success in attracting productions to southern New Mexico, the importance of developing local film crews, recent filming highlights, and ongoing efforts to grow the region’s film industry and infrastructure.
Frances Williams joined hosts Walt Rubel and Daisy Maldonado to raise the alarm about New Mexico’s worsening healthcare crisis. She argued that high medical malpractice insurance costs—driven by unlimited damage awards and attorney fees—are pushing doctors out of the state. She discussed stalled reform efforts in the legislature, the influence of trial lawyers, and her experience trying to access care.
Co-hosts Walt Rubel and Daisy Maldonado discussed issues in the news, including the results of the November 2025 election,
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..
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