Just a Note NM

Congrats to the class of 2021! NM Youth Pod Presents the final episode of NM High School Senior Week with Jazzy. Paty ArreolaAidan SelbeeAngelica GonzalezLucas ChavezSamuel García Luz Maria 

Congrats to the class of 2021! NM Youth Pod Presents NM High School Senior Week Episode 5 with Jessica A.M. Kalil https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaAMKalil/featuredMariah AlcocerAndres DuarteMariah Alcocer Kiara Warton Hailey MartinDaivd BaberGwen Gadbury

Congrats to the class of 2021! NM Youth Pod Presents NM High School Senior Week Episode 4 with Anthony A. Jacob LaraAlyssa LopezJasie Green Aaliyah SandovalMadison SmielAleice MitchellLeslie AlejosIdania Palacios

Congrats to the class of 2021! NM Youth Pod Presents NM High School Senior Week Episode 3 with Ramon Martinez.  Madison LoeraJaeden ChavezAaliyah Sandoval Alejandra Victoria Zerrate Michelle GarciaJacob LaraDerek RomeroHunter Hernandez

Congrats to the class of 2021! NM Youth Pod Presents NM High School Senior Week Episode 2 with Chamar Garrison from Bernalillo County Parks, Recreation and Open Space. https://www.facebook.com/BerncoParksAryanna NicasioAndres UriosteSaphira SantillanesEmily ValdezMaile RuizMarissa NeelDiana Cueto

Congrats to the class of 2021! NM Youth Pod Presents NM High School Senior Week Episode 1 with Darling Cosima. Kyra Sanchez Anastacia Solis Luz Maria SolorzanoSamuel O Garcia Jacob Lara Brianna Barraza 

The NM Youth Pod presents its first Network Special! For National Read Across America Day and we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. With guests: Flo, Valeria, and Diego. 

Welcome to the Coaches Office! With Host Lil' L and Co -Host Gino Blea. Conversations with coaches, athletes, and fitness instructors. we discuss health, wellness and motivation. Episode 2 with Coaches Edward Blea & Jordan Martinez.

Information on the NM Youth Pod Winter 2021 Season

Welcome to Community Fitness conversations with coaches, athletes, and fitness instructors. we discuss health, wellness and motivation. Stay tuned to learn how to earn free prizes and join a network of support for working out!

Welcome to Community Connections! Host Lil’ L and producer Rachel Baca have story time with community members Deanna & Serge who share their experiences working to make systematic changes to the issues with affordable, livable housing in New Mexico.Housing DepartmentRent Assistance

Welcome to Season 3! In this intro episode Lil' L and David Wilson step into the creator collaboration hub to talk about authentic influence online, a review of Just a Note NM Season 3 and we dive into Dave's goals of being able to work full-time as a content creator and a business owner by the time he’s 30 years old, essentially being able to control his time and money. Follow Dave Online: linktr.ee/itsdaveou linktr.ee/itsdaveougamingPersonal Twitter, IG, Snapchat, & TikTok - @itsdaveou Podcast - ItsDaveOU Audio Experience

Back in April of 2020 I jumped on a call with my highschool classmate and her husband Rebecca and Riley Green. This episode of the Pandemic Podcast Series has been in the publishing wait list for 6 months! A lot has happened since then! Listening back to this episode it was a good reminder of our situation as a community still being in a pandemic. As we prepare to launch Season 3--We wanted to give one last episode in the Pandemic Podcast Series! https://www.facebook.com/FamilyIndoorFleaMarket

Welcome to New Mexico High School Senior week! Part 5 with youth host Gracie!We are proud to honor and celebrate the youth that make our state shine! Listen in as we share shoutouts from family and friends who highlight what makes each one special!QUE VIVA NUEVO MEXICO! In this episode shoutouts for:Alexis Begay Ramah High SchoolJordan Martinez Valley High SchoolKrystian Segura Rio Grande High School Saig Morales Carlsbad Senior HighLeslie Flores Rio Grande High SchoolSerena Sumruld Rio Grande High SchoolJoshua Lara Atrisco Heritage Academy HS Taryn Chacon Loving High SchoolClass of 2020 Rio Grande Seniors Rio Grande High School; Home of the RavensJasmine Nicolette Rivera St. Pius X High School Marissa Gallegos Atrisco Heritage AcademyJoziah Ramos Atrisco Heritage Academy HS Gibely Gomez aka "G"Atrisco Heritage Academy HSNezhoni Gonzales Atrisco Heritage Academy HS

Little L gets down to the Nitty Gritty with a dynamic group of gardeners & community leaders. We talk about the importance of learning and passing along the skill of growing your own food. With: Isaiah Ventura: SWOP, Grow the Future International DistrictMateo Carrasco: SWOP Food Justice Organizer and Food Corps Alum @ Whittier ESShannon Ryan: Garden Teacher at Lavaland ESJoe Garcia: La Plazita Institute Farm Coordinator and NACA @ Sanchez Farm

No matter your belief on the COVID-19 virus we know that our lives have been disrupted. Some of us in more vulnerable ways than others. We will share updates through this series as we receive notices, information that will support people in our community. Interview recorded: April 19th 2020 SHARE New Mexico now has a COVID-19 page: ShareNM.org/covid19 Bernalillo County’s Handwashing Station Video - https://youtu.be/4-2Em0530OsABQ Mutual Aid http://www.ffol.org/mutualaid.htmlResources for drug use and COVID-19 risk reduction https://www.vitalstrategies.org/drug-use-covid-resources/

Welcome to New Mexico High School Senior week! We are proud to honor and celebrate the youth that make our state shine! Listen in as we share shoutouts from family and friends who highlight what makes each one special!QUE VIVA NUEVO MEXICO!In this episode shoutouts for:Anthony Archuleta | Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Christopher Noe Salazar-Ordoñez | Atrisco Heritage Academy High School Daisy Juardo | New America Charter School Jakob Schneller | Saint Pius CBrian Irwin | Los Alamos High School Alliana Martinez | Escalante High SchoolBrandie Martinez | Escalante High SchoolSierra Saenz | St. Pius Nathaniel Castillo | Atrisco Heritage AcademyJae'Dyn Brooke Peralta | Atrisco Heritage AcademyTroy Romo | Rio Grande High School

Welcome to New Mexico High School Senior week! We are proud to honor and celebrate the youth that make our state shine! Listen in as we share shoutouts from family and friends who highlight what makes each one special!QUE VIVA NUEVO MEXICO!In this episode shoutouts for:Ericray Gonzales West Mesa High SchoolSugey Veleta West Mesa High SchoolAlexis Begay Ramah High SchoolJacob Pino Mark Armijo/ Nuestros Valores High SchoolDante Holguin College and Career High School and Central New Mexico Community CollegeTrey Porter-Browne Technology Leadership High SchoolJoshua Olguin Rio Grande high schoolJae'Dyn Peralta Atrisco Herirage AcademyLizette Jimenez Rio Grande High SchoolLesley Nevarez Los Lunas High School

Welcome to New Mexico High School Senior week! We are proud to honor and celebrate the youth that make our state shine! Listen in as we share shoutouts from family and friends who highlight what makes each one special!QUE VIVA NUEVO MEXICO!In this episode shoutouts for:Savannah Hess Del Norte High SchoolTim Maddox Del Norte High SchoolJunior Cardona Manzano High SchoolDestiny Pino Atrisco Heritage Academy High SchoolAndres Verdooren Cleveland High SchoolJoey Serna Rio Grande High SchoolJonathan E. Murillo Duarte Rio Grande High SchoolJoseph Chavez Carlsbad High SchoolBilingual Seal Receipients Rio Grande High SchoolShannon Natan West Mesa High School

Welcome to New Mexico High School Senior week! We are proud to honor and celebrate the youth that make our state shine! Listen in as we share shoutouts from family and friends who highlight what makes each one special! QUE VIVA NUEVO MEXICO! In this episode shoutouts for: Josiah Lovato Albuquerque High Ariana Calderon Santa Fe High SchoolJadyn Romero Robertson High SchoolLeonardo able Gallegos #15 Atrisco Heritage AcademyMason Box Carlsbad Senior High School Isis Galindo Early College High SchoolDaniel Benitez De Luna Atrisco Heritage AcademyNathaniel Aragón Cibola High SchoolCrystal Madera Albuquerque High SchoolKoby Gonzales Manzano High School

Welcome to the Pandemic Podcast Series. Since our podcast focuses on child well-being we recognize that right now all of our worlds have been turned upside down, especially, the lives of young people. We will perspectives of how this pandemic has impacted the lives of New Mexicans and those living in other states who are connected to New Mexico. We will also share resources for families who need support with various needs as we all adjust to the stay at home orders and face uncertainty.Little L is chatting with local artists Candice Neu and Jeff Anderson in this episode we are talking about the arts community and how you can support local artists as well as a call to discover the artist in you! Donate to the Artist Relief Fund: https://www.abqartshub.com/reliefMore information on Candice's Business: Katharsis Media https://www.katharsismedia.org/

Welcome to the Pandemic Podcast Series. Since our podcast focuses on child well-being we recognize that right now all of our worlds have been turned upside down, especially, the lives of young people. This series will capture some perspectives of how this pandemic has impacted the lives of New Mexicans and those living in other states who are connected to New Mexico. We will also share resources for families who need support with various needs as we all adjust to the stay at home orders and face uncertainty.Little L chats with Mandi Torrez the 2020 New Mexico Teacher of the Year. Some inspiration and an authentic sharing of her experience with the stay at home orders. check out a message from the past and present New Mexico Teachers of year: https://youtu.be/jvm3MEFmYHs

Welcome to the Pandemic Podcast Series. Since our podcast focuses on child well-being we recognize that right now all of our worlds have been turned upside down, especially, the lives of young people. This series will capture some perspectives of how this pandemic has impacted the lives of New Mexicans and those living in other states who are connected to New Mexico. We will also share resources for families who need support with various needs as we all adjust to the stay at home orders and face uncertainty.Little L and friends from southern New Mexico talk about their current quarantine life. We get to hear the perspective from High School Senior Taryn Chacon, Freshman College student Nyah Chacon & Middle Schooler Tobias Chacon.

Welcome to the Pandemic Podcast Series. Since our podcast focuses on child well-being we recognize that right now all of our worlds have been turned upside down, especially, the lives of young people. This series will capture some perspectives of how this has impacted the lives of New Mexicans and those living in other states who are connected to New Mexico. We will also share resources for families who need support with various needs as we all adjust to the stay at home orders and face uncertainty.Little L Reunites with a former co-worker and friend Gerald Romo as they reminiscence about Bernalillo County Parks and Recreation days and share experience and advice for getting through this time in our lives. Find Gerald on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsgt_gerald_romo/

Welcome to the Pandemic Podcast Series. Since our podcast focuses on child well-being we recognize that right now all of our worlds have been turned upside down, especially, the lives of young people. This series will capture some perspectives of how this has impacted the lives of New Mexicans and those living in other states who are connected to New Mexico. We will also share resources for families who need support with various needs as we all adjust to the stay at home orders and face uncertainty.Catching up with New Mexican twins Taylor Kingston-Gonzalez and Alexandra Baca as they give us their take on being apart as twins and some great ideas for family and personal development!Recommended books: - Where the Crawdads Sing By: Delia Owens - Dare to Lead:Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts By: Brené Brown- Find Rest A Women's Devotional for Lasting Peace in a Busy Life By: Shaunti Feldhahn

Welcome to the Pandemic Podcast Series. Since our podcast focuses on child well-being we recognize that right now all of our worlds have been turned upside down, especially, the lives of young people. This series will capture some perspectives of how this has impacted the lives of New Mexicans and those living in other states who are connected to New Mexico. We will also share resources for families who need support with various needs as we all adjust to the stay at home orders and face uncertainty.Host and South Valley Girl Little L and North Valley Girl Rebecca Sisneros unite in this conversation with some resources for young people and some info for people facing unemployment. File for Unemployment: https://www.jobs.state.nm.us/vosnet/Default.aspxHow to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTLbGxJ8qe4NM assistance links:https://www.newmexico.gov/i-need-assistance/Career Exploration:https://www.nmcareersolutions.com/vosnet/Default.aspx

Welcome to the Pandemic Podcast Series. Since our podcast focuses on child well-being we recognize that right now all of our worlds have been turned upside down, especially, the lives of young people. This series will capture some perspectives of how this has impacted the lives of New Mexicans and those living in other states who are connected to New Mexico. We will also share resources for families who need support with various needs as we all adjust to the stay at home orders and face uncertainty. We get the perspective from fellow New Mexicans living out of state! Resource shared by Dr. Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez: https://asuforyou.asu.edu/

Welcome to the Pandemic Podcast Series. Since our podcast focuses on child well-being we recognize that right now all of our worlds have been turned upside down, especially, the lives of young people. This series will capture some perspectives of how this has impacted the lives of New Mexicans and those living in other states who are connected to New Mexico. We will also share resources for families who need support with various needs as we all adjust to the stay at home orders and face uncertainty. Host Little L and Co-Producer Rachel Baca kick off with an introduction and an update on how we are adjusting to the sudden change.

Music has an important role in our community and in our state our music and culture shines! Little L gets down to the nitty gritty with Kimo Cuales “DJ Comik” as they discuss the power of music and the opportunity to build community through music.Follow DJ Comik on instagram here! Don't forget to follow our Facebook Page here!Little L's Instagram here! Little L's Twitter here! Co-Producer Rachel's Instagram here!

We get down to the Nitty Gritty with Baruch Campos from Together for Brothers about the youth-led health impact assessment (HIA) on transit. We hear the stories around the barriers to transportation and its affects on the health of young men of color and other young people.Sign the Petition HERE!Find your City Counselor here!Check out T4B's Website here!Check out T4B's Health Impact Assessments here!

Catching up with my friend, José Muñoz as we join Shawn Morris, principal of Robert F. Kennedy for a quick chat about our connected stories, updates on Community Schools Nationally, and a call to action for unity. For info on: Community Schools & on the Rise up for Equity National Summit in LA: http://www.communityschools.org/Check out Robert F. Kennedy Charter School: http://www.rfkcharter.com/

Welcome to The Little L Archives! Get to know me through updates on my health spiritual, physical, mental and social! In this quick episode I'm opening up about my spiritual growth. I share an original song that is also more like a sung prayer as I reflected on seeing myself through Gods eyes. With Love, Little L

What role does faith based programs play in supporting young people in preparing for college career and life?Join host Little L and guests Sister Desire Ann Marie Findlay and Brother Patricio Chacon as they discuss the power of opportunities, Faith Based Programs edition! Check out the Albuquerque Norbertine community here!Check out the Felician sisters here! HUGE THANK YOU to Sister Desire and Brother Patricio for being on this episode!

Self-care is critical to our well-being. Little L gets down to the Nitty Gritty with the Director of Coordinated School Health at Albuquerque, Public Schools, Daphne Harvey-Strader as they explore self-care, our growing edge and how healthy adults can better contribute to child-wellbeing. Albuquerque Public Schools Website

Introducing the NM Youth Podcasting Network!

In this episode, Linda gets down to the Nitty Gritty with friend and future architect, Marisa Trujillo as they discuss preserving our history and culture. Check out Marisa's Etsy Shop here!ChicanaGuadalupana's Instagram here!Marisa's Instagram here!

Taking on the ten year challenge with my good friend Taylor Kingston Gonzales as we share thoughts on our former selves and other funnysocial media trends and observations.Follow Taylor here!

As the year comes to an end so does the first season of Just a Note NM w/Little L and the People, in this episode called Dear Community, I share some of my thoughts in an audio holiday card written for everyone I know and to those I will meet! Thank you for joining this journey to lift up the State of New Mexico and continue the conversation regarding the investment of young people in our communities. Together, we move from talk to action, discuss root causes, and celebrate what works to turn the curve for young people in the State of NM.Happy Holidays!

What do educators have to say about child-well being? In the first of many series called An Educators Lens, we get close up with all levels of educators in the state of New Mexico to talk about some of the real issues facing educators and what works to make real change for youth in our state. Welcome to Loving, NM getting down to the Nitty Gritty with Angie Granado and Freddie Chacon, teachers and coach.

I'm doing a recap of all our episodes and sharing some highlights for what we are doing next! Info on the book Querencia: Reflections on the New Mexico Home Land: https://unmpress.com/Querencias_SeriesVote for Roger Montoya 2019 CNN Heroes: https://www.cnn.com/specials/cnn-heroes

We get down to the nitty gritty with high school senior Daniel Benitez De Luna who recently spoke during public comments to the Albuquerque City Council regarding the Party Patrol.Check out Together For Brothers here!Check out Abuelitas here!Don't forget to tag us in your "I Voted" posts!

We get down to the nitty gritty with two high school freshmen! We talk digital footprint, and what it's like to a high school freshman in New Mexico in the 21st Century. Follow Anisa on Instagram! Follow Juan on Instagram! Check out Twisters!

How do you go from years of living and seeing your child on a daily basis to having an “empty nest?” A fresh look at what it feels like and thoughts on the actions that one will take to transition into a new way of supporting and what new activities may come from the change. Administrator and Principal Charlotte Alderete Trujillo gets down to the nitty gritty on this heart felt episode.First meme in Chisme.Second meme in Chisme.Third Meme in Chisme.Little L's Facebook fitness page!

From the Little L Archives - An update on my new job! and I'm having tea and talking with my sister Victoria Sanchez about vulnerability, leadership and family.

What does it look like to be strategic in organizing resources of a school and community around student success? In part 2, Little L joins in on the ABC Community School Partnership, Coordinator Institute and we get down to the nitty gritty with an elementary, middle, and high school Community School Coordinator. We share what you should experience in a community school. With: Silvina Tello, Santino Hernandez, Alma Arango, Jessica Dinsmore, and Monique Mills

What does it look like to be strategic in organizing resources of a school and community around student success? Little L chats about the basics with ABC Community School Partnership, Executive Director Danette Townsend in Part 1 of 3 episodes of The Community School Lens. Danette's Call to Action: Find your state legislature here.Find your congress member here. Little L's Call to Action: Find your local (Bernalillo county) community school here. Learn more about Mark Friedman's Book, Trying hard is not good enough: https://clearimpact.com/author/mark/ We try and review a burrito from Burger Boy! https://www.burgerboynm.com/

We get a taste of Española, NM! Join Little L and Carlos Trujillo, professional photographer based out of Northern New Mexico as they get down to the nitty gritty in Part 2 with Ben Sandoval Director of the Española YMCA teen center who traveled with teens to Guangzhou, China winning an international robotics competition.Follow our Co-host, Carlos Trujillo on Instagram: @slideawayphotography, @slideawayrestorations, & @slideawayphotography_bwLearn more and view the Graduate Profile visit: https://missiongraduatenm.org/graduate-profileCheck out the Chill'n Brew Coffee Shop: https://chillnbrew.com/

We get a taste of Española, NM! Join Little L and Carlos Trujillo, professional photographer based out of Northern New Mexico as they get down to the nitty gritty in this part 1 episode with CNN Hero, Roger Montoya, Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Moving Arts Espanola.Follow our Co-host, Carlos Trujillo on Instagram: @slideawayphotography, @slideawayrestorations, & @slideawayphotography_bwLearn more and view the Graduate Profile visit: https://missiongraduatenm.org/graduate-profileCheck out the Chill'n Brew Coffee Shop: https://chillnbrew.com/

Advancing Young Women in STEM! The New Mexico Out of School Time Network (NMOST) has taken action to help address the gender gap in STEM disciplines and STEM-related fields. As women remain underrepresented in the STEM professions and there is a need to close the gender gap, NMOST aims to inspire the next generation of female innovators and leaders by providing scholarships for young women pursuing STEM professions. We get down to the nitty gritty with one of the 2019 scholarship recipients, Makayla Gates a highly motivated and determined student with a special interest in theoretical particle physics and mathematics. To learn more and to give to the scholarship visit the NMOST website: https://nmost.org/

E3: Can you teach passion? Little L gets down to the nitty gritty with Valeria Garcia, Associate attorney at Narvaez Law Firm, P.A. and we explore passion and profession.We had a few technical issues, but they are short occurrences here and there. We hope you still enjoy!

E2: Little L gets down to the nitty gritty with her friends Mary Rose and Chamar, two women who were collegiate athletes. They discuss the power of the opportunities that support a young person's chances to succeed. From the fierce world of Dance and Cheer to the powerful courts of college women's basketball. Using the Central New Mexico Graduate Profile developed by Mission:Graduate, we hone in on the skills needed to be prepared for college, career and life! Little L's call to action: https://www.aecf.org/ & https://missiongraduatenm.org/graduate-profile