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August 15, 2026. Today's Reading: Luke 1:(39-45) 46-55Daily Lectionary: 2 Samuel 5:1-25; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13“Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” (Luke 1:45)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Lutherans honor Mary—not because she rules in heaven or manages our prayers—but because of what God did through her. Jesus' humanity is real—He took flesh from Mary. Second, all but two recorded humans die. If Mary had been taken bodily, assumed into heaven, Scripture would clearly say that — as it does about Enoch in Genesis 5:24 and Elijah in 2 Kings 2:11. Scripture is silent on what happened with Mary later in her life; what we do know is that the Bible never implies that Mary was sinless or deserving of our worship. Instead, Holy Scripture presents her as a faithful servant, uniquely chosen, and consistently points to God's saving work in Christ.We honor Mary because she herself said, and Scripture records, “All generations will call me blessed” (Luke 1:48). She's the Mother of our Lord, the one who heard the word of God from Gabriel and believed it. We honor Mary because God honored her—but we do so in the way she teaches us: not by magnifying her, but by magnifying the Lord.God chose an ordinary, humble woman to bear His Son. Jesus grew like we do, lived in the world we live in, suffered in all the ways we do, was tempted as we are, yet without sin, and He did so as a man. This perfect and sinless body He offered on the cross for our salvation. This is the “great thing” God did to Mary—and the great thing He did to and for us. Mary's greatness is not in or of herself. Her greatness is that she received everything from her Savior. She says she's “lowly,” not special or powerful, and so, her humility is part of the miracle. (Luke 1:29)This is our story. God has done great things to and for us. In Baptism, He claimed us as His children. In the Lord's Supper, He feeds us with His Body and Blood, giving forgiveness, life, and salvation. He puts Himself into us—just as He once put Himself into Mary (Luke 1:35). Our response, like Mary's, is awe: “He has done great things to me.” (v.49)We rejoice with Mary—not in Mary. We rejoice in the Lord who became flesh for us, who poured out His blood to forgive us, who keeps His promises, and who loves us by His death that gives us life.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.We pray: Almighty God, You chose the Virgin Mary to be the mother of Your only Son. Grant that we, who are redeemed by His blood, may share with her in the glory of Your eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.Rev. Adam DeGroot, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM.

August 14, 2026Today's Reading: Introit for Trinity 11 - Psalm 68:1, 3, 7a, 10b, 19; antiphon: Psalm 68:5b, 6a, 35bDaily Lectionary: 2 Samuel 1:1-27; 1 Corinthians 7:25-40“The righteous shall be glad; they shall exult before God; they shall be jubilant with joy.” (Introit for Trinity 11)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.In A.D. 390, the Emperor of the Eastern Empire of Rome, Theodosius, ordered soldiers to massacre thousands in Thessalonica after a riot. The church historian Rufinus reports: “When Theodosius came to the church, Bishop Ambrose of Milan met him and said: ‘A man such as you, stained with blood, must not come to the Lord's table.' Theodosius wept and repented.” (Rufinus, Church History 11.18)Our Introit comes during the long “green season” of the Church Year, where the Lord focuses us on the perpetual reality that the church is always alive… always growing. Ironic, especially when you consider this coming Sunday's Gospel reading: the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9–14). The church is alive, always growing because God lifts up the humble and brings down the proud. “God defends the lowly, gives strength to the weak, and provides for those who cannot provide for themselves.”Our brothers and sisters in the faith have heard for centuries: “Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered,” and in the early days of the church, they saw Jesus' resurrection. They saw His enemies of sin, death, and the Devil defeated. Those who trusted in and boasted of themselves, like the Pharisee in the temple, are scattered by, crushed by God's holiness. Those who cannot hide, like the tax collector, stand, head bowed in reverent fear and shame, with no good thing in and of themselves; dead… crying out for mercy, and are given life.“Let the righteous be glad.” Yes! And why shouldn't we be overjoyed? Not only are we righteous on account of Jesus, but life is found only in Him. The tax collector was sent home “justified” precisely because He trusted that God alone who judged was the only One Who could save. Theodosius, the most powerful man in the world, was humbled before God by the word of God spoken by a measly little Pastor, Ambrose of Milan, with stunning and miraculous results. God made Ambrose bold… God gave the good confession that God “went before His people.” He's with us, even as He is ahead of us. He comes to us, in His Word, in the promises of Baptism; He dwells in us by the Lord's Supper, and God gives us pastors to preach the word, and God gives faith to follow where Christ our leader has trod. Finally, “Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up.” God doesn't just bless us once and leave us to fend for ourselves. His mercies are new each morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). He bestows forgiveness, comfort, His word, and strength for each new day. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.We pray: In God my heart trusts and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him. Amen.Rev. Adam DeGroot, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM.

August 13, 2026Today's Reading: Catechism: What is Confession?Daily Lectionary: 1 Samuel 31:1-13; 1 Corinthians 7:1-24“…Our sins are forgiven before God in heaven.” (Small Catechism- Confession)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.The Lutheran Service Book says on page 292 (in red ink): “If you are not burdened with particular sins, do not trouble yourself or search for or invent other sins, thereby turning confession into a torture. Instead, mention one or two sins that you know and let that be enough.”We're big fans of the healing Jesus, the feeding Jesus—and these are super neat things, for sure—but this same Jesus is the dying Jesus, the blood-shedding Jesus, the merciful, forgiving, life-bringing Jesus. When it comes to this Jesus, the forgiveness of sin… well… that's a little harder. If you're blind, everyone knows it; you don't have to level your pride or have your ego crushed. Sinners are prone to hide stuff… to cover it up. And it's that covering up that prevents us from hearing the Word of God: “But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—He then said to the paralytic, “Rise, pick up your bed and go home.” (Matthew 9:6)We love the Jesus who feeds and heals, but when our Lord says that forgiveness is bestowed to us on account of Jesus through the pastor who gives the medicine of immortality—the forgiveness of sins that makes us alive again—that would mean admitting to another person that we're not doing well, and it would mean that only Jesus can do something about what's killing us.We're not perfect; we say THAT all the time. We haven't kept the Ten Commandments, but it's hard to say with St. Paul, “Wretched man that I am, who will save me from this body of death?” (Rom. 7:24) We can confess sin—it's that body-of-death part that's true—but it's the second part, receiving forgiveness, that's so hard. Dead bodies must be given to; only God can do that. So we must ask: “What kind of God are we dealing with?” The God who'll squash us like a bug? Or… is He the slow-to-anger and abounding-in-steadfast-love God? The God Who comes and dwells in the stinky mire of this fallen world to give us the cure for the sin that makes us blind, deaf, lame, and dead?” He's exactly that God, as Luther writes: “Absolution is the Word of God spoken by the mouth of man. It is not the word of man, but of God Himself.” (AE 35:14)In the Name + of Jesus. AmenWe pray: Grant us, O Lord, we pray, to trust in Thee with all our heart; seeing that, as Thou dost always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so Thou dost not forsake those who make their boast in Thy mercy made known chiefly in the forgiveness of our sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.Rev. Adam DeGroot, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM.

August 12, 2026Today's Reading: 1 Samuel 28:3-25Daily Lectionary: 1 Samuel 28:3-25; 1 Samuel 29:1-30:31; 1 Corinthians 6:1-20“The Lord has done to you as He spoke by me, for the Lord has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor, David.'” (1 Samuel 28:17)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.In 16 years of shepherding God's kids, I've heard and seen almost everything. The most disheartening thing, though, are the people who are… “doing fine.” The people who see the Divine Service, the preaching of the Word, and the faithful reception of The Sacraments as just one of the many things they ‘do' to have a fine life. As difficulties come up, as they often do, in a fallen world, these dear souls consult Siri, ChatGPT, Google, or WebMD for answers. Some check horoscopes, tarot cards, or ask the Magic 8 Ball for guidance. By the time I see them again, they've usually exhausted all other avenues for comfort and are beaten down with anxiety, fear, and depression.There was a king named Saul, who lived before the internet, newspapers, and apps… who looked for answers to the problems of this fallen world in acts of violence, power, and self-reliance. Saul had witnessed the death of the prophet Samuel, whom God had sent to guide him. David was in exile on account of fear for his life, and war loomed. Feeling isolated and alone, Saul sought advice from a witch.How'd Saul get to this point? He spent his time looking for answers in every place but where God promised they'd be… then, when Saul inquired of the Lord, “the Lord did not answer him, either by dreams or by Urim or by prophets” (v.6). God had given Saul over to his hardened heart, to the schemes of the fallen world. So Saul disguised himself, visited the witch by night to conjure Samuel for advice. The witch feared for her life because Saul, under Samuel's guidance, had banned witchcraft. She cries out in terror and recognizes Saul's deceit.Luther wrote: “Whatever you set your heart on and put your trust in is truly your god.” (Large Catechism, I: First Commandment.) Saul trusted every earthly thing, and when these false gods failed, Saul cried out— hearing only God's silence and Samuel's judgment. The Apology IV.45 explains, “Faith receives the mercy promised for Christ's sake.” Though we are often unfaithful, trusting in temporal wisdom, strength, and power, our Eternal Lord—the Son of David and David's Lord—stoops low to find us, takes the form of a servant to bear our sins to death. Thanks be to God who bestows the Holy Spirit, calls us by the Gospel, enlightens us with His Gifts, sanctifies and keeps us in the true faith.In the Name + of Jesus We pray: When darkness veils His lovely face, I rest on His unchanging grace; in every high and stormy gale my anchor holds within the veil. On Christ the Solid Rock I stand; all other ground is sinking sand. Amen (LSB 575:2)Rev. Adam DeGroot, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM.

August 11, 2026 Today's Reading: Romans 9:30-10:4 or 1 Corinthians 12:1-11Daily Lectionary: 1 Samuel 26:1-25; 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13“For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.” (Romans 10:4)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.When I converted to Lutheranism in 2005, I was amazed by the clarity of confession and the certainty of the Lutherans I met. Though I had grown up in and around the church, I didn't understand much of what was being said; however, every time my pastor preached the stern law which crushed me and the sweetest gospel to comfort me, it overwhelmed me with joy. I understood for the first time that because Christ forgives me, I lack nothing. Tough theological questions and discussions eventually came, but one thing remained steadfastly true through it all: Christ kept me in His Divine service to receive His Gifts with exceeding joy. Justification rests in Christ alone, who gives it freely by His work, His merit.Try telling that to the people of Paul's day… try telling many in our own day, try convincing yourself of this when you're drowning in sin. Paul wrestled with a profound mystery… righteousness… justification… just what is it? Where can it be found? Paul narrows it down to just two places. People either believe it comes by what a person does, thinks, acts, and says, OR it comes by faith in the only One, Jesus, Who actually did, thought, acted, and said EVERYTHING perfectly for us.Paul knew that the law wasn't the problem; the law is good, just, and holy. The problem was that many misused it for self-justification instead of its proper use of exposing sin and killing the sinner. Article 4 of the Apology clearly states: “The Law always accuses. Therefore it does not justify, because the conscience terrified by the Law flees from the judgment of God. Faith, however, comforts and saves.” (Apology IV) The law… drives us to Christ. St. Paul taught that the Gentiles had received the righteousness of God through the preaching of the Gospel, which meant that righteousness is received and imputed to us through faith in Christ. That is a great offense to the self-righteous. The stumbling block is Christ — because He overturns all self-reliance. He fulfills the law for us. The Gospel is offensive because it freely gives what we cannot produce: forgiveness, peace with God and neighbor. Jesus alone bears the curse the Law pronounces. (Gal. 3:13) The Law is not a sentence of death, but God lovingly revealing our desperate need for Jesus. Luther writes: “The Law says, ‘Do this,' and it is never done. The Gospel says, ‘Believe this,' and everything is done already.” (Luther's Works, Vol. 26, p. 5.)In the Name + of Jesus.Let us pray: Seek Him alone, Who did atone, Who did your souls deliver. O seek Him first, all you who thirst for grace that fails you never. In every need seek Him indeed; to every heart he will impart His blessings without measure. (LSB 557:3)Rev. Adam DeGroot, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM.

August 10, 2026 Today's Reading: Jeremiah 8:4-12 or Jeremiah 7:1-11Daily Lectionary: 1 Samuel 25:23-44; 1 Corinthians 4:1-21“I have paid attention and listened…” (Jeremiah 8:6a)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.When I was little, I learned to hammer nails into boards. Part of that process, unfortunately, included smashing my thumb with the hammer. The wise counsel of adults was to: “Stop hitting your thumb with the hammer, and it won't hurt.” It was true! I hit my thumb less nowadays, but there's more to the story. Admitting that I needed help, taking direction, following direction, and being comforted WHEN I hit my thumb was the path of greatest comfort. It was the same in Jeremiah's day. God asks, “When men fall, do they not rise again?” (Jeremiah 8:4). We expect people to get up when they fall. Judah didn't. They fell into great sin. They tried to hide their sin and struggle until eventually, it was easier to pretend everything was fine. They convinced themselves that piety and positive feelings covered their sin. People around them kept saying, “Peace, peace,” when there was no peace (v. 11). They spoke lies until they believed them. Even worse, the prophets and priests — those who were supposed to speak God's truth — twisted His Word to excuse sin rather than lead people to repentance. They followed the wisdom of the world, believing it would heal the wounds their sin had caused. It didn't heal anything; it never does… it only kept them trapped in their deception and misery.Yahweh sent Jeremiah to assure the people that God wasn't angry because they were sinners: “I have paid attention and listened…”— Yahweh knew what they were up to, AND He was heartbroken because they believed their sin wasn't that bad, that “God doesn't really mean what He said.” Like Judah — we pretend we're healthy when we're actually dead. God pays attention and listens. His word, through Jeremiah, crushed them, roused them; the word was sent to wake the dead in sin from their sleep. We're all fallen; we cannot rise by our own strength. Jeremiah points them to the promise of Christ — Who, for our sake, willingly took our sin and death and rose again. Christ bore our shame, took our judgment, and still reaches out His nail-pierced hands to forgive and restore you. Being a Christian isn't about keeping the stiff upper lip or exercising stoicism; Adam and Eve tried this with fig leaves, and it didn't work. We rest assured that God knows everything about us, He pays attention and listens — and still wants you, seeks you, and loves you. He clothes you in Christ's righteousness that covers every sin in Baptism, He gives you what you've neither earned nor deserved, and He's overjoyed to do so.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, we have sinned against You in what we know and what we do not know. For the sake of Your Son, forgive us all our sin and grant us to serve You and our neighbor. Amen. Rev. Adam DeGroot, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM.

August 9, 2026 Today's Reading: Luke 19:41-48Daily Lectionary: 1 Samuel 25:1-22; 1 Corinthians 3:1-23“Would that you… had known on this day the things that make for peace!” (Luke 19:42)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Jesus sees His beloved city and her people carrying on in great busyness and happiness in preparation for the Passover celebration… so why does Jesus weep? Why the turning over of the money changers' tables? Because the people thought that maintaining longstanding traditions since the first Passover and making money was what made for peace. Was Jesus there just to kill the vibe of Passover, or to dampen the mood of the millions gathered in Jerusalem? Not in the least… although it kinda sounds like it when he drops the hammer of foretelling them that in 70 AD, His whole city would be leveled. Jesus is fully God, He is fully man; This God/man shows sorrow (His weeping), and He exhibits controlled wrath (casting the merchants out by His word), but it is His mercy that should not be overlooked. Martin Luther writes: “He who is true God weeps with true tears. He laments not for Himself but for those who would not have Him.” (AE 75:417) Jesus weeps for His people… His beloved… because of their unbelief, hardness of heart, and their spiritual blindness. They, and all sinners, believed that their riches, their busy lives, and their works made for peace. Jesus, in great love and mercy, enters the temple, made with hands, and kicks the ones who bought and sold out with His word, showing us that He'd come to us… how the strong man would be bound and cast out. Jesus is the ‘thing' that makes for peace… the time for peace was then, and peace would be won in the most terrible and wonderful manner, and still He came to dwell with His people through His Word. Even as He weeps, His cross is fully in view where He will be the true temple that will be torn down and built up again after three days… and that cleansing He provides will involve more than the turning over of tables and the casting out of merchants… it will be the event that overturns the world and casts out the enemies of sin, death and the Devil forever; the ‘thing' that makes for peace with God and our neighbor right here on earth. Jesus laments over unbelief and dies for unbelievers, making His dwelling among us in the Church, the bride, He died to save.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.“O Christ, cleanse the temple of our hearts. Let Your Word dwell richly within us. And grant that we may know, even now, the things that make for our peace — You, our Savior and our God.”Rev. Adam DeGroot, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM.

In this episode, Ray Cochrane digs into Anthropic’s admission that Claude models reached real systems during sandboxed safety tests. He also covers OpenAI’s Astra model cracking ten decade-old math problems, DeepMind open-sourcing its WeatherNext cyclone forecaster, and Europe’s brutal fire season. Finally, he wraps with the MacBook Neo sweeping K-12 schools, WhatsApp calling in the browser, and the troubled rescue of NASA’s Swift observatory. – Want to start a podcast? It’s easy to get started! Sign up at Blubrry – Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support the show. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Email Ray if you want to get in touch! Like and Follow Geek News Central’s Facebook Page. Support my Show Sponsor: Best Godaddy Promo Codes Get 1Password Full Summary Cochrane opens with a personal update. He just got back from a trip home to O’ahu, where he helped his mom with projects around the house, caught up with friends, and finally rode the island’s new rail line ahead of its phase-two extension to downtown. Also in the pipeline, a September trip to Michigan is coming up, and he is closing out three years at Oregon’s Finest to focus on Blubrry and the show. Then he turns to the featured story. Capture the Real Flag: Claude Reached Real Systems During Anthropic’s Safety Tests Cochrane’s featured story comes from Anthropic’s own investigation. A misconfiguration left evaluation machines connected to the live internet during capture-the-flag safety tests, and Claude models reached real production systems in three incidents across 141,006 reviewed runs. One model extracted working credentials and entered a real company’s database, another published a malicious package to PyPI for about an hour, and the newest model recognized the environment was real and walked away from the flag. Notably, Anthropic found no evidence of models pursuing goals of their own. The models did what their evaluations asked. The review began after OpenAI disclosed that its own models escaped an isolated test environment. Cochrane praises the transparency of the postmortem. However, he argues the incidents signal an industry-wide gap: evaluation infrastructure needs the same security rigor as production systems, and he hopes every lab takes the hint. Sponsor: GoDaddy Economy hosting $6.99/month, WordPress hosting $12.99/month, domains $11.99. Website builder trial available. Use codes at geeknewscentral.com/godaddy to support the show. An OpenAI Model Cracks Ten Open Math Problems OpenAI says an internal model called Astra produced ten new results on open problems in mathematics and theoretical computer science, each stuck for at least a decade. The wins range from sphere packing to a lattice problem behind post-quantum cryptography, plus two entries from Paul Erdős’s famous problem list. None are peer-reviewed yet, but every proof carries a machine-checked Lean 4 certificate. Cochrane finds the results impressive precisely because they reach past what humans could derive quickly, though OpenAI has not said how much human steering was involved. Scientists With LLMs Will “Do More, Less Well” Next, Nature’s news desk covered a modeling study predicting that scientists who adopt LLM tools will “do more, less well.” The team, which includes University of Washington biologist Carl Bergstrom, used optimal foraging theory to model researchers under publish-or-perish incentives. Faster AI-assisted work pushes them toward fresh projects instead of follow-up experiments and extra analysis. Cochrane relates from his own research: heavy LLM assistance can mean understanding the work less, which makes digging into the whys much harder. Intel’s Chip-Stitching Hub in New Mexico Intel’s newsroom showcased Fab 9 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, its U.S. hub for advanced packaging. Since single chips max out at the reticle limit, Intel stitches specialized chiplets together with Foveros stacking and EMIB silicon bridges until they act like one huge processor. Packages already reach eight times that single-chip ceiling, with twelve times targeted by 2028. Cochrane muses about a future where consumers simply snap extra compute onto a board. Gemini Robotics ER 2 Is a Brain for Robots DeepMind released Gemini Robotics ER 2, its most capable embodied reasoning model. The system chats with humans, plans multi-step tasks, and hands motor control to whatever vision-language-action model a robot runs. Moreover, it calls tools like Google Search mid-task and plans its next move while its hands keep working. Demos show it orchestrating Boston Dynamics’ Spot and Apptronik’s Apollo 2, and developers can use it now through the Gemini API. DeepMind Open-Sources Its Cyclone Forecaster Staying with DeepMind, the new WeatherNext Cyclones model adds more than a full day of extra warning on a storm’s track, intensity, and wind structure. It ran live with the National Hurricane Center during the 2025 season, helping forecasters spot Hurricane Melissa’s rapid intensification before its Jamaica landfall. Best of all, DeepMind open-sourced the code and model weights for research and commercial use alike. Cochrane, a longtime fan of the lab, calls the public release a huge service. Climate Change Supercharges Europe’s Disasters Eos rounded up how climate change is supercharging Europe’s heat, drought, and wildfires. Southwestern France has burned through about 287,000 acres this year, and roughly 330,000 people across France and Spain fled their homes in one of Europe’s largest evacuations since World War II. France also recorded more than 5,700 excess heat deaths in under three weeks. Meanwhile, a Bordeaux-region blaze spawned a pyrocumulonimbus fire cloud, and Cochrane notes that hearing “unprecedented” every year is starting to create a precedent. Ten Years of WILDLABS and Arm Arm is celebrating ten years of backing WILDLABS, a network connecting more than 16,000 conservationists across 180 countries. The goal was never to invent new conservation technology. Instead, it closes the information gap so tools and lessons get shared openly. Cochrane highlights a team using miniaturized GPS tags to track migrating bats, and says the project bears the heart of open source. FarmBeats Brings AI to Ag Classrooms Microsoft and the National FFA Organization expanded FarmBeats for Students nationally. The program teaches future farmers with smart soil sensors, data science, and AI, mirroring how real farms automate tractors and deploy drones against pests. At launch, 185 middle and high schools received free classroom kits. Interested families can grab a kit for $35, and the Microsoft Learn training is free. MacBook Neo Pulls Schools Off Chromebooks Apple’s earnings call revealed the MacBook Neo displacing Chromebooks and Windows machines in K-12. Close to half of the Neo’s large U.S. education purchases last quarter replaced competing fleets, including 25,000 students in Pinellas County, Florida. Cochrane sees the first truly affordable Apple laptop finally competing where Chromebooks have lived for a decade. He expects Apple to keep taking K-12 share from Google and Microsoft. Apple Upgrade Turns iPhones Into a Lease Apple also launched Apple Upgrade, a hardware leasing program backed by Klarna. iPhones start at $17.99 per month with 12- to 36-month terms by device, and lease-end options let you upgrade, buy out, or walk away. However, entry-level hardware like the base iPhone 16 and Mac mini is excluded, and enrollment requires a Klarna account and a soft credit check. Cochrane admits he has never been a leasing fan, having once bought his phone outright with tip money, but he expects plenty of takers. WhatsApp Calling Comes to the Browser Meta brought calling to WhatsApp Web, no app download required. Browser calls keep end-to-end encryption and add screen sharing, a dedicated Calls tab, waiting rooms for group links, and automatic HD video. Additionally, group calls now transfer between devices mid-call, and a Drown Out the Noise feature suppresses background racket. Everything rolls out gradually over the coming weeks. July’s Gemini Drop July’s Gemini Drop adds voice control on macOS, letting users dictate and transform text in any active window. Gemini Spark, the always-on assistant, expands nearly worldwide, except the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and Nigeria. New Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite models arrive alongside avatar-based image personalization and app hookups for Dropbox, Zillow Rentals, and Viator. The Rescue Satellite That Needs Rescuing Katalyst Space Technologies’ LINK spacecraft, launched to boost NASA’s sinking Swift observatory, began tumbling in late July. Two of its three reaction wheels failed and its cold-gas thrusters degraded, so engineers used an electric xenon thruster to cut the spin from nine degrees per second to about 1.5. CEO Ghonhee Lee says a capture attempt is “very much in the cards,” with rendezvous in late August at the earliest. Cochrane wonders what happens if the window closes, and he promises to keep listeners updated. Curiosity Finds a Honeycomb Valley on Mars Finally, Curiosity rolled into a Martian valley nicknamed Valle Grande and found a honeycomb landscape. Polygonal fractures just inches wide stretch in every direction and climb a butte named Miraflores. Project scientist Ashwin Vasavada says the “sea of polygons took our breath away.” The rover just passed fourteen years on Mars, and scientists suspect ancient warming and cooling cycles fractured the ground. Cochrane wraps with housekeeping: become a GNC Insider at geeknewscentral.com/insider, email geeknews@gmail.com, subscribe to the newsletter, and grab a modern podcast app at podcastapps.com (he uses Pocket Casts himself). He signs off until Monday’s show. The post Capture The Real Flag #1871 appeared first on Geek News Central.

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It's Friday, July 31st, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Syrians in America have to leave the country The expiration of Temporary Protected Status for Syrians in America this week has renewed attention on the fragile security environment facing civilians in Syria, particularly Christians who remain vulnerable 18 months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship in this 87% Muslim country, reports International Christian Concern. Temporary Protected Status is a humanitarian immigration designation that allows nationals of countries experiencing armed conflict to remain and work legally in the United States for a limited period. The designation does not provide a pathway to permanent residency but shields recipients from deportation while conditions in their home country are deemed unsafe for return. In December 2024, rebel forces, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, forced al-Assad from power.  Al-Sharaa's group had previously been associated with Muslim jihadist movements, including al-Qaeda. Before the Syrian civil war, Christians represented a significant minority of Syria's population concentrated in Damascus — where the Apostle Paul was converted on the street. While Christians have not experienced the same level of targeted mass violence as other groups, there has been harassment and attacks on Christian communities. President Trump floats temporarily pulling Blache nomination to be AG President Donald Trump said on July 30 that he was willing to temporarily withdraw his nomination of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General until next year, if two Republican senators continued to withhold their support, reports The Epoch Times. Blanche's nomination has been held up in the Senate Judiciary Committee after Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina said they would not back bringing it to the floor for a full vote. Those two votes are necessary for the nomination to advance. Earlier this year, both Cornyn and Tillis lost their bid for re-election after President Trump endorsed their opponents during the primaries. The president now intends to wait them out. In the meantime, Blanche will remain the acting head of the Department of Justice. You can express your objection to the senators for dragging their feet by calling Senator John Cornyn at 202-224-2934 and Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina at 202-224-6342. You can call 24 hours a day/7 days a week and leave a voicemail. Dr. Fauci invoked Fifth Amendment 90 times in GOP-led committee In a hearing of the Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 29th, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, announced in his opening statement that he would invoke the Fifth Amendment and not answer any questions about his culpability in a cover-up about the source of the COVID-19 virus or what happened subsequently. Listen. FAUCI: “Members of the committee, I served at the NIH for over 54 years, 38 of those as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Over that period, I proved that I believe in and respect the value of legitimate congressional oversight. In fact, I testified before and/or briefed Senate and House committees well over 200 times over those 38 years. During and after the COVID pandemic, I have appeared multiple times for hearings in the Senate and the House, usually under oath, and sat for several days-long, transcribed, sworn interviews answering questions about the very issues that are now the subject of this hearing. “However, given Senator [Rand] Paul's obvious obsession with calling for my prosecution, his repeated slanderous comments about me, and recently his publicly releasing my unredacted personal diary aimed at embarrassing and intimidating me, the only conclusion I can reach is that the sole reason he is calling me before this committee is to get me to say something, anything, that could vindicate his repeated public pledges that I end up, in his words, ‘behind bars'. “Any reasonable person who has followed his unhinged obsession with me would readily come to the same conclusion. Therefore, although it pains me to do so because of the respect I have for the legislative branch of government and my decades-long record of cooperating with Congress, under the advice of my attorneys, I will invoke my right, under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, to refrain from answering your questions.” Over the course of his time in front of the Senate Committee, Dr. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment a whopping 111 times, reports Fox News. Dr. Fauci stonewalled Senator Rand Paul numerous times Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly stonewalled Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, the Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The senator started with asking about former President Joe Biden's bizarre “full and unconditional” pardon of Dr. Fauci. PAUL:  “As a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, or the White House COVID-19 Response Team, or as Chief Medical Advisor to the President, have you refused this pardon? Or do you have any reason to believe this full and unconditional pardon, this grant of immunity, would somehow require you to plead the Fifth Amendment?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” PAUL: “Based on the facts presented, I'm going to direct you to answer the questions. The committee has issued a valid subpoena. They have requested your presence here. The questions are very pertinent to your decision making as head of [the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases], as well as a chief advisor to the president, do you still refuse to answer the questions?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” PAUL:  “Were you ever made aware of gain-of-function research on monkeypox being conducted at the National Bio Defense Analysis and Countermeasures Center, and back at Fort Detrick, [the center of the U.S. biological weapons program from 1943 to 1969]?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” PAUL:  “Dr. Fauci, did the CIA ever transfer funds to [the National Institutes of Health] under interagency agreement?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” And Senator Rand Paul took this parting shot. PAUL: “The chairman has denied your assertion of privilege and directed you to answer, but you nonetheless refuse and stand on privilege despite the existence of the pardon. The committee will have to consider after this hearing what appropriate action should be taken against you for the failure to testify after being directed to do so. “It's against the law to obstruct an investigation of Congress. There will be repercussions to your refusal to testify today.” Watchdog group: Medical groups should condemn transgender surgeries on minors The medical watchdog group, Do No Harm, is calling on 10 major medical associations to explicitly condemn transgender genital surgeries on minors, reports The Daily Signal. On July 29th, Do No Harm sent open letters to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Medical Association among others. In the letter, the group wrote, “Do No Harm, and its 54,000 members, are calling on your society to publicly reject genital surgery on minors for the purpose of producing [so-called] ‘gender transitions.' While this process is uncommon, we believe that it should never occur.” In Matthew 19:4, Jesus asked, “Have you not read that [God], who created them from the beginning, made them male and female?” Marijuana should not be reclassified as a less dangerous drug Marijuana could be reclassified as a less dangerous substance under federal law. Kevin Sabet, CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana and the former drug policy advisor for the Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama presidential administrations as well as President Trump's former U.S. Attorney General William Barr, thinks that would be a terrible idea. He said that reclassifying marijuana as a drug with accepted medical use and a lower risk of abuse than drugs subject to greater controls would be reckless. Sabet added, “The evidence presented at the hearing confirmed what decades of data have shown: Raw marijuana has no scientifically established medical value and carries a high risk of abuse. Today's marijuana is more dangerous than ever before. [Reclassifying] marijuana would create the false impression that it is safe, would reduce penalties for peddling the drug illegally and would give those who purvey it legally a huge tax windfall. That would be a disaster.”  The Department of Justice held a hearing last month to consider it at President Donald Trump's request. Despite the fact that President Trump is a teetotaler who eschews alcohol and drugs, he told his administration last December to push forward on easing marijuana restrictions, after an aggressive lobbying push by advocates including a cannabis CEO, a Florida sheriff, and a Mar-a-Lago member, the Wall Street Journal previously reported. Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family, previously wrote, “Use of cannabis increases a person's chance of developing a bipolar disorder or schizophrenia by an average of 47%. It's also shown to significantly increase hallucinations and paranoia. “In fact, it's been determined that regular use of medical marijuana leads to a higher chance of heart attack, stroke and coronary artery disease. … If the established goal is to make America healthy and great again, this objective will not be reached by increasing access to poisonous pot.” In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, the Apostle Paul asked, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, Who is in you, Whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” Montana listeners like our brevity and updates on the persecuted Here at The Worldview in 5 Minutes, Winston and Heather Royal in Helena, Montana, wrote, “Adam, we appreciate the newscast because it's short, to the point, and from a Christian perspective. We appreciate hearing about our Christian brothers and sisters around the world. And we often listen to it at breakfast time. Thank you for your work!” Texas listener values boldness and truthfulness of The Worldview And Byron Barlowe in Plano, Texas wrote, “Adam, your newscast is something I've evangelized about for four reasons. I find the integration of a Biblical worldview into reporting the news to be effective and refreshing. Brevity matters more than ever. I also relate to the brevity of your newscast since Probe Ministries, a group I write for, produces a 3-minute daily feature. The candor among you and the two other writers of The Worldview is bold, truthful, and necessary. For example, I appreciate your reference to homosexual faux marriage instead of so-called ‘gay marriage.' Spade-calling is truth-telling and, when done in a gracious spirit led by the Spirit of God, can have good effect. You have a golden radio voice that emanates masculinity without undue forcefulness. Both women and men need that in the era of so-called ‘toxic masculinity' and the feminized Church which follows a confused culture. I just like it, too.” Byron, thanks for your encouragement as we use the instruments of our laptops and voice to communicate. 23 Worldview listeners gave $13,150.04 And finally, by Thursday night at 9:00pm Central, 23 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the 6-member team behind The Worldview for another year. Our thanks to Jerry in Angie, Louisiana and Thomas in Spartanburg, South Carolina – both of whom gave $25 as well as David in Wilmington, Ohio and Lori in Rockford, Illinois – both of whom gave $50. We appreciate Tony and Jennie in Palmdale, California who gave $80.04, Samuel in Greensboro, North Carolina who gave $90, and Jeanne in Thomasville, North Carolina and Ron in Orange Park, Florida – both of whom gave $100. We're grateful to God for Jody in Westerlo, New York and Kevin and Shelly in Columbus, Nebraska – both of whom gave $200, Glenn and Linda in Palmdale, California who gave $240, Marlowe in Freetown, Prince Edward Isalnd, Canada who gave $250, Kelly in Rio Rancho, New Mexico who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300, and Vanessa in Templeton, California and Nicki in Carthage, Missouri – both of whom pledged $35/month for 12 months for a gift of $420. We were touched by the generosity of Serge in Simpsonville, South Carolina who gave $500, Charles and Pamela in Sierra Madre, California  who gave $500, Sean in Burlington, Wisconsin who gave $500, and Francesca in Rockaway Township, New Jersey who also gave $500. All four of them were matched by our friend in Naples, Florida who gave another $2,000. And we were blown away by Frederick in Gainesville, Florida who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600, Jeff in Sevierville, Tennessee who gave $1,000, and Steve and Carla in Katy, Texas who gave $5,000. Wow! Those 23 gifts add up to $13,150.04. That's the largest total amount in a single day throughout this July 2026 fundraiser. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $94,270 (sound effect of people cheering) We need to raise $29,230 by midnight tonight, July 31st! That means in order to hit our final goal of $123,500 by midnight tonight, Friday, July 31st, God needs to prompt folks to give an astounding $29,230 in order for the 6-member Worldview newscast team to be fully funded for another year. So, as I've said over the last several days, if you have been waiting until the last minute, this … is … it!  We could really use your help.  The finish line is upon us. Perhaps in our national audience, there are three others, just like Steve and Carla in Katy, Texas, who feel led by God to give a one-time gift of $5,000. If that $15,000 comes in, we would need just 15 people to either give a one-time gift of $1,000 or make a monthly pledge of $83.33 for 12 months which adds up to $1,000. If all of that is way out of your budget, just give what you can. $10. $20. $30. Every dollar gets us closer. Now, if you can't give a dime, then pray. Pray that God would stir the hearts of those who can give! Just go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  And remember this, if you want to continue your monthly pledge to The Worldview that you started prior to July 1, 2026, please let me know so we can count your generous ongoing gift toward our total. This newscast team champions the truth and uses the Bible as our plumbline.  We actually cite relevant Bible verses that really come alive as we look at the news of the day.  Plus, we report, and we're unique in this, on the persecuted church, the battles for life and a godly perspective on sexuality, often including action steps on how you can make a difference as a believer. Don't forget: The Worldview in 5 Minutes is also commercial free. We have no sponsors. Nor do we have a pay wall.  Anyone who wants to access this newscast can get it for free. So, all we have is you! What is God prompting you to do right now? Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give. Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, July 31st, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

New Mexico is full of smart, hardworking people, so why does the state keep settling for broken systems and bottom-of-the-list outcomes? We bring in Gregg Hull, the longtime mayor of Rio Rancho and the Republican nominee for governor, to make the case that competence is a policy and that Rio Rancho's track record can scale statewide if leaders stop chasing sound bites and start delivering measurable results.We talk through the toughest issues voters bring up first: crime, fentanyl, homelessness, and behavioral health. Hull lays out a “community solutions” approach that pairs enforcement with the resources cities actually need, and we press him on what a governor can do when local leaders claim they've got it handled while residents see open-air drug use and encampments growing. We also dig into bail reform and the political reality of working with a legislature that often resists undoing its own unintended consequences.Then we shift to flashpoints that shape trust in government: sanctuary city policy and immigration enforcement, voter ID and election integrity, and the CYFD controversy involving a 15-year-old sent across the border unescorted. Hull calls for a full investigation and a top-to-bottom review focused on child safety first. We close with the economic and education agenda, including eliminating the New Mexico state income tax, auditing fraud and waste, defending oil and gas as a major driver of revenue, and pushing early literacy plus career technical education so students can graduate into real opportunity.If you want more conversations like this, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more New Mexicans can find the show.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

Are the democrats and republicans getting any where by taking shots at each other on social media? AEW President Tony Khan joins BV to discuss the show in Rio Rancho and upcoming pay-per-view event. Vogt's Notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Gessing joins Bob Clark to discuss an increase to minimum wage in New Mexico, LFC policies, teachers unions, and much more on the last day of school for kids in Rio Rancho. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rio Rancho election results, spicy text line comments, and Paul Gessing on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Wymer, Rio Rancho Mayoral Race Candidate, discusses his goals for mayor just in time for early voting. More information at wymer4mayor.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Marler and Barry Roth, from the National UFO Historical Records Center in Rio Rancho in conjunction with Rio Rancho Schools join TJ to discuss, Trump and UFO records, the latest things going on at the Center, and the tragic disappearance of a local Air Force General. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Mexico Gubernatorial candidate Gregg hull joins The Morning Show with Bob Clark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The global race for hypersonic weapons is accelerating, and New Mexico is becoming part of it. Castelion, a private defense startup, is investing in a new missile manufacturing facility near Rio Rancho, with an unconventional philosophy: build fast, test often. In this episode, Gabby and Chris sit down with company leaders to talk about their mission to help the U.S. close the gap with global adversaries. Castelion leaders also discuss the hundreds of engineering and construction jobs promised to New Mexico, and the environmental concerns raised by nearby residents as the project moves forward. Will taking this risk ultimately help the U.S. Military? How big a role is New Mexico playing in global defense? Learn more about Project Ranger and the plans already underway.  Thanks for listening. If you've got an idea, send it to us at chris.mckee@krqe.com or gabrielle.burkhart@krqe.com. Give us a follow on social media at @ChrisMcKeeTV and @gburkNM. Watch or listen to our prior podcasts online at KRQE.com/insiders and our KRQE YouTube channel, or on broadcast TV every Wednesday at 10:35 p.m. MST on Fox New Mexico. 

Show Notes: https://wetfyswing.com/891b Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Gary founded San Juan Rod Works in 2020 out of his garage. Today, he's moved into a dedicated showroom and education space in Rio Rancho, New Mexico — built around community, casting, and conservation. This episode walks through how to actually choose a fly rod without overcomplicating it — starting with species, then flies, then casting style.

Cindi Tucker and Tracy Rodden with Feed New Mexico Kids work to ensure that New Mexico students have food for the weekends. Tracy is the Executive Director, and Cindi serves as a volunteer while she and her husband also support the ministry financially. Tracy said, “Right now we have 14 churches and business partners packing and distributing ‘snack packs’ to students in schools in Albuquerque, Bosque Farms, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and Pecos, NM. We need more partners and more individual support to make sure everyone can eat. Over 4000 students are receiving food every week!” It is heartbreaking to think that 1 in 3 children is food insecure in New Mexico! Find out how you can volunteer with Feed New Mexico Kids, or become a partner by adopting a school to ensure every student has food to eat!  Contact Tracy by email at FeedNMKids@gmail.com for more information. The post Cindi Tucker and Tracy Rodden appeared first on ABQ Connect.

In this episode, Amit Garg, MD, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Presbyterian in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, New Mexico, discusses key innovations in precision radiotherapy, shifting perceptions around radiation treatment, and how community based health systems can deliver high quality cancer care while improving access and efficiency for underserved populations.

2-10-26 Rio Rancho Girls' Basketball Coach Lori Mabrey joins the program

Emiliano Griego and Miguel Martinez of Free Flow Mechanical join the discussion to share their expertise in plumbing, highlighting the services they offer, the support they provide to customers, and practical advice for maintaining reliable plumbing systems. Free Flow Mechanical | Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning | 4114 La Colorada Ct SE, Rio Rancho, NM, USA The post Emiliano Griego and Miguel Martinez appeared first on ABQ Connect.

12-18-25 Rio Rancho Boys Basketball Coach Steve Heredia joins the program

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull joins the Morning Show with Bob Clark for one of the last times as Mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Cavemen start of the year at 2-1 they kick off the Artesia tournament against Rio Rancho. Coach Zumbrun joined the podcast to discuss the expectations the Cavemen have set for themselves this year, who has filled into the leadership roles, and more. Do the Cavemen have a strong level of confidence? Who might we see dunking the ball this year? Are there any impactful newcomers? We cover all of these questions and more on this episode of the Coach's Show.   Produced & Edited by All Sports Best Hosted at Lucky Bull Grill   All Sports Best hats are available now! Message us on social media to reserve your favorite color today while they last!

There are a lot of questions now with the big project recently announced project in Rio Rancho. Sandoval County Manager Wayne Johnson joins the Morning Show to share the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speakers: Judge Sandra Engel retired from the bench in September of 2022. She served as a Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judge for over 16 years. She currently sits on the bench as a senior judge. She received her B.S. in Marketing from the University of Alabama and received her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1993.  After moving to New Mexico, she spent a few years in private practice handling both civil and criminal cases, acting as a guardian ad litem, CASA and respondent's attorney in child abuse cases. She was an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Rio Rancho, handling primarily DWI cases, and served as Assistant District Attorney for the Second Judicial District, Bernalillo County for 10 years prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases.As a judge, she presided over a large misdemeanor criminal docket.  In addition to the duties of her regular criminal docket, she also had been heavily involved in specialty courts. She created, implemented, and presided over the Community Veterans Court; a specialty treatment court designed to help effectuate treatment for Veterans coming through Metropolitan Court.  She created and implemented the Courts to School Program where Defendants are sentenced in front of high school and college students with the purpose of educating and deterring the students from drinking and driving.  She also served as Presiding Judge of the Domestic Violence Early Intervention Program (EIP). She served as presiding judge over the criminal division of the Metropolitan Court and served as chief judge as well, managing a C-Suite and staff of over 300 employees.  In 2021, Judge Engel became an executive leadership coach, working with law students, judges, attorneys, and business leaders. She completed her coach training and received her certification from ICF as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and is currently pursuing her PCC. She has completed the Train the Trainer Program through the Justice Coaching Center and now trains and supports the implementation of coaching programs in judiciaries around the nation. She specializes in leadership/ performance coaching and transformational transition coaching. She regularly presents at legal conferences in the areas of leadership and well-being.Pamela Moore, LPCC, CCTP currently serves as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Director of the State Bar of New Mexico's Legal Well Being Department where she educates the legal community on positive health and well-being and assists in providing resources and services to any legal professional struggling with mental, emotional or behavioral issues.  Ms. Moore served as an advisory member to the National Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs in 2019, 2020, and again in 2026 and is the current New Mexico representative for the Institute for Well Being In Law. Eduardo Ramirez is an Assistant Public Defender with the Law Offices of the Public Defender in the Hobbs Office. Eduardo joined the LOPD family in February of 2021 after relocating to New Mexico at the end of 2020. Eduardo earned his law school degree from the University of Colorado Law School, graduating in May 2019. He is the first in his family to not only graduate from college, but also law school. Since as far back as he can remember, Eduardo has always had a passion for helping individuals who are underprivileged and impoverished. Growing up in poverty himself, he saw many people struggle with the criminal justice system and just how important effective representation is. As an adult, Eduardo has learned the importance of self-care, to continue representing clients to the best of his ability. He helps with their criminal case but also makes efforts to better their lives. Eduardo is a zealous advocate, and his goal is to eventually rid the notion of a “public pretender.” Luckily, he has amazing mentorship and colleagues down in Hobbs who help him, and he would not be the attorney he is, without them! Outside of work, Eduardo enjoys being involved in the community, caring for his various plants, and his lovely Pit Bull, Izabel.Disclaimer: Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico's Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by the State Bar of New Mexico and/or the State Bar Foundation. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and not intended as statements on behalf of their employers.

11-06-25 Rio Rancho Boys' Soccer Coach John Sheppard joins TEAM Talk

WWE RAW 11/3/25 kicks off live from Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Journalist Lee Sanders is back to break down every explosive turn. Tonight: new World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk makes his first appearance since claiming gold, and the fallout is real. Plus: what's next for Jey Uso after his title loss, and the card heats up with major match-ups including:AJ Styles & Dragon Lee (c) vs. Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh for the World Tag Team Championship Nikki Bella & Stephanie Vaquer vs. Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) And singles action: Penta vs. El Grande Americano Join me as we unpack the angles, dissect CM Punk's first steps as champion, speculate on Jey Uso's trajectory, and set up the road to WAR Games. Don't miss a minute of the action.BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY JustMoviePosters.comHolidays are here! Don't let your walls be blank any lonfer!

Speakers: Judge Sandra Engel retired from the bench in September of 2022. She served as a Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judge for over 16 years. She currently sits on the bench as a senior judge. She received her B.S. in Marketing from the University of Alabama and received her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1993.  After moving to New Mexico, she spent a few years in private practice handling both civil and criminal cases, acting as a guardian ad litem, CASA and respondent's attorney in child abuse cases. She was an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Rio Rancho, handling primarily DWI cases, and served as Assistant District Attorney for the Second Judicial District, Bernalillo County for 10 years prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases.As a judge, she presided over a large misdemeanor criminal docket.  In addition to the duties of her regular criminal docket, she also had been heavily involved in specialty courts. She created, implemented, and presided over the Community Veterans Court; a specialty treatment court designed to help effectuate treatment for Veterans coming through Metropolitan Court.  She created and implemented the Courts to School Program where Defendants are sentenced in front of high school and college students with the purpose of educating and deterring the students from drinking and driving.  She also served as Presiding Judge of the Domestic Violence Early Intervention Program (EIP). She served as presiding judge over the criminal division of the Metropolitan Court and served as chief judge as well, managing a C-Suite and staff of over 300 employees.  In 2021, Judge Engel became an executive leadership coach, working with law students, judges, attorneys, and business leaders. She completed her coach training and received her certification from ICF as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and is currently pursuing her PCC. She has completed the Train the Trainer Program through the Justice Coaching Center and now trains and supports the implementation of coaching programs in judiciaries around the nation. She specializes in leadership/ performance coaching and transformational transition coaching. She regularly presents at legal conferences in the areas of leadership and well-being.Pamela Moore, LPCC, CCTP currently serves as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Director of the State Bar of New Mexico's Legal Well Being Department where she educates the legal community on positive health and well-being and assists in providing resources and services to any legal professional struggling with mental, emotional or behavioral issues.  Ms. Moore served as an advisory member to the National Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs in 2019, 2020, and again in 2026 and is the current New Mexico representative for the Institute for Well Being In Law. Eduardo Ramirez is an Assistant Public Defender with the Law Offices of the Public Defender in the Hobbs Office. Eduardo joined the LOPD family in February of 2021 after relocating to New Mexico at the end of 2020. Eduardo earned his law school degree from the University of Colorado Law School, graduating in May 2019. He is the first in his family to not only graduate from college, but also law school. Since as far back as he can remember, Eduardo has always had a passion for helping individuals who are underprivileged and impoverished. Growing up in poverty himself, he saw many people struggle with the criminal justice system and just how important effective representation is. As an adult, Eduardo has learned the importance of self-care, to continue representing clients to the best of his ability. He helps with their criminal case but also makes efforts to better their lives. Eduardo is a zealous advocate, and his goal is to eventually rid the notion of a “public pretender.” Luckily, he has amazing mentorship and colleagues down in Hobbs who help him, and he would not be the attorney he is, without them! Outside of work, Eduardo enjoys being involved in the community, caring for his various plants, and his lovely Pit Bull, Izabel.Disclaimer: Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico's Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by the State Bar of New Mexico and/or the State Bar Foundation. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and not intended as statements on behalf of their employers.

9-17-25 New Mexico Pro Hockey Club General Manager Jared Johnson joins the program to talk about the upcoming Logo Unveiling Party that will be held in Rio Rancho

Ezra leads 1,500 men and their families on a dangerous 900-mile journey from Babylon to Jerusalem, transporting 35 tons of gold and silver without military protection. When he discovers no Levites have volunteered for the journey, he must recruit worship leaders before the caravan can depart. Through fasting, prayer, and careful accountability, Ezra demonstrates what it means to stake everything on God's protective hand, even when millions of dollars and hundreds of lives hang in the balance.  The Rev. Adam DeGroot, pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, NM, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Ezra 8.  To learn more about Calvary Lutheran, visit calvaryLCMS.com. The Persian king Cyrus issues an astonishing decree: the exiles may go home. Among them are the Jews—God's chosen people—whom this pagan ruler not only repatriates, but commands to rebuild the temple of the Lord. Ezra 1–4 tells of their return, the joy of restored worship, and the crushing opposition that brings construction to a standstill. Then the prophets Haggai and Zechariah speak with God's authority, calling His people to courage, repentance, and hope. In Ezra 5–8 the temple is completed, worship flourishes, and hearts are renewed in God's Word. This series on Thy Strong Word follows the events in the order they happened, revealing how the Lord moves kings and prophets, overcomes opposition, and restores His people. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend a classroom aboard a spaceship filled with non-human children? In Episode 92 of the Alien UFO Podcast, Simon Bown delves into the extraordinary world of Linda Smith, as he reads excerpts from her captivating book, "The Kings Are Coming: A Multi-Generational Intergalactic Odyssey. " This episode takes you on a breathtaking journey through Linda's childhood of UFO sightings and experiences with extraterrestrial beings, revealing a reality that challenges our understanding of the universe and our place within it.Linda's narrative is a remarkable account of her encounters with various extraterrestrial beings, including her special bond with a red-haired boy and her mentorship under a significant mantis-like creature. As she recounts her experiences, listeners will gain insights into her empathic abilities and the unique training she received from the Sisterhood, an interstellar council composed of diverse alien species. This episode not only explores Linda's UFO sightings and her personal story but also connects to broader themes of alien visitation theories and the rich tapestry of high strangeness phenomena.The discussion extends to Linda's mother's documented UFO sightings, which began in December 1994, and the family's encounters with triangular craft soaring above their neighborhood. These historic UFO cases add layers of intrigue to an already fascinating narrative, inviting listeners to ponder the implications of such unexplained phenomena. As Simon emphasizes the importance of Linda's story, he encourages everyone to explore her book for a deeper understanding of her intergalactic journey.Join us in Episode 92 of the Alien UFO Podcast as we investigate extraterrestrial life and the evidence that supports its existence. Whether you're a seasoned ufologist or a curious newcomer, this episode promises to enrich your understanding of UFO phenomena analysis and the implications of alien visitation. Don't miss out on this chance to engage with Linda's powerful experiences that challenge our perceptions of reality and the universe. Tune in and discover the incredible world of extraterrestrial encounters that await you!BioLinda Smith is a multigenerational experiencer for the past fifty years (spanning four generations), author and mother of four children. She was born in Manhattan, New York, in 1964. She and her family lived in Jackson Heights, Queens, until 1966, then grew up in Uniondale and Freeport, New York. She studied business at C.W. Post Campus. Linda Smith has worked in education since 1998.Her maternal grandmother never really spoke about any experiences but did have an unexplained scoop mark on her leg since she was a child. Linda's mother always suspected that this was from alien contact but never asked her mother about it. Linda's mother, Ruth, started openly showing an interest in UFOs in 1994 and that is when she started logging every sighting and experience she had. Linda started journaling shortly after that at the request of her mother. All four of Linda's children have also had several experiences over the years.This makes them the fourth generation in this family having UFO experiences. In September, 2017, Linda became a member of the Executive Council for the New Mexico UFO and Paranormal Forum. She is also a panel member for the abduction group for the NMUPF. Linda has been asked to speak at the 2018 UFO Watchtower conference in Hooper, Colorado, and has been asked to be a guest several times for Aquarian Radio to speak about her experiences over the past fifty years. Linda and her husband Richard live in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and are working on their latest project, the Human Origins Conference. To contact her for a speaking engagement, visit ufoteacher.com today.https://www.ufoteacher.com/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078KPYZGD https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP

Have you ever wondered what it's like to encounter beings from beyond our world? In Episode 185 of the Alien UFO Podcast, host Simon Bown sits down with Linda Smith, a multi-generational UFO experiencer and the author of 'The Kings Are Coming. ' Linda's journey into the realm of alien abductions began at the tender age of three, when she first caught a glimpse of glowing feet in her hallway—an encounter that would set the stage for a lifetime of high strangeness phenomena.Throughout this captivating episode, Linda shares her profound experiences with UFO sightings and alien visitations, revealing the deep emotional and psychological impacts these encounters have had on her and her family. As a participant in numerous UFO forums and conferences, she has dedicated herself to investigating extraterrestrial life and understanding the historic UFO cases that shape our perception of the unknown.Linda's book chronicles her family's intergalactic experiences, detailing the 'kings'—the term her sister affectionately used for the beings who visited them. She recounts her training aboard UFOs, where she developed telepathic communication skills and even healing abilities. As a mentor to other children on board, she plays a crucial role in guiding them through their own alien abductions, emphasizing the generational aspect of these extraordinary encounters.Listeners will be enthralled by Linda's insights into the craft beyond human technology and the unexplained phenomena that continue to baffle researchers and enthusiasts alike. With a rich history of Scottish UFO sightings and abduction experiences, her narrative blends personal anecdotes with broader themes of paranormal investigations and evidence of alien life.As the episode unfolds, Linda hints at a significant event on the horizon, leaving listeners pondering the implications of future alien abductions. Join us as we explore the depths of the alien UFO phenomena, diving into the mysteries that surround us. This episode is not just about UFOs; it's about understanding our place in the universe and the extraordinary experiences that connect us to the cosmos.Don't miss this enlightening conversation on the Alien UFO Podcast, where we peel back the layers of our reality to uncover the truth about UFOs, aliens, and the history of UFO encounters that continue to intrigue and inspire.BioLinda Smith is a multigenerational experiencer for the past fifty years (spanning four generations), author and mother of four children. She was born in Manhattan, New York, in 1964. She and her family lived in Jackson Heights, Queens, until 1966, then grew up in Uniondale and Freeport, New York. She studied business at C.W. Post Campus. Linda Smith has worked in education since 1998.Her maternal grandmother never really spoke about any experiences but did have an unexplained scoop mark on her leg since she was a child. Linda's mother always suspected that this was from alien contact but never asked her mother about it. Linda's mother, Ruth, started openly showing an interest in UFOs in 1994 and that is when she started logging every sighting and experience she had. Linda started journaling shortly after that at the request of her mother. All four of Linda's children have also had several experiences over the years.This makes them the fourth generation in this family having UFO experiences. In September, 2017, Linda became a member of the Executive Council for the New Mexico UFO and Paranormal Forum. She is also a panel member for the abduction group for the NMUPF. Linda has been asked to speak at the 2018 UFO Watchtower conference in Hooper, Colorado, and has been asked to be a guest several times for Aquarian Radio to speak about her experiences over the past fifty years. Linda and her husband Richard live in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and are working on their latest project, the Human Origins Conference. To contact her for a speaking engagement, visit ufoteacher.com today.https://www.ufoteacher.com/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078KPYZGD https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP

Not enough room, blue man group, photoshoots, and tummy issues. Charlie believes he knows how Hidden Valley Ranch got its start. A Rio Rancho high school baseball player peed into a water jug of the opposing team. Fourteen cars have been stolen from the airport. Shooting on the Las Vegas strip. Gianna turned 15 over the weekend. RMG+ is driving Rover crazy. Bankruptcy box. Rioters in LA take over the streets in an anti-ICE protest. JLR is fascinated by Maria Bartiromo. Duji is taking Imodium. Mixing wine with soda. The color of chicken eggs. Karen Read trial. Sneaking in to the Champions League Final. Charlie snuck onto Master P's trailer. Men wearing short shorts. Adobo. Woman at the weed store accidently tipped five thousand dollars.

Not enough room, blue man group , photoshoots, and tummy issues. Charlie believes he knows how Hidden Valley Ranch got its start. A Rio Rancho high school baseball player peed into a water jug of the opposing team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not enough room, blue man group , photoshoots, and tummy issues. Charlie believes he knows how Hidden Valley Ranch got its start. A Rio Rancho high school baseball player peed into a water jug of the opposing team.

Not enough room, blue man group, photoshoots, and tummy issues. Charlie believes he knows how Hidden Valley Ranch got its start. A Rio Rancho high school baseball player peed into a water jug of the opposing team. Fourteen cars have been stolen from the airport. Shooting on the Las Vegas strip. Gianna turned 15 over the weekend. RMG+ is driving Rover crazy. Bankruptcy box. Rioters in LA take over the streets in an anti-ICE protest. JLR is fascinated by Maria Bartiromo. Duji is taking Imodium. Mixing wine with soda. The color of chicken eggs. Karen Read trial. Sneaking in to the Champions League Final. Charlie snuck onto Master P's trailer. Men wearing short shorts. Adobo. Woman at the weed store accidently tipped five thousand dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power-Wrestling Podcast präsentiert: Endlich wieder DYNAMITE! AEW Dynamite vom 21. Mai 2025 aus Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Darin: Chaos vor „Double or Nothing“ – mit ausschlaggebender Unterstützung für die Death Riders und die Young Bucks. Emotionale Begegnungen der Owen-Hart-Cup-Finalisten. Mercedes Moné rastet aus. Und Toni Storms Regentschaft gerät in Gefahr. Alles Ergebnisse und Entwicklungen hier im großen Bericht: https://www.power-wrestling.de/aew-dynamite/aew-dynamite-21525-mega-chaos-entbrennt-mjf-unterschreibt-ppv-main-event-fix Die aktuelle Berichterstattung rund um WWE und AEW findest du bei uns unter: https://www.power-wrestling.de  HOL DIR JETZT DEINEN PATREON-FREIMONAT! Alle Podcasts zuerst, viele exklusive Bonus-Folgen, alles werbefrei, über 2.000 Ausgaben im großen Archiv. Jetzt anmelden und einen Monat kostenlos hören: https://www.patreon.com/powerwrestling/redeem/3F028 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were treated to the last Dynamite before Double or Nothing 2025, from Rio Rancho, AZ. Let's go ahead and review it!ResultsSwerve Strickland & The Opps defeat Jon Moxley & The Young BucksRicochet defeats Anthony BowensMina Shirakawa defeats Julia HartJoin me as we dive into the latest happenings in the wrestling world—from AEW to WWE and everything in between. Expect in-depth analysis, fiery opinions, and lively discussion. And if you're catching this live, feel free to drop your thoughts in the chat!

Former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce and radio host Derek Underhill share perspectives with young New Mexicans Danielle Hernandez, & Denice Sanchez on the biggest local and national headlines every week!Discussed in this week's show:Massive fentanyl bust seizes 873 pounds in Albuquerque. What's driving this deadly surge?Albuquerque's crime stats twisted. How far will Keller go to dodge the truth?Kids, 7 and 9, wield loaded gun in Albuquerque standoff. What's sparking this youth chaos?Cuban murderer sneaks past border. How many killers hide in New Mexico's shadows?Woman ditches abortion after 700-mile drive. Hear her heart-stopping choice!Rio Rancho holds firm on voter ID. Will other cities dare defy the state?Sanders, AOC soar on $15,000/hour jets. How do they justify being against oligarchy?Trump halts India-Pakistan brinkmanship. Can he stop a nuclear catastrophe?Tune in to hear it all and more, and join us weekly for a closer look Inside New Mexico!

RIO RANCHO, NM: FightBook MMA brings you Sitting Ringside EP. 241 on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET.The hosts of the show are Roberto “El Jefe” Villa, CEO of FightBook MMA; Rudy “The Prophet” Lara, producer/president of FightBook MMA; and Mark “Canada Dry” Ambeau-Miller. Our show will be streaming LIVE on our Facebook Page, Twitter, Rumble, and the audio version on all the audio platforms.We will start the show by giving our shout-outs and announcing the events scheduled for this weekend. We will quickly recap UFC Mexico: Moreno vs Erceg. We will also have our “Outside The Cage News” segment as we talk about “other news.” We will end the show by giving our prediction for UFC Vegas 105: Emmett vs. Murphy. So grab a drink, sit back, relax, and hang out with us, and if you want to join us, let us know on our live streams.

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories Podcast is honored to introduce Jaeden Huenemann—a 25-year-old Diné (Navajo) artist of Korean and German descent who is forging his own path in the world of music. Jaeden's journey as a musician has been deeply shaped by his family. From an early age, he learned discipline and organization at home while witnessing the passion for music through his uncle, a professional guitarist in Minneapolis. Inspired by this legacy, Jaeden picked up the guitar at age 13, setting the stage for his lifelong calling. Now, as a full-time professional musician and private guitar instructor, Jaeden has built a thriving small business, recently earning recognition as the Best Music School in Rio Rancho, NM (2024). Teaching and performing bring him immense joy, and he shares the power of music as healing, connection, and self-expression. In this episode, Jaeden shares:

RIO RANCHO, NM: FightBook MMA brings you Sitting Ringside EP. 239.The hosts of the show are Roberto “El Jefe” Villa, CEO of FightBook MMA; Rudy “The Prophet” Lara, producer/president of FightBook MMA; and Mark “Canada Dry” Ambeau-Miller. Our show will be streaming LIVE on our Facebook Page, Twitter, Rumble, and the audio version on all the audio platforms.We will start the show by giving our shout-outs and announcing the events scheduled for this weekend. We will quickly recap UFC Vegas 103: Kape vs. Almabayev.We will also have our “Outside The Cage News” segment as we talk about “other news.” We will end the show by giving our prediction for UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev.

Frank talks about the latest news in the drone saga as Trump addresses the issue. He then opens mail from listeners and later gives the UFO Report concerning the new home for the National UFO Historical Records Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show joined by nationally-syndicated host Dominic Carter to talk about the idealization of UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, Luigi Mangione and former New York Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau confronting quarterback Brett Favre over his NFL sack record being broken. Frank is then joined by Michael Christian, the director of the play Crazy About You. Michael Shapiro, who plays the Unconscious and James Bastone, the executive producer join in on the conversation on their play about Sigmund Freud. Frank talks about the latest news in the drone saga as Trump addresses the issue. He then opens mail from listeners and later gives the UFO Report concerning the new home for the National UFO Historical Records Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Frank starts the third hour talking about the potential of privatization of the United States Postal Service. He then talks about George Santos' new podcast, generational divides and more. He also reveals the Conspiracy of the Day mysterious disappearance of William Mason, a man who planned to publish a book exposing the secrets of the Freemasons. Frank wraps up the show talking about the first night of Hanukkah and Christmas Day falling on December 25. He is also joined by Noam Laden for News You Can Use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Switch Leader Podcast, Josh Baldwin and Dustin Wells dive deep into the essential roles that make Switch thrive. Dustin, youth pastor at the Rio Rancho campus, shares how every volunteer—whether tearing down Nine Square, serving snacks, or leading a small group—plays a vital part in the success of Switch. They discuss how to foster collaboration among leaders and celebrate wins, no matter their role. This episode reminds us that true success in ministry comes from teamwork and mutual encouragement, not just those in the spotlight.

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65-year-old Marilyn Gandert worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years. She was a solitary woman who lived alone and was getting ready to sell her house and retire. Tragically, Marilyn was never able to enjoy her retirement. In January of 2018, her mangled and charred remains were found on a backroad in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Someone had brutally beaten and stabbed Marilyn to death, covered her in gasoline, and burned her body.