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Speak Up Las Cruces: Las Cruces Community Theatre's Mandy Bradford

6/11/2025

 
The hosts spoke with Mandy Bradford from the Las Cruces Community Theatre about the final weekend of School of Rock, directed by Janet Beatty-Cold, and LCCT’s just-announced 2025–26 season. Bradford previewed upcoming shows including Cabaret, Beyond Therapy, The Curious Savage, and Nightwatch, and reflected on the theater’s all-volunteer roots and its continued community success.

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Speak Up Las Cruces: NMSU Economics Professor Winnie Lee

6/11/2025

 
NMSU Economics Professor Winnie Lee provided a deep dive into tariffs, global trade, and the economic and political relationships among the U.S., China, and Taiwan. Drawing on her own experience as a Taiwanese-Chinese scholar, she explained comparative advantage, the legacy of Confucian business values, and how China’s evolving market model blends state control with capitalist elements. She also spoke candidly about how people in Taiwan view China’s ambitions today.

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Speak Up Las Cruces: Las Cruces City Clerk Christine Rivera

6/11/2025

 
​Las Cruces City Clerk Christine Rivera joined Peter and Walt to explain the rules governing local referenda and why the recent petition to overturn the Realize El Paso zoning ordinance did not qualify. Peter and Walt also had thoughts.

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Speak Up Las Cruces: Walt & Peter Talk About the News (June 11, 2025)

6/11/2025

 
Co-hosts Walt Rubel and Peter Goodman focused mostly on national news this week, especially the protests in Los Angeles.

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Speak Up Las Cruces: Dust Storm Dangers on I-10 & Future of Local News

6/4/2025

 
Walt and Daisy spoke with journalists Diana Alba Soular and Damien Willis about their recent reporting for the Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative on the growing public safety risks posed by dust storms along Interstate-10 near Lordsburg. In the final minutes, Rashad Mahmood, Executive Director of the New Mexico Local News Fund, joined the show to share details about an upcoming community event on The Future of Local News, taking place June 26 at the Fountain Theatre in Mesilla. More information is available at ticketleap.events.

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Speak Up Las Cruces: Lynn Moorer on Lead Pipe Concerns in Las Cruces

6/4/2025

 
​With Walt Rubel and Daisy Maldonado, local resident Lynn Moorer discussed her request that the EPA review the city’s compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements and her concerns about lead pipes used in the city’s drinking water system.

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Speak Up Las Cruces: Brandie White on Child Advocacy

6/4/2025

 
Brandie White of Mesilla Valley CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) joined Walt and Daisy to talk about efforts to improve New Mexico’s child welfare system and the urgent need for more volunteers to advocate for children in foster care.

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Speak Up Las Cruces: Walt & Daisy Talk About the News (June 4, 2025)

6/4/2025

 
Co-hosts Walt Rubel and Daisy Maldonado discussed issues in the news.

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Speak Up Las Cruces: New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez

5/28/2025

 
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined the show to discuss recent lawsuits filed by his office against the Trump administration and other ongoing initiatives.

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Speak Up Las Cruces: Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story

5/28/2025

 
​Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story discussed department priorities, community relations, and public safety efforts.

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