Weekend Magazine

9/30/23---News Radio KKOB's Natassja Leyba chats with creative artist Nazario Sandoval about Hispanic Cultural Month. News Radio KKOB host Terry Travis with a guest who's truly looking out for your mental and emotional wellbeing, the New Mexico Human Services Deputy Secretary, Alex Castillo Smith. They discuss a topic which usually remains a quiet torment for many New Mexicans, yet there is hope. Let's hear what they have to say, regarding suicide. Then, we check in once again with News Radio KKOB's Natassja Leyba and her guest Cody Johnson with New Mexico Tourism to find out the latest information about our gorgeous Land of Enchantment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9/23/23---It's a rant and a rave with the Viper Pit master, News Radio KKOB's Eric Strauss. He's certainly in no mood to accept the idea of a New Mexico United soccer stadium being built at Balloon Fiesta Park with any taxpayer funding, as has been announced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Radio KKOB's Brandon Vogt sat down with Fred Nathan from Think New Mexico. They discussed education reform in the state, pertaining to school boards, teacher trainings and high school graduation requirements. Then, we tune in to a discussion between News Radio KKOB's Terry Travis and Scott Appleman of Rainbow Ryders. The premier ballooning company in Albuquerque's in need of a few good crew for Fiesta time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Radio KKOB's Bob Clark speaks with real estate expert Cheryl Marlowe. They discuss the summer's housing market in Albuquerque and what you can expect going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Radio KKOB's John Summers spoke with Sally Uebelacker, Director of the Kirtland Air Force Base Retiree Activities Office about the annual Kirtland Retiree Activities Week. It's a full slate of meetings, seminars, sporting and entertainment features for retired service personnel and their spouses. Then, John speaks with Jason Casuga, CEO and Chief Engineer for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. As most every Albuquerque resident knows, we're going thru a drought which threatens the water flow of the Rio Grande. The final segment features News Radio KKOB"s Brandon Vogt and a conversation he had with Think New Mexico's Fred Nathan as they analyze the state of New Mexico's ongoing education woes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/26/23--The News Radio KKOB morning show featuring Bob Clark, Kandy Kruz and Brandon Vogt brings up a very controversial issue these days, but, as they make clear, parental consent is not up for questioning. As classes were to officially get underway the next day, August third, parental consent came into focus. News Radio KKOB's Terry Travis brings us clarity on the differences between a vegetarian diet and the vegan question, with guest Victor Flores as he expounds on the annual Albuquerque Vegan Chef Challenge going on all this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/19/23--News Radio KKOB's Brandon Vogt and his thoughts on the rapid development and implementation of artificial intelligence here in the state of New Mexico. He's concerned as our lawmakers hear doomsday scenarios about A.I., as plans begin for legislation. News Radio KKOB's Amarie Castillo and producer Jerry Wright chat with Albuquerque's Director of Parks and Recreation, Dave Simon, about the City's plans to double the number of dog parks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8/12/23--News Radio KKOB's Brandon Vogt's concerned about our veterans and the state's VA healthcare system as there were some organizational problems uncovered during a surprise inspection. News Radio KKOB's Bob Clark as he and his guest, Senior Policial and Energy analyst Gerges Scott, discuss statewide politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 22---News Radio KKOB's Eric Strauss and Albuquerque City Councilwoman Brook Bassan discuss the idea of a change in the structure of city governance from a mayoral led body to a city manager authority figure. Then, Eric brings up the question, can Democrats pull the state of New Mexico out of deepening morass of problems which Eric says they created by way of their social programs during the past few decades of their rule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 15---News Radio KKOB's Brandon Vogt chats with Kathleen Sgamma of the Western Energy Alliance on the Interior Department's Chaco decision and the House investigation into Deb Haaland. News Radio KKOB's Terry Travis has a chat with Brywn Downing of the Senior Citizen Law Center and legal resources to help the older population of New Mexico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Radio KKOB's TJ Trout meets with Dr. Barry Ramo as they discuss skin cancer, tanning beds, exposure to the sun, sunscreen, and carpal tunnel syndrome. News Radio KKOB's Terri Travis delves deep into the state of New Mexico's first summit for a unique set of graduates. Her guest, Carlos Gonzales, is the Program Manager for Peer Support and a licensed drug abuse counselor for the state's Drug Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The topic is Governor Lujan Grisham's assembly of a so-called 'affordable housing council' to try and combat homelessness which has grown by 50% in the last year across the Land of Enchantment. News Radio KKOB's Brandon Vogt tells us this is not one of his favorite subjects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Radio KKOB's Bob Clark and guest Linda Lyle of Better Together New Mexico discuss the launched referendum process of HB 7, SB 397, and SB 13 which Ms. Lyle says threatens the communities, endangers the lives and mental health of kids, removes parents from their lives at school and other topics which have many New Mexican parents worried for their children's wellbeing ahead. From Green Summit Landscape Management Gary Fears and Adam Bangerter talk about the importance of trees in our City and how to take care of them with News Radio KKOB's TJ Trout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6/17--NewsRadio KKOB's Bob Clark and Gerges Scott, the show's senior energy and political analyst, discuss a very important economic subject which impacts all New Mexicans. Gerges comments on the Navajo Nation recently voting to reject a buffer around the Chaco Culture National Historical Park. The Nation also voted to reject the U.S. Department of the Interior's plan to withdraw 351,000 acres from oil and natural gas leasing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6/10--News Radio KKOB's Bob Clark had KOAT Target 7 News Producer TJ Wilhelm on-the-air as they explore the real reason second degree murderers get lighter sentences than a convicted attempted murderer. it's all things local politics as News Radio KKOB's TJ Trout discusses various topics of the genre with former Albuquerque Mayor Marty Chavez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start off the program with News Radio KKOB's Brandon Vogt as he analyzes important crime data recently released by the Albuquerque Police Department. News Radio KKOB's Terri Travis is a huge fan of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, so she sat down with Sam Parks, executive director of the Fiesta to discuss the upcoming event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5/20/23--News Radio KKOB's John Summers chats with the Executive Director of the New Mexico chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, Tim Sheehan and the Program Director, Ron Epps. They're based here in Albuquerque but have various offices across New Mexico. Then, News Radio KKOB's Bob Clark brings us his guest, Scott Appelman, CEO of Rainbow Ryders, the largest hot air balloon business serving the Southwest since 1983, with offices in Albuquerque, Phoenix, and Colorado Springs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5/13/23--News Radio KKOB's Bob Clark and a chat he had with the President of the Albuquerque Police Officer's Association, Shaun Willoughby regarding the City's policies toward the force. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5/6/23--News Radio KKOB's Brandon Vogt and his viewpoint on Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman's announcement of a new policy regarding guns in schools across the county. But will this have any effect on school shootings?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Radio KKOB's TJ Trout delves into questions regarding the state's energy production future, and the tremendous revenues gas and oil provides our Santa Fe government. This, despite the fact environmentalists want to shut it down. The next subject deals with our weather patterns across the Land of Enchantment and in particular, the La Nina/El Nino effect. Here's News Radio KKOB's Terry Travis with her guest, ABQ NWS meteorologist Bladen Brietreiter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A discussion about New Mexico politics, the state's highly dysfuntional public education system, the upcoming state legislative session and other subjects, with News Radio KKOB's Bob Clark and his guest, the Rio Grande Foundation's Paul Gessing. A medical discussion on heart health and COVID between News Radio KKOB's TJ Trout and Dr. Barry Ramo of Albuquerque follows.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Radio KKOB's Bob Clark discusses the 'nuclear future' of New Mexico with an expert on the topic, Ed Mearer of Holtec International. They look at the pros and cons of the proposed nuclear waste dump in the southeast section of the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Radio KKOB's John Summers sat down with the FBI's Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda and Donald Metzmeyer, an FBI intelligence analyst, to discuss a topic which touches many families across New Mexico and the Navajo Nation. The Albuquerque FBI office just released an updated list of missing Indigenous persons. Also, News Radio KKOB's Bob Clark vists with New Mexico Cannabis Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ben Lewinger as they discuss the various ramifications of legalized recreational marijuana in New Mexican society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring you a recent Brandon Vogt Show. This discussion about the creation of homeless camps in the City aired June 20th. This was a few days before Albuquerque City Councilor Brook Bassan, at first a strong supporter of creating such camps, decided, after much flack from her constituents, she did not really back the concept afterall. And she made that announcement Tuesday. We have to see if Bassan's change of heart redirects the City Council's action, in the very near future so as to overturn this move. So, here is what BV had to say beforehand...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Radio KKOB's Bob Clark interviews the Republican nominee for New Mexico Governor, Mark Ronchetti. This program aired June 8th, the day after the primary elections. We're airing it again just in case you didn't pick up on it the first time. Then, News Radio KKOB's Haylee Gonzales brings us an authority on 'ditching the ditches'...and still staying cool, with AFR Lieutenant Tom Ruiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News Radio KKOB News Director John Summers sits down with Albuquerque FBI Special Agent-in-Charge Raul Bujanda and Cyber Special Agent 'Victor' to learn more about their offer to assist local businesses, agencies, medical facilities and such, in fighting cyber-criminals and prevention of cyber-intrusion. Then, News Radio KKOB's morning host Bob Clark and the Morning Crew discuss issues involved with the City of Albuquerque's recent installation of speed cameras. It's not a pretty picture... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Minding Your Business', heard on News Radio KKOB at 11 o'clock Sunday mornings with host Margarita Guarin, shares a feature as she visits with George and Marianne Schweers, owners of the Alamogordo based business, Heart of the Desert Pistachios See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Summers sat down with the Commander of the 58th Special Operations Wing located at Kirtland Air Force Base. Colonel Michael Curry provides interesting conversation about, not only the origins of his Special Operations Wing, but the various responsibilities involved and the uniqueness of the unit which he directs. His desire is to help New Mexicans understand more fully what goes on day-to-day with the 58th...up next, a recent interview from News Radio KKOB's morning host Bob Clark, chatting with Rio Rancho Mayor Greg Hull about the Intel decision to pour more investment dollars into the Mayor's city...the final segment is taken from a recent Brandon Vogt Show, as he has some things to say about kids required to wear masks

NewsRadio KKOB's morning show host Bob Clark chats with the APS COO about in-person classroom studies starting up April 5th. And we get the Sierra Club's viewpoint on the changing NM oil and gas industry environment.

The booming ABQ housing market w/realtor Cheryl Marlowe & TJ Trout. Insure.com, ranks New Mexico third least expensive state to live. Also, ABQ FBI warns us, as love is in the air for Valentine's Day, so is 'fake' love. And, February is Heart Month as Bob Clark chats w/Dr. Barry Ramo & we continue our series on Daffodil Days w/Doyle Boykin & Julie Bowditch.

Julie Bowditch and Doyle Boykin with the fundraiser 'Daffodil Days', presented by the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation... Bill Banowsky, one of the co-founders of the virtual concert, Food For Love... Jeffrey Candelaria takes you thru the Gauntlet of Truth with author Rafi Andonian, discussing, race, religion and social equality...N.M. Lt. Govenor Howie Morales provides a touching tribute to a recently slain NMSP Officer

KKOB News discusses the Daffodil Day's promotion with guests Julie Bowditch and Doyle Boykin from the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation. Also, when will schools be reopening in your district? Plus, we bring you an in-depth discussion with a New Mexico state representative who states that the New Mexico Governor's almost complete lockdown power must be reined in.

Make-a-Wish is an incredible charity that often goes unsung. Sara Lister is the President and CEO of Make-a-Wish New Mexico, and shares with us the mission of her organization, how they impact the lives of sick children and how they are moving forward, through the pandemic.

ALS is commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, but the ice-bucket challenge is why you may be more familiar with it. Katie Crouch is the Development Director for the New Mexico Chapter of the ALS Association and she explains what makes ALS so difficult to cure, and how they've been advancing the medicine around this deadly disease.

The Walk to End Alzheimer's may be one of the most visually recognizable charity walks, and is taking place now. The Executive Director for the Alzheimer's Association New Mexico chapter, Tim Sheahan, talks to us about the great work they do, research into dementia and Alzheimer's, and how you can get involved. We also bring you an interview from News Radio KKOB's TJ Trout and Sheriff Manny Gonzales about the ongoing battle over body cameras, and why it's so relevant today.

We all remember the 7th grade science fair, and the orginization behind it, The Society for Science & The Public, wants to bring better education to New Mexico. Maya Ajmera is the President and CEO of Society for Science & the Public who explains the state of STEM education in America. We also spoke with one of the educators recently honored by The Society for Science, Nate Raynor, about education in rural New Mexico.

Heart disease is still the number one killer of Americans, and with the bold vision of people like Sherri Wells, Executive Director of the American Heart Association New Mexico, we can end heart attacks and strokes in the US.

Having a sick child is stressful enough, and the mission of the Ronald McDonald House Charities is an amazing one. Jessica Wright is the CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico, and explains how this all started, and where they go from here.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving has been a force across the US and in New Mexico. Lindsey Valdez, Program Director from Mothers Against Drunk Driving - New Mexico, explains the organization and the work they're doing across the state to make our roads safer.

The Children's Grief Center of New Mexico is still having it's 4th Annual 'Music Under the Stars' with a bit of a twist, and it may be the only concert happening in New Mexico this year. Jennifer Maldonado and Jade Richardson Bock explain.

Lt. Governor Howie Morales talks about the need for citizens to participate in the census and updates us on COVID in New Mexico. Plus a look at what coronavirus safe classrooms might look like with Newsradio KKOB's Bob Clark.

The Lobo Cancer Challenge is back, and though they can't have the regular race, they're still out there for a good cause. Plus what does the next year's public school look like?

Folds of Honor makes sure that the families of deceased or disabled veterans can receive scholarships for their education. It's an amazing story, and more amazing to hear Jim Quick tell it.