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This episode takes us to White Sands National Park in Southern New Mexico, home to the world's largest gypsum dune field. The brilliant white sands form a stunning landscape shaped by both nature and history, offering a glimpse into the unique ecosystems and cultural heritage of the border region. White Sands, once a National Monument, became a National Park in 2019, marking an exciting chapter in its long history.We're joined by Marie Frias Sauter, the park's superintendent since 2012. Marie's journey is as dynamic as the dunes she oversees. Growing up as a dual citizen in Mexico City, her early fascination with geography and cartography led her to study at the University of Georgia, where she witnessed the transformation of traditional map-making into modern GIS technology. Over her career, Marie has lent her expertise to parks across the country, bringing her passion for preservation and innovation to every role.In this episode, Marie shares her insights on managing a park with deep ties to both the Department of Defense and its sister park in Mexico, the evolving science of the gypsum dunes, and the park's soon addition—the Ice Age Trail. She also discusses the discovery of ancient trackways, the thrill of hiking and sledding down the dunes, and the challenges of climate change, including the potential loss of wet dune systems as water tables decline.Join us as we explore Marie's extraordinary career, the vibrant culture of the borderlands, and the unique wonders of White Sands National Park.You can follow Who Runs This Park on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, can email us at info@whorunsthispark.com or check us out online at whorunsthispark.com. Sign up for the Who Runs This Park's newsletter at linktr.ee/whorunsthispark. Who Runs This Park is produced by Maddie Pellman with music by Danielle Bees.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on a reward for information on a deadly New Mexico wildfire as well as progress fighting it.

Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into the fascinating world of AI art. We'll explore how artificial intelligence is transforming creativity, challenging traditional notions of quality in art. Rather than focusing on the technical precision or aesthetic appeal, we'll discuss why the power of an idea can hold more significance. Tune in to understand how AI is reshaping the art landscape and emphasizing the importance of innovation and conceptual depth. #AIArt #ArtAndIdeas #CreativityReimagined #DigitalArt #ConceptOverQuality To help Ruidoso wildfire victims, consider these reliable resources: THE BEST BET RIGHT NOW AS I HAVE BEEN TOLD IS HERE: https://www.cfolc.org/ THE SHELTER FUND Please help the victims of the South Fork and Salt Fires. DONATE HERE Thank You 1. **American Red Cross**: The Red Cross often supports disaster relief efforts and provides assistance to those affected by wildfires. You can donate specifically to wildfire relief efforts through their website: [American Red Cross](https://www.redcross.org/). 2. **Salvation Army**: The Salvation Army provides emergency disaster services, including support for wildfire victims. Donations can be made through their site: [Salvation Army Disaster Services](https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/help-disaster-survivors/). 3. **GoFundMe**: There are usually several verified campaigns set up for specific families or communities affected by wildfires. You can search for Ruidoso wildfire relief efforts directly on [GoFundMe](https://www.gofundme.com/). 4. **Community Foundations**: Local community foundations often set up emergency funds for disaster relief. Check out the [Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico](https://www.communityfoundationofsouthernnewmexico.com/) for any specific wildfire relief funds. 5. **Local News Websites**: Websites like [Ruidoso News](https://www.ruidosonews.com/) and other local outlets often provide updated information on how to help, including links to donation drives and volunteer opportunities. These resources can direct you to ways to donate money, goods, or time to assist those affected by the Ruidoso wildfires. H Dive into the world of Super7! Founded in 2001 and led by visionary designer Brian Flynn, Super7 is the ultimate pop-culture design house and producer of lifestyle collectibles, toys, and apparel. From sci-fi and giant monsters to punk rock and skateboarding, Super7's unique creations break traditional boundaries. Tune in to explore exclusive insights into their officially licensed collections for G.I. Joe, Transformers, Disney, and music legends like Iron Maiden and the Beastie Boys. Join us for a journey into the heart of pop-culture innovation with Super7!

This week Wes and Todd sit down with Painter, Lyndy Bush. Lyndy discusses Southern New Mexico, suburbs, Borderlands, Las Cruces, her artistic mother, inspiration, seeing herself as an Artist, her education, leaning into Art, her compulsion to create, Math & Science, Colorado, oil painting and metalsmithing, the old masters, layering & glazes, her art being autobiographical, routine, process, painting flowers, being a full-time Artist with a full-time career, what Art does for her, plein air, books, abstract painting, her greatest achievements, CHAC, Women's Caucus for Art, Georgia O'Keefe, Frida Kahlo, Picasso, podcasts, pricing, and some of her art philosophy.Join us for a magnificent conversation with Lyndy Bush!Check out Lyndy's spectacular work at her website www.lyndybush.comFollow Lyndy Bush on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/lyndybush_art/@lyndybush_artFacebook - www.facebook.com/LyndyBushArt

Albuquerque air board and the crisis of democracy. Another land grab under way in Southern New Mexico.  NM PED is requesting a mind-blowing $5.1 billion next year. How has education spending grown and what is happening with results?  MLG's next attempt to force EV's on you (and how you can push back) using our KeepYourCarsNM.com site.   Trever's ABQ Journal cartoon is a masterpiece. 

On this episode learn about the amazing work being done by the "Children's Reading Alliance" in Southern New Mexico. Cassandra Reveles talks with Bunny all about how the alliance is working to "engage families and the community in order to promote children's literacy. "LinksWebsite childrensreadingalliance.orgDonations:  https://www.childrensreadingalliance.org/thank-you-for-your-donation/ InstagramFacebookI Love New Mexico blog pageBunny's websiteI Love New Mexico InstagramI Love New Mexico FacebookOriginal Music by: Kene Terry

We've asked Blake Hastings, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Chief Economist at SWBC to give us his forecast on the economic environment for the coming year. In his role, he helps SWBC continue to grow successfully by providing leadership in the areas of strategic planning and corporate development. He also conducts research and analysis on the economy providing insights to SWBC business leaders and customers through an array of publications, presentations, and webinars. Additionally, he provides direction in the assessment, evaluation, and management of risk throughout the organization.Prior to joining SWBC, Blake worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas for over 14 years. He served as a Senior Vice President overseeing the San Antonio and El Paso branch offices; the Bank's HR function; and outreach to banking, business, academic, and community-based organizations of Texas, Southern New Mexico, and Northern Louisiana. He also served as a member of the Bank's Senior Management Committee leading several critical initiatives, including establishing a new leadership program to enhance the development of future senior management prospects, organizational change management and strategic planning, as well as leading several boards of directors and advisory councils.CONTACTBlake Hastings - https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakehastings/

We've asked Blake Hastings, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Chief Economist at SWBC to give us his forecast on the economic environment for the coming year. In his role, he helps SWBC continue to grow successfully by providing leadership in the areas of strategic planning and corporate development. He also conducts research and analysis on the economy providing insights to SWBC business leaders and customers through an array of publications, presentations, and webinars. Additionally, he provides direction in the assessment, evaluation, and management of risk throughout the organization.Prior to joining SWBC, Blake worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas for over 14 years. He served as a Senior Vice President overseeing the San Antonio and El Paso branch offices; the Bank's HR function; and outreach to banking, business, academic, and community-based organizations of Texas, Southern New Mexico, and Northern Louisiana. He also served as a member of the Bank's Senior Management Committee leading several critical initiatives, including establishing a new leadership program to enhance the development of future senior management prospects, organizational change management and strategic planning, as well as leading several boards of directors and advisory councils.CONTACTBlake Hastings - https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakehastings/Powerpoint - https://www.custrategyforum.com/podcast-episodes/driving-credit-union-collaboration-and-innovation-with-rick-weber-cbc-federal-credit-union-syclx

On this week's episode, we're joined by Patrick Nolan, executive director of Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks. We'll also be joined by Sen. Jeff Steinborn (D-Las Cruces), as well as Kyla Navarro, policy and community coordinator for Friends of the OMDP. The New Mexico Legislative Session recently wrapped up and Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks celebrated the legislature's decision to fund a feasibility study, which is a step towards establishing a new state park in Southern New Mexico. The Broad Canyon Ranch property was acquired by the New Mexico State Parks Division in 2008 to be a destination for outdoor education. It also holds potential as a foraging and nesting habitat for various avian species. Due to budget cuts during the previous administration, the property was never opened to the public. Friends of the OMDP hopes to establish Broad Canyon Ranch as a state park for the safe public access to Slot Canyon, north of Las Cruces, and the Rio Grande corridor. This destination has increased in popularity the past few years but sits on the edge of state-owned land and national monument land. Due to this reason, accessing this destination became contentious for trespassing concerns, treading on state land to access federal lands. With funding provided through the “Junior Bill,” Sen. Steinborn and Rep. Nathan Small (D-Las Cruces) were able to allocate money to fund the study. We'll talk about the challenges this could help overcome, how it's a necessary first step to create a state park, what the current situation looks like and how we got here, and what exactly the “Junior Bill” is.

Memory palaces, chronic illness, growing up as a witch... Enjoy this interview with Olivia Pepper as much as we enjoyed the conversation! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Olivia Pepper is a writer, theorist and nondenominational artist who currently resides in rural Southern New Mexico. Olivia has dabbled abundantly in life and has been at various times a film producer, a medicinal herb farmer, an astrologer, a journalist, a labor organizer, a teacher, a line cook, and all kinds of other things. Mostly, though, Olivia is a collection of exhausted cells, weary bones, good stories, bad jokes and oddly sentimental pieces of pop culture trivia, mostly about Star Trek or queer poets of the 1920s. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Follow + support Olivia: www.lunariamysticism.com https://www.instagram.com/oliviapepper/ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ MODERN WITCHES ~ Support our work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/modernwitches?fan_landing=true Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/witchesconfluence/ Learn more on our website:  https://modernwitches.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modern-witches/support

Water scarcity solutions, especially those solutions that allow for continued food production while reducing water use, are a critical component of coping with reduced water availability now and into the future. We interviewed Dr. Manoj Shukla about a current research project of his using microgravity drip irrigation technologies from Israel on an experimental farm in Southern New Mexico.Related Links:KRQE News Flash Video on YouTubeNew Mexico State University Newsroom ArticleIf you're enjoying this podcast, please consider rating us and/or leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or Podchaser Thanks!Follow us on Twitter @RainShinePodNever miss an episode! Sign up to get an email alert whenever a new episode publishes!Have a suggestion for a future episode? Please tell us!Come Rain or Shine affiliate links:DOI Southwest CASC: https://www.swcasc.arizona.edu/   USDA Southwest Climate Hub: https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/southwest Sustainable Southwest Beef Project: https://southwestbeef.org/ 

Description: Monica talks about taking risks, the rewards it can lead to and the importance of speaking truth to power. She shares her thoughts about why it is just as important to follow as lead and encourages listeners to “lead from their chair.” A little more about Monica: Monica Jasso is the Director of Engagement for Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest encompassing West Texas and Southern New Mexico, for over 10 years. A proud Fronteriza, born in El Paso, Texas, she attended Texas A&M University, and finds purpose in advancing the mission of volunteerism to positively impact individuals and communities. Passionate about the art and science that create genuine volunteer experiences she is committed to viewing her personal and professional life through a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion and racial justice. A single mother of two bi-racial children, in her down time, she enjoys nature, hiking, reading, photography, traveling and Yelping about new foodie spots.She has earned a Certification in Volunteer Administration, which serves as evidence of experience and leadership in the field of volunteer management and is a 2022 recipient of the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (AL!VE) award that recognizes excellence in the profession of volunteer engagement.   Connect with Monica:Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/monicajasso915 Resources:The book referred to in the podcast: “See No Stranger, A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love” by Valarie Kaur. Fabulous read.Learn more about how Nicole can help your volunteer program grow and flourish when you visitwww.nicolersmith.com

Welcome to the Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Podcast! Have you ever said, “Wait, What? You sold the house and you're moving here when?”   In this episode we're talking with Bonnie Chavez, only child and primary caregiver to her parents. But she's so much more!  Bonnie Chavez was born and raised in a small town in Southern New Mexico. She was the first in her family to receive degrees and is now the CEO and Founder of Building Beloved Communities, a business consulting firm providing community-centered business solutions. As a Latina woman who values family, roots, heritage, and culture; Bonnie was confident she would care for her parents as they aged. But when they decided to sell her childhood home and move to Virginia, that was a big surprise! One day she was buying a house in Roanoke and it seemed like only the next her parents were selling their home in New Mexico and moving in! Listen in as Bonnie shares her adventures in caring for her aging parents with the sisters. We can confirm Bonnie's own description of the journey, sharing that “it's hilarious, scary, endearing, annoying, and beautiful. As an only child in this Mexican family, there are expectations - there is culture to honor. It's a ride."  This adventure in Caregiving is one you can't miss! Key Takeaways: Faith keeps Bonnie anchored. Know your anchors and go to them every day. Personally, save now for the unexpected as it will come sooner than you think. Together with your care recipient, establish how the future will look for them and you. Then…plan, plan, plan!  ———————————————— Learn More About Bonnie Chavez Bonnie Chavez is the CEO and founder of Building Beloved Communities, a business consulting firm providing community-centered business solutions. Born and raised in a small town in Southern New Mexico – she went on to the University of British Columbia to earn a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a minor in marketing - the first on both sides to get a bachelor degree. She worked for a large national nonprofit in the healthcare industry for 7 years where she then obtained a master's degree in business with a minor in economics (the first in her family on both sides to get Master's level). Bonnie is a proud lesbian, Latina woman who values her family, roots, heritage, and culture.  Connect with Bonnie Chavez Website: http://www.buildingbelovedcommunities.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonbonchavez/about_overview  Linked In: linkedin.com/in/bonnie-chavez-33070542 ———————————————— Connect with the Sisters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConfessionsOfAReluctantCaregiver Instagram: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn!

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Podcast! Have you ever said, “Wait, What?  You sold the house and you're moving here when?”   In this episode we're talking with Bonnie Chavez, only child and primary caregiver to her parents. But she's so much more!  Bonnie Chavez was born and raised in a small town in Southern New Mexico.  She was the first in her family to receive degrees and is now the CEO and Founder of Building Beloved Communities, a business consulting firm providing community-centered business solutions.As a Latina woman who values family, roots, heritage, and culture; Bonnie was confident she would care for her parents as they aged.  But when they decided to sell her childhood home and move to Virginia, that was a big surprise! One day she was buying a house in Roanoke and it seemed like only the next her parents were selling their home in New Mexico and moving in!Listen in as Bonnie shares her adventures in caring for her aging parents with the sisters. We can confirm Bonnie's own description of the journey, sharing that “it's hilarious, scary, endearing, annoying, and beautiful. As an only child in this Mexican family, there are expectations - there is culture to honor. It's a ride."  This adventure in Caregiving is one you can't miss!Key Takeaways:Faith keeps Bonnie anchored.  Know your anchors and go to them every day. Personally, save now for the unexpected as it will come sooner than you think.  Together with your care recipient, establish how the future will look for them and you.  Then…plan, plan, plan!  ————————————————Learn More About Bonnie ChavezBonnie Chavez is the CEO and founder of Building Beloved Communities, a business consulting firm providing community-centered business solutions. Born and raised in a small town in Southern New Mexico – she went on to the University of British Columbia to earn a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a minor in marketing - the first on both sides to get a bachelor degree. She worked for a large national nonprofit in the healthcare industry for 7 years where she then obtained a master's degree in business with a minor in economics (the first in her family on both sides to get Master's level). Bonnie is a proud lesbian, Latina woman who values her family, roots, heritage, and culture. Connect with Bonnie ChavezWebsite: http://www.buildingbelovedcommunities.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonbonchavez/about_overview Linked In: Support the Show.Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn!Tune in on Whole Care Network

Welcome back to Wayward Stories!  This week we pick up where we left off when we last met…exploring Southern New Mexico.  In part 2 of this 2 part series, we'll talk about hiking to an abandoned tuberculosis sanatorium high in the Organ Mountains, White Sands National Monument and much more!  I hope you'll join us tonight for an adventure in the high deserts of New Mexico.    Thanks for listening!   to see videos, photos and more check out www.waywardstories.com

On this episode, we journey to our favorite haunts in Southern New Mexico, including White Sands National Park, Oliver Lee State Park, Cloudcroft, Pistachioland, Silver City, and City of Rocks State Park.    Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Sponsors:  *Visit L.L. Bean to find your next great piece of gear: https://llbean.com *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com *Visit roadpass.com/pro and get $10 off a Roadpass membership with code RVMILES10X *Download the Parkwolf app for Apple devices here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/parkwolf-for-national-parks/id1596595516?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=reddit-r3&utm_campaign=reddit-r3 Join the RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Looking for more deals on RV memberships or gear? Check out:  https://rvmiles.com/category/deals/ Find the weekly RV and Camping News videos at the RV Miles YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RVMiles Leave RV Miles a 5-star review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Let's go shopping! Support RV Miles every time you shop Amazon: https://Amazon.com/shop/RVMiles.

New Mexico has a State Fair up in Albuquerque, but we do things differently here in Southern New Mexico. So much so that we have our own version of the state fair. I was there on Saturday and it was pretty packed. Lots of entertainment, fair food, and rodeo stuff to take in. Description from the fair The 56th annual Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo takes place September 28th through October 2nd at the Dona Ana County Fairgrounds, 13 miles west of Las Cruces. Highlights of this family friendly event include thrilling rides by Frazier Carnival Shows, professional rodeo on Friday and Saturday along with live main stage concerts Thursday through Saturday. Be amazed by the aerial jumps and flips of Brigade FMX Freestyle Motocross and the comedy of Puppy Pals, as seen on America's Got Talent. Throw in incredible and unique cuisine, Ballet Folklorico dancers, antique tractor displays, petting zoo, livestock and craft exhibits, and you will discover there is something for everyone at the Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo. SUBSCRIBE to watch more videos like this one! LET'S CONNECT! -- Zia Comics website -- Zia Comics TikTok -- Zia Comics Facebook -- Zia Comics Twitter -- Zia Comics Instagram LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST! - iTunes #ziacomics #lascruces #newmexico #lascrucesnm #lascrucesnewmexico #southernnewmexico #southernnewmexicostatefair #statefair

This week marks the end of our fourth season of Growing Forward! Time has definitely flown by over the course of the last two-plus years, and we appreciate all the support and listenership during our initial seasons. We'll be back again later this Fall as we kick off Season Five. In our final episode of this season, though, we took our show on the Road to the Amador Barr and Grill in Las Cruces. Hosts Andy Lyman (New Mexico Political Report) and Megan Kamerick (KUNM) were joined by a special panel to discuss the rollout of the cannabis industry in not only Las Cruces, but also all of Southern New Mexico. You might be interested to learn how different the approach has been than some other prominent communities like Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We can't wait to join you again for a new season, but for the time being a reminder you can listen back to any of our past episodes and seasons, right here where you streamed this episode. Those clicks, likes and listens really help us out a great deal. And, if you like what we're doing, you can also help us out financially on the New Mexico Political Report website, by hitting the "donate now" button. Thanks, and we will talk to you again very soon! Guests: Senator Carrie Hamblen (D-District 38) Las Cruces City Councilor Johana Bencomo Ben Lewinger, Executive Director, New Mexico Cannabis Chamber of Commerce Episode Music: Podington Bear - "Good Times" Blue Dot Sessions - "Low Light Switch" Blue Dot Sessions - "The Dollar Token" Blue Dot Sessions - "Two in the Back" Christian Bjoerklund - "Hallon" Growing Forward Logo Created By: Katherine Conley ******* "Growing Forward" is a collaboration between New Mexico Political Report and New Mexico PBS. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/growingforwardnm/message

We trek deep into the Earth to bring you episode 78!   We had a lot of fun discussing The Descent 2 on our way to Carlsbad Caverns National Park!  Come hear all about our descent into this Majestic and Mind-blowing cave system in Southern New Mexico!  Hop on in and join us on the road! 

Good morning everyone. In today's very special episode, Lydia and I are chatting about her experience with the Hermits Peak / Calf Canyon fire, and she is telling her story of being evacuated. After that, Jennifer will be sharing some resources- either if you are in need or or can help with some resources. Just a quick update from the fire as of today: I pulled an article from the Santa Fe New Mexican, which will be linked is linked below, and wanted to share some of the highlights with you. This is the last update I was able to find, and the website is currently showing the last update was 5 hours ago. The fire was sitting at 303,342 acres (about 473 square miles), with 2200 firefighters on scene, and was 34% contained. There is also additional fires burning in other parts of the state- the Cerro Palado Fire near Los Almos is about 45,600 acres, and the Black Fire in Southern New Mexico is about 93,000 acres. All of that being said, please keep sharing, supporting, and praying for our new mexican brothers and sisters. here's the episode. ------------------- Lydia's Social Media: Instagram: @ranch_wife_life Facebook: @rancherswifelife Tiktok: @ranchwifelife Website: https://www.rancherswifelife.com/ Fire Info / Resources: Facebook Group: Calf Canyon - Hermit's Peak Fire - Inclusive Support Group Las Vegas New Mexico Community Foundation Website: https://www.lvnmcf.com/donate-now/ Article used in opener: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/officials-wary-about-wind-as-hermits-peak-calf-canyon-grows-to-303-000-acres/article_62720c9e-d783-11ec-b63e-8b66a18dad12.html Podcast Links: Instagram: @ranchcollectivepodcast Facebook: @ranchcollectivepodcast Podcast Stickers can be found on Polich Company Etsy! Ad Links: Polich Company Social Media + Etsy Instagram: @polichcompany Facebook: @polichco Etsy: polichcompany --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ranchcollective/support

After learning that her father was gay, Lisa Lucca spent her early teen years in a deep rebellion as she struggled to understand the dynamics of her new found LGBTQ family.  Dropping out of high school to manage her boyfriend's band, Lisa set out on a journey looking for love that resulted in deep lessons about her family, love, sexuality and her own greatness.  Lisa is author of Ashes To Ink, A memoir, and co-author of the memoir, You are Loved, with her partner Mark Matthias.  She was a Blog Her 17 Voice of the Year Honoree and her essays have been published across many mediums. Lisa's weekly public radio show, Live True, has streamed globally since 2019.  Her 15 year career in the entertainment industry included positions at Lucas Film and in production management on a world tour with Janet Jackson.  She has been a life coach and speaker since 2004 with a focus on empowering women to live true to who they are, especially in midlife and beyond.  She and Mark live in the high desert mountains of Southern New Mexico.    What You Will Hear in This Episode:  Lisa's personal story. The struggle to understand her father's life and sexuality. Disappointment and rejection. Learning the power of having a best friend in your partner. Learning what it was like to be in an LGBTQ family. Writing her book Ashes to Ink. Role modeling. How kids learn about love and sexuality. How Lisa's story informs her work as a coach. Learning self validation. Mindfulness and creation. Quotes “My whole life was a search for someone to love me.” “I watched my parents model beautiful love and friendship.” “I'm trying to expose as important, sharing with adolescent children, especially your own, what love and sexuality is all about.” “I made a point to not totally turn myself over to motherhood or marriage or career.” “Learning self validation is really important.” “I believe the one single thing that is synonymous with living true is creation.” “We all have a responsibility for our own greatness.” Mentioned: https://livetruecoach.com/ Ashes to Ink Live True with Lisa Lucca https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Done-Yet-Confidence-Workplace/dp/1989603785  ***If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review.   

In this week's episode, we're talking collaborative, solutions-based journalism. We'll be joined by Diana Alba Soular — a former reporter for the Sun-News — and my former co-worker — who is now Project Manager of the Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative, and Reyes Mata III, a reporter for the Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative and a freelance reporter for the Las Cruces Sun-News. For the past year or so, he has written the Border Report, which you'll often find in Sunday's edition of the newspaper and online at www.lcsun-news.com. At the Sun-News, we've been involved with the Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative from the ground up; in 2021, loyal readers may recall Walt Rubel's coverage of a very unusual Legislative session — due, in large part, to the COVID-19 pandemic. And that brings us to the Collaborative's next steps — a deep dive into solutions-based journalism, looking at how COVID-19 has impacted southern New Mexicans and the steps forward — toward recovery, rebuilding and resilience. Reyes will be tasked with covering that effort for news outlets across Southern New Mexico through his new role at the Collaborative. But what is solutions journalism? And what will this mean for readers of the Sun-News? We try to explain that.

In today's podcast we look at the synergistic collaboration between a soil scientist and a pecan farmer. Southern New Mexico is not an ideal landscape for pecans, which grow best in warm, wet climates. But the industry is here, and Josh Bowman has determined to grow a healthy and abundant crop by focusing on the soil. Using cover crops and grazing animals, he's been able to increase the life and organic matter in the soil, and to produce a greater yield and a higher quality nut—while using less water. David Johnson was a contractor who at mid-life decided to change careers and became a microbiologist, specializing in the soil microbiome. He collaborates with farmers like Bowman to increase the quality—and quantity—of the soil with an eye not only to improved health and profits for the farmer, but also to climate change mitigation as carbon is sequestered in ever-healthier soils. Johnson and his wife Hui-Chun Su developed the Johnson-Su bioreactor, a composting system that yields a potent, microbe-rich compost that is a soil-friendly and cost-effective alternative to synthetic fertilizers.

The Advocates talk with Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi, a champion of reproductive health and justice and an abortion provider in Texas. Dr. Moayedi talks about what it has been like being a provider in Texas since SB8 became law, the tireless work leading up to the enactment of this law, and what comes next. Action Items: Advocate for the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA). WHPA is federal legislation that protects the right to access abortion. If passed, it would prevent abortion bans and ensure abortion access without medically unnecessary restrictions-like waiting periods, mandatory ultrasounds, inaccurate counseling. Get more information here and learn how to advocate for this legislation! Consider donating to these incredible organization to support Texans in need of abortion services: Texas Equal Access Fund provides funds and emotional support to people seeking abortion care. Lilith Fund is the oldest abortion fund in the state, serving patients in central and south Texas. Frontera Fund provides financial assistance, lodging, and transportation for patients living in the Rio Grande Valley or who have procedures scheduled at Whole Women's Health in McAllen, Texas. Clinic Access Support Network provides transportation, lodging, childcare assistance, compassionate care, and occasional procedure funding to patients in Houston, Texas. The Afiya Center was founded by Black women in North Texas to promote the reproductive health of Black women and girls. The center's Support Your Sistah Fund provides practical help to abortion patients. Fund Texas Choice helps with travel and accommodation costs for Texas residents seeking abortion care in- and out-of-state. The Bridge Collective provides information, transportation, accommodation, and abortion doula services. Buckle Bunnies Fund mobilizes across Texas to help secure funding for people seeking care. You can Venmo @Buckle-Bunnies, CashApp $BuckleBunniesFund, or shop on their website to support this fund. West Fund is a community organization working to create universal abortion accessibility. It provides financial assistance to patients in Texas, Southern New Mexico, and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, who are seeking procedures in El Paso, Texas, or New Mexico. Jane's Due Process provides reproductive health resources, legal aid, and case management to help young Texans navigate parental consent laws and confidentially access abortion and birth control. The Stigma Relief Fund provides financial help to Whole Woman's Health patients.

On episode 13 of the Paw'd Cast we sit down with Terra Winter at the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico! Tune in to the video below or on Apple Podcast & Spotify by searching @DACHS Paw'd Cast.

Locally owned and operated, The Double Eagle and Pepper's offer Southern New Mexico a dining experience as vibrant, welcoming and diverse in flavor as Old Mesilla itself. We have designed the menu around the love of exceptional wines, fresh and local ingredients and a twist on New Mexican food. From our Green Chile Cheese Wontons to New Mexico's only Aged Steak restaurant and you cannot forget the Award Winning Margaritas, Double Eagle and Pepper's is a must stop when you're visiting from around the world or gathering your friend and family for a lovely lunch or dinner.

I'm sorry for not uploading this sooner; time has, once again, made a mockery of me. But for this episode, we have another deep dive into another fantastic Italian varietal; Barbera. While I didn't necessarily intend for the Nebbiolo episode to be the episode immediately prior to this one, it is nice synchronicity as both grapes originate from the same region of Italy: Piedmont. However, while wines made from Nebbiolo are generally meant to slumber both in barrel and bottle for long periods of time, wines made from Barbera tend to be imbibed much younger. It also is the third most abundantly planted grape within Italy, known for high yields and for producing a deep-colored, full-bodied red wine with high acidity and lower tannins. This episode marks the return of Elizabeth Krecker, Sommelier and now one of the owners of the newest winery that is open for tastings in the Sonoita AVA, Twisted Union Wine Company. I haven't visted them yet, but I look forward to it immensely! In this episode, we drink a 2014 Barbera from Pahrump Valley Winery's Nevada Ridge label alongside a 2017 Barbera D'Alba from G. D. Vajra, and the 2013 Le Cortigane Oneste from Caduceus Cellars, a 50-50 blend of Barbera and Merlot sourced from the Mimbres Valley AVA in Southern New Mexico. Along the way, we talk about how Sommeliers taste wine and the history of Barbera. Hope you enjoy the ride! Also, as an exciting announcement, I'm working on doing a crossover episode or two with Iso and Lindsay of the fantastic ENDLESS, NAMELESS podcast. Theirs is a fascinating podcast; a divorced couple drinks through their wine stash (largely AZ vintages) and reminisce about their shared past, both the good times and the bad ones. I hope to drink with them a bottle of wine I've been saving through multiple relationships, hoping to use as an engagement bottle, but that opportunity has never come to pass. Anyway, go check them out and give them some love!

Last month I spent several days in silent meditation at Azure Village in Southern New Mexico near Gila National Forest. My host was my friend and fellow traveler Andrew Murray Dunn. As we emerged from silence we jumped right into a podcast, sitting out in the expansive desert landscape as the summer monsoons rolled in. On the show we talk about Andrew exploration of his feminine self who he calls Ava Rose, a subject very dear to my own Two Spirit journey. We talk about Andrew’s work in ethical technology, creating an Android launcher called Siempo in an attempt to create a better homescreen for the plant and override the dopamine slot machine that is our modern mobile experience. We debrief on our days of silence and speak of the animal allies we met along the way. Finally we talk about Azure Village and Andrew’s role as Village Co-lead, an conversation that continues the miniseries I have been presenting on land-based communities. Professionally, Andrew identifies foremost as a Wellness Technology Advisor. He co-founded the Digital Wellness Collective industry trade association, advises startups and nonprofits in the humane tech space, and has lectured for the Transformative Technology Academy on ethical and inclusive models. He is also working with the One Nation Party USA, headquartered at Azure Village. Andrew studied Operations and Information Management at UPenn/Wharton, Marketing at TechStarts Startup Institute, and Leadership and Awakening at Luminous Awareness Institute. Andrew has been on a journey since we recorded this, involving rituals in Mexico and a spiritual homecoming in New York City. He wrote a big blog post on reckoning with a womanizing past and has been exploring how the energy of patriarchy can be softened in institutions like greek life and business school education. For more on his work and thinking, check out his writing at https://medium.com/@aandrewdunn/ LINKS Andrew Murray Dunn: https://www.andrewmurraydunn.com/ Andrew on Medium: https://medium.com/@aandrewdunn/ Azure Village: https://www.azurevillage.one/ One Nation Party USA: https://www.onenation.party/ Siempo: http://www.getsiempo.com/ Zebras Unite: https://zebrasunite.mn.co/ Animal Speak: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GAYNLY/ Life is a Festival #72: Zhenevere Sophia Dao (The MogaDao Institute) Eros and the Shepherdess: A Tale of Trans Emergence: https://www.eamonarmstrong.com/lifeisafestival/zhenevere-sophia-dao TIMESTAMPS :11 - Azure Village is somewhere between a Burning Man camp and an eco-village :16 - Andrew’s exploration of his feminine aspect, Ava :23 - Gender Euphoria and edgewalking :37 - Unicorns vs Zebras in tech culture :46 - Debrief from four days of silence :55 - Exploring the signs and medicine from animals 1:06 - Andrew’s work as Village co-lead in Azure 1:15 - Conversation about privilege

Hello ModernJeepers, welcome to Episode Number 77 of The ModernJeeper Show… the show about Jeeps, Jeeping and Jeepers.This week while Matson is (still) stuck at his desk in Sacramento, Corey and Jessy are in Southern New Mexico transferring the pink slip to Corey’s 18 year old fully built TJ, Spike, and we are joined by Scott Raflo of Virginia’s OCD Off Road (and, yes, he is).Scott shares with us the challenge of choosing between cash and whiskey, Lolly the Jeep, being “Ducked” vs the Handi-Corn, starting OCD off road, going from engineering as a career to marketing to building Jeeps, customers doing the COVID-19 pow wow in the parking lot, why he misses Virginia’s redneck roots, wheeling the Cove, East Coast Granite, doing the TAT and his favorite mod under $100.And we have another great Tech Tip of the Week — Understanding Jeep body armor, it’s purpose and how to choose what you need - including helpful tips on using it as a tool for better wheeling.As always, ModernJeeper is extremely grateful to our supporters including Warn Winches, Raceline Wheels, Bestop, Milestar Tires, Rugged Radios, KMS Adventure Racks, and, of course, Metalcloak.So, sit back, relax with a cold one, and enjoy Episode number 77 of The ModernJeeper Show…

This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Laura Paskus continues with her series of interviews with journalists around the state as they cover COVID-19 in their communities. Algernon D’Ammassa, a reporter with the Las Cruces Sun-News who lives in Deming, has been covering the pandemic crisis in Southern New Mexico. Correspondent Antonia Gonzales talks with New Mexico’s Indian Affairs secretary and two tribal leaders about COVID-19 and Native communities. Tribes are working to slow the disease’s spread as state, national and congressional leaders are raising concerns about the devastating impact COVID-19 can have on tribes across the country. Correspondent Laura Paskus reports on the Trump administration’s plans to open more than 2.3 million acres of wildlife refuges to hunting and fishing. That would include New Mexico’s Bosque del Apache and Bitter Lake National Wildlife refuges. Gene Grant and The Line opinion panel discuss partisan reactions to Gov. Lujan Grisham’s public health restrictions. The Line also looks at the spread of COVID-19 in jails and prisons,and debates the call for early release of some non-violent prisoners.

The Latest Headlines talking about an Earthquake in Southern New Mexico.

Heavy Rain for Southern New Mexico to the Central Plains Sunday; Southern California by Tuesday. - Moderate to locally heavy rain is possible from southern New Mexico into the Central Plains on Sunday as an area of low pressure develops along a cold front east of the Rockies. A Pacific storm system is forecast to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to Southern California Tuesday. Flooding and mudslides may be possible, especially in vulnerable burn scar areas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xtremeweather/support

In episode two of the Bienvenidos All series, we sit down with Southern New Mexico couple India and Nicole to talk about how religious refusals has impacted their family. 

Listen to the top five general aviation news updates for the week of November 18, 2019, in under five minutes! In this episode find out what airplane manufacturer might have closed its doors for the last time and what changes Canada is making to its ADS-B mandate. Also, hear about some good news for one small airport in Maine, and necessary changes to the airspace in Southern New Mexico. And find out where AOPA will be hosting its High School Aviation STEM Symposium in 2020! 

Welcome to episode 60! This week the Afterparty crew talks about the importance of the relationship between parents and children. What should we do when the relationship breaks down? How do appropriate boundaries factor in? How should we understand influence and how can influence be misused? How does influence work as the parenting approaches change over time? It’s the mother (and father) of all parenting discussions ... well, that might be an overstatement, but it’s still good! Stuff We Mentioned: The Bridge of Southern New Mexico - thebridgeofsnm.org New Mexico True Talent - newmexicotruetalent.org Holy Post Podcast - thephilvischerpodcast.libsyn.com With, by Skye Jetani Boundaries, by Henry Cloud Growing With, by Kara Powell and Steven Argue

Join authors Bryan Mealer and Joshua Wheeler in a discussion about hardscrabble times, places, and people in Texas and New Mexico. Bryan Mealer's The Kings of Big Spring, has been called "the Texas version of Hillbilly Elegy," a saga of God, family, and oil across many generations of the author's own family. Joshua Wheeler's Acid West, is a collection of essays about Southern New Mexico, and has been called a "freaky, stylish, heart-cracking-open book." The evening's discussion is moderated by Gustavo Arellano of the Los Angeles Times. This event is sponsored by The Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West, and The Journal of Alta California. Reception and booksigning follows the program.

David Lee Summers is an author, editor and astronomer living somewhere between the western and final frontiers in Southern New Mexico. He is the author of eleven novels novels including Owl Dance, The Astronomer’s Crypt, The Solar Sea and Dragon’s Fall: Rise of the Scarlet Order. His short fiction has appeared in such magazines and anthologies as Cemetery Dance, Realms of Fantasy, Straight Outta Tombstone, Gaslight and Grimm, After Punk, and Science Fiction Trails. He is also the editor of the science fiction anthologies, A Kepler’s Dozen, Kepler’s Cowboys, and Maximum Velocity: The Best of the Full Throttle Space Tales. In addition to his work in the written word, David has also worked at numerous observatories around the southwestern United States. Currently he works for Kitt Peak National Observatory, outside of Tucson, Arizona.  Summers will be a special guest at Wild Wild West Con 8 in March 2019.  Theme music for Madame Perry's Salon composed and performed by Denton Perry. Authors! Need to promote your book but can't afford a publicist? Get Sell Your Books Todayright now!  As a seasoned entertainment publicist I know exactly what insider info you need to get your books to the world!

In another on-site podcast, Reid spends an evening with friend and former Endorsed Guide of the Year, Mark Nissen of Classic Bird Hunts. Recorded on a hunt for desert quail in southern New Mexico, this podcast is more a conversation between friends, discussing quail hunting, Brittany’s, and Mark’s unique career. Enjoy

You might say that Jonathan Firth flew into New Mexico through suborbital space aboard Virgin Galactic. A native of the UK, he arrived in the Land of Enchantment with a short-term plan that has since led to a bit longer stay (as so many of us have experienced). He uses his vast knowledge of business, having worked for the Virgin brand for many years, to collaborate with others to build an undeniable STEM ecosystem in Southern New Mexico. A fourth-generation Mechanical Engineer (his son is the fifth), Jonathan shares many STEM lessons from the "States" and abroad. Listeners will be excited to mark their calendar for April 2019 when they can meet Jonathan in-person at the week-long Las Cruces Space Festival! Show Notes Jonathan Firth is the Executive Vice President at Virgin Galactic, the spaceflight company that is developing commercial spacecraft and aims to provide suborbital spaceflights for future astronaut customers and for space science missions flying from Spaceport America in Sierra County, New Mexico.  Jonathan is English, and came from London to live in Las Cruces, NM four years ago. He is a member of the company’s leadership team, a mechanical engineer by background, and has been active and passionate throughout his career on initiatives to inspire and educate the next generation, particularly in the STEAM arena. Virgin Galactic Spaceport America Las Cruces Space Festival   Book recommendations: To Be a Machine: Adventures Among Cyborgs, Utopians, Hackers, and the Futurists Solving the  Modest Problem of Death, by Mark O’ Connell A Brief History of Time, by Stephen Hawking The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams The Right Stuff, by Tom Wolfe Cosmos, by Carl Sagan STEM Heroes: Richard Feynman George Orwell Favorite quote:           “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” - by Albert Einstein STEM Rockstar: Dr. Bill Gutman "How can we make space travel more accessible" at TedXABQ   Contact information: lcspacefestival@gmail.com Facebook Twitter Instagram

You might say that Jonathan Firth flew into New Mexico through suborbital space aboard Virgin Galactic. A native of the UK, he arrived in the Land of Enchantment with a short-term plan that has since led to a bit longer stay (as so many of us have experienced). He uses his vast knowledge of business, having worked for the Virgin brand for many years, to collaborate with others to build an undeniable STEM ecosystem in Southern New Mexico. A fourth-generation Mechanical Engineer (his son is the fifth), Jonathan shares many STEM lessons from the "States" and abroad. Listeners will be excited to mark their calendar for April 2019 when they can meet Jonathan in-person at the week-long Las Cruces Space Festival! Show Notes Jonathan Firth is the Executive Vice President at Virgin Galactic, the spaceflight company that is developing commercial spacecraft and aims to provide suborbital spaceflights for future astronaut customers and for space science missions flying from Spaceport America in Sierra County, New Mexico.  Jonathan is English, and came from London to live in Las Cruces, NM four years ago. He is a member of the company’s leadership team, a mechanical engineer by background, and has been active and passionate throughout his career on initiatives to inspire and educate the next generation, particularly in the STEAM arena. Virgin Galactic Spaceport America Las Cruces Space Festival   Book recommendations: To Be a Machine: Adventures Among Cyborgs, Utopians, Hackers, and the Futurists Solving the  Modest Problem of Death, by Mark O’ Connell A Brief History of Time, by Stephen Hawking The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams The Right Stuff, by Tom Wolfe Cosmos, by Carl Sagan STEM Heroes: Richard Feynman George Orwell Favorite quote:           “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” - by Albert Einstein STEM Rockstar: Dr. Bill Gutman "How can we make space travel more accessible" at TedXABQ   Contact information: lcspacefestival@gmail.com Facebook Twitter Instagram

Perceptions of education swing wildly in New Mexico.  Media coverage and controversy tend to be the biggest sway of favorability and trust.  Another motivator of “perception” is political ideology.For example, favorability of universities tends to dip whenever there is controversy or transition in leadership.  Favorability of Universities in Southern New Mexico dipped when New Mexico State University was in the midst of a very hostile leadership transition. The same dip was seen in the Albuquerque area when the University of New Mexico's sports programs grabbed the headlines.The scenario for K-12 education is not much different.  While people connect with people and not so much institutions, it should not be surprising about the general differences between the lower favorability of public schools and higher trust of teachers.  However, there are some things to notice in the seven years of perception surveys.In 2011, Public Schools enjoyed a 47 percent favorability.  The next year, it slipped to 38 percent. The ebb and flow of favorability continued.  Favorability increased for three years to 46 percent in 2015 only to drop again to 39 percent in 2017.Trust of Teachers is not as volatile, increasing three percent over the past seven years.  Teachers saw the lowest level of trust in 2013 (63 percent) and the highest level of trust in 2015 (74 percent).The age groups most vested in K-12 education are the 18-34 and 35-49 year old age group. New Mexico residents in these age groups are the most likely to have children in the public schools. Both of these age demographics place a high level of trust in teachers, both seeing peaks in 2015. The age groups tend to split a little more dramatically when it comes to favorability of public schools. The 18-34 age group, despite an 18 point shift from 2012 to 2015, tends to be more favorable of public schools than the 35-49 age group.Statewide, residents in Eastern New Mexico are the most favorable of public schools (51 percent average) while residents in Albuquerque have the lowest level of favorability (38 percent average).  Trust of teachers is highest in North Central New Mexico (an average of 70 percent). More information and analysis of this information is available online at www.garrityperceptionsurvey.com.

Join Gail Carriger, Beth Cato and Mindy Tarquini, all wonderful authors of novels filled with wonderous magic and mystery as they discuss their points of view on alternative earth histories where magic, the paranormal or time travel are real. “Why use magic at all?” “How d you know there wasn’t vampires and werewolves running around Victorian England?” “I want to write about airships!” "And that is Steampunk ladies and gentlemen!" "...love steampunk and make it their own!"   This panel was moderated by our friend David Lee Summers!     NYT Bestseller Gail Carriger writes comedies of manners mixed with paranormal romance (and the sexy San Andreas Shifter series as G.L. Carriger). Her books include the Parasol Protectorate, Custard Protocol, and Supernatural Society series for adults, and the Finishing School series for young adults. She is published in many languages and has over a dozen NYT bestsellers. She was once an archaeologist and is fond of shoes, octopuses, and tea. Join the Chirrup for sneak peeks & giveaways! http://gailcarriger.com/chirrup and her amazon page at https://www.amazon.com/Gail-Carriger/e/B002BML6TE/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1520798068&sr=8-2-ent   Beth Cato hails from Hanford, California, but currently writes and bakes cookies in a lair west of Phoenix, Arizona. She shares the household with a hockey-loving husband, a numbers-obsessed son, and a cat the size of a canned ham. She's the author of THE CLOCKWORK DAGGER (a 2015 Locus Award finalist for First Novel) and THE CLOCKWORK CROWN (an RT Reviewers' Choice Finalist) from Harper Voyager. Her novella WINGS OF SORROW AND BONE was a 2016 Nebula nominee. BREATH OF EARTH begins a new steampunk series set in an alternate history 1906 San Francisco. Follow her at BethCato.com and on Twitter at @BethCato and her amazon page at https://www.amazon.com/Beth-Cato/e/B006S84MNO/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1520798286&sr=8-2-ent   Raised by traditional people in a modern world, Mindy Tarquini is a second-generation Italian American who grew up believing dreams are prophecy, the devil steals lost objects, and an awkward glance can invite the evil eye. She’s served as assistant editor with the Lascaux Review, also Spinetingler Magazine, and is a member of the Perley Station Writers’ Colony. Her work has won recognition from the Philadelphia City Paper, the Maui Writer’s Conference, and the Oklahoma Writer’s Federation. A native Philadelphian, Mindy packed up her pizza stone and westward-ho’d. She now resides in Phoenix, where she divides her time between writing and wrestling with her pasta maker. Mindy loves writing heroines with special powers. Alas, she has none herself. Find out more at her Amazon writers page at https://www.amazon.com/Mindy-Tarquini/e/B01DHO8THG/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1520798670&sr=1-2-ent   David Lee Summers is an author, editor and astronomer living somewhere between the western and final frontiers in Southern New Mexico. He is the author of ten novels. His short stories and poems have appeared in numerous magazines including Cemetery Dance, Realms of Fantasy, Star*Line, and The Santa Clara Review. David is also the founding editor of Tales of the Talisman Magazine. When he's not writing, he operates telescopes at Kitt Peak National Observatory. Check out David’s amazon authors page and the ton of great books he’s written! https://www.amazon.com/David-Lee-Summers/e/B003LLIC3C/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1520798827&sr=1-2-ent   Thank you to the panelists, moderator, and the wonderful Tucson Festival of Books! http://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/   Check out our KickStarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1540288459/help-launch-season-five-of-dnd-journey-of-the-fift Please support our show at  WWW.patreon.com/cppn   The Tea Scouts can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheTeaScouts/

Join Gail Carriger, Beth Cato and Mindy Tarquini, all wonderful authors of novels filled with wonderous magic and mystery as they discuss their points of view on alternative earth histories where magic, the paranormal or time travel are real. “Why use magic at all?” “How d you know there wasn’t vampires and werewolves running around Victorian England?” “I want to write about airships!” "And that is Steampunk ladies and gentlemen!" "...love steampunk and make it their own!"   This panel was moderated by our friend David Lee Summers!     NYT Bestseller Gail Carriger writes comedies of manners mixed with paranormal romance (and the sexy San Andreas Shifter series as G.L. Carriger). Her books include the Parasol Protectorate, Custard Protocol, and Supernatural Society series for adults, and the Finishing School series for young adults. She is published in many languages and has over a dozen NYT bestsellers. She was once an archaeologist and is fond of shoes, octopuses, and tea. Join the Chirrup for sneak peeks & giveaways! http://gailcarriger.com/chirrup and her amazon page at https://www.amazon.com/Gail-Carriger/e/B002BML6TE/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1520798068&sr=8-2-ent   Beth Cato hails from Hanford, California, but currently writes and bakes cookies in a lair west of Phoenix, Arizona. She shares the household with a hockey-loving husband, a numbers-obsessed son, and a cat the size of a canned ham. She's the author of THE CLOCKWORK DAGGER (a 2015 Locus Award finalist for First Novel) and THE CLOCKWORK CROWN (an RT Reviewers' Choice Finalist) from Harper Voyager. Her novella WINGS OF SORROW AND BONE was a 2016 Nebula nominee. BREATH OF EARTH begins a new steampunk series set in an alternate history 1906 San Francisco. Follow her at BethCato.com and on Twitter at @BethCato and her amazon page at https://www.amazon.com/Beth-Cato/e/B006S84MNO/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1520798286&sr=8-2-ent   Raised by traditional people in a modern world, Mindy Tarquini is a second-generation Italian American who grew up believing dreams are prophecy, the devil steals lost objects, and an awkward glance can invite the evil eye. She’s served as assistant editor with the Lascaux Review, also Spinetingler Magazine, and is a member of the Perley Station Writers’ Colony. Her work has won recognition from the Philadelphia City Paper, the Maui Writer’s Conference, and the Oklahoma Writer’s Federation. A native Philadelphian, Mindy packed up her pizza stone and westward-ho’d. She now resides in Phoenix, where she divides her time between writing and wrestling with her pasta maker. Mindy loves writing heroines with special powers. Alas, she has none herself. Find out more at her Amazon writers page at https://www.amazon.com/Mindy-Tarquini/e/B01DHO8THG/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1520798670&sr=1-2-ent   David Lee Summers is an author, editor and astronomer living somewhere between the western and final frontiers in Southern New Mexico. He is the author of ten novels. His short stories and poems have appeared in numerous magazines including Cemetery Dance, Realms of Fantasy, Star*Line, and The Santa Clara Review. David is also the founding editor of Tales of the Talisman Magazine. When he's not writing, he operates telescopes at Kitt Peak National Observatory. Check out David’s amazon authors page and the ton of great books he’s written! https://www.amazon.com/David-Lee-Summers/e/B003LLIC3C/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1520798827&sr=1-2-ent   Thank you to the panelists, moderator, and the wonderful Tucson Festival of Books! http://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/   Check out our KickStarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1540288459/help-launch-season-five-of-dnd-journey-of-the-fift Please support our show at  WWW.patreon.com/cppn   The Tea Scouts can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheTeaScouts/      

We have talented musical and visual performing artist A. Billi Free based out of Southern New Mexico in the studio this week. We talk about the obstacles she faces making a living on music while living in a small town. We cover touring, gear, the art of performing, collaborating with other artists, networking and also knowing when to take a break! She shares several soulful and thought provoking tracks including an all new single featuring NM Hip-Hop champ Def-i. Song Credits: (Intro) “We Go Where The Sound Is- Instrumental” Produced by O.G. Willikers & $crilla “Chains/Change ft. Def-i” By A. Billi Free Produced by DJ Béeso “Untitled Basho” By A. Billi Free Produced by Dune “Philosopher’s Stone” A. Billi Free - Words Coolzey - music Ben Lebovitz - mix Fresh Kils - master Public School Records - Label “Refresh” By A. Billi Free Beat by DarioX *All songs courtesy of A. Billi Free

On today’s episode of Future of Agriculture Podcast, I found a very interesting man on Snapchat about a year ago and he tells the story of his diversified farm in Mesilla Valley in Southern New Mexico. Jay Hill started his love for agriculture as a young boy while spending time watching the farmers on a 10-acre hobby farm.  He is a first generation farmer whose life in farming started at the very young age of 16.   Jay shares not only his journey from 16 years back, but also the things that he continues to hold on to as he operates his business that has turned into a diversified commercial operation through the years. From beef to regular commodities, from restaurant distribution to direct consumer, Jay has a lot of wisdom to share especially with how he values and encourages his staff to excel in what they do. “The key to success with us is employees.”  – Jay Hill   This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: Jay talks about his unique farming operation and what inspired him to pursue it. He narrates what lead him to start his farming empire with onions that eventually lead to a partnership with a huge packing company. Being young and driven, he shares the initial business plan he had as he started the farming business. He narrates their journey – his and his dad’s – as they went along, which eventually lead his dad to focus on the equipment business while Jay continued the farming side. He shares how the farming business expanded into restaurant distribution. He shares the story of transforming chicken houses, which were actually warehouses, into greenhouses and the method of planting they are applying given such environment. He talks about what has kept them in business – a big part of which is the radical ideas he has being a first generation farmer. He reveals the reasons why the employees are, for them, the key to success and his experience that lead him to value employees that much. As Jay explains the responsibilities that come along with his position in the company, he also names several positions that need to be filled at Hill Farms. He shares how the social media has helped in Jay’s desire for transparency between the company and the consumers especially about concerns with how things were grown. He narrates how he started to pursue photography together with the big progress that he has recently made. He shares his vision 10 years from now.     Check Out Jay Hill Across the Net: Hill Farms New Mexico Website Snapchat Code: hilljay45   Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots! Learn more about AgGrad by visiting: AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter AgGrad on Facebook AgGrad on LinkedIn AgGrad on Instagram

Our community was shaken this morning when local police officer was shot and killed.  Officer Clint Corvinus.  I delve into the men and one woman who not only impacted my decision to go into law enforcement and some that I came to know that sacrifices to serve their communities.They always knew they could be They never thought they would be God knows none ever should be Killed in the line of dutySome made their final stand Their profession's last demand They fell with gun in hand Killed in the line dutyA routine to many a cop Some made one final stop Someone's Mom or Pop Killed in the line of dutyOthers answered one last call To a robbery, theft, or brawl They arrived only to fall Killed in the line of dutySome were dressed in brown, some blue Some in gray, and plain clothes too Some were dressed like me and you Killed in the line of dutyMay their souls be forever blessed For they who are now at rest Died doing what they loved best Killed in the line of dutyForgotten they never could be Forgotten they never should be Thought they never would be Killed in the line of dutyGod bless all those who fell They are missed and loved so well Let us pray and toll the bell Those killed in the line of dutyAbout the authorLt. Dan Marcou retired as a highly decorated police lieutenant and SWAT Commander with 33 years of full time law enforcement experience. He is a nationally recognized police trainer in many police disciplines and is a Master Trainer in the State of Wisconsin. He has authored three novels The Calling: The Making of a Veteran Cop , S.W.A.T. Blue Knights in Black Armor, and Nobody's Heroes.

(Reposted from http://creativeplayandpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/) I hope you enjoy Owl Dance (Clockwork Legion Book 1) Chapter 3: The Clockwork Lobo       Owl Dance is a Weird Western steampunk novel. The year is 1876. Sheriff Ramon Morales of Socorro, New Mexico, meets a beguiling woman named Fatemeh Karimi, who is looking to make a new start after escaping the oppression of her homeland. When an ancient life form called Legion comes to Earth, they are pulled into a series of events that will change the history of the world as we know it. In their journeys, Ramon and Fatemeh encounter mad inventors, dangerous outlaws and pirates. Their resources are Ramon's fast draw and Fatemeh's uncanny ability to communicate with owls. The question is, will that be enough to save them when airships from Czarist Russia invade the United States?   David Lee Summers is an author, editor and astronomer living somewhere between the western and final frontiers in Southern New Mexico. He is the author of nine novels. His short stories and poems have appeared in numerous magazines including Cemetery Dance, Realms of Fantasy, Star*Line, and The Santa Clara Review.

I hope you enjoy Owl Dance (Clockwork Legion Book 1) Chapter 3: The Clockwork Lobo       Owl Dance is a Weird Western steampunk novel. The year is 1876. Sheriff Ramon Morales of Socorro, New Mexico, meets a beguiling woman named Fatemeh Karimi, who is looking to make a new start after escaping the oppression of her homeland. When an ancient life form called Legion comes to Earth, they are pulled into a series of events that will change the history of the world as we know it. In their journeys, Ramon and Fatemeh encounter mad inventors, dangerous outlaws and pirates. Their resources are Ramon's fast draw and Fatemeh's uncanny ability to communicate with owls. The question is, will that be enough to save them when airships from Czarist Russia invade the United States?   David Lee Summers is an author, editor and astronomer living somewhere between the western and final frontiers in Southern New Mexico. He is the author of nine novels. His short stories and poems have appeared in numerous magazines including Cemetery Dance, Realms of Fantasy, Star*Line, and The Santa Clara Review.

At 11 years old, Doug began learning about the native plants of Colorado from his mother. He has gained a vast amount of knowledge about edible and medicinal plants through his experiences living in the Sonoran Desert and Gila Wilderness of Southern New Mexico. He lived primitively for over 20 years and now teaches about primitive skills, medicinal plants and wild edibles. 

THIS SHOW IS NOT LIVE - IT HAS BEEN PRE-RECODED David Lee Summers is an author, editor and astronomer living somewhere between the western and final frontiers in Southern New Mexico. He is the author of eight novels including Owl Dance, Vampires of the Scarlet Order, and The Solar Sea. His short fiction has appeared in such magazines as Realms of Fantasy, Cemetery Dance, The Vampire's Crypt, Aoife's Kiss and Science Fiction Trails. He edits the science fiction and fantasy magazine, Tales of the Talisman and has edited the Full-Throttle Space Tales Anthologies Space Pirates and Space Horrors. In addition to his work in the written word, David has also worked at numerous observatories around the southwestern United States. Currently he works for Kitt Peak National Observatory, outside of Tucson, Arizona. He lives in Southern New Mexico with his wife Kumie and his daughters Myranda and Verity. We sat down with David Lee Summers in the late afternoon on the Saturday of the convention. We talked books, fantasy, steampunk, John Aston, the convention, and more.

This publication describes onion culture and management for Southern New Mexico growing conditions, including planting, fertilizing, irrigation, and harvest of onion, as well as onion weeds, insect pests, and diseases.

Recorded in Vancouver during the October 2006 Bridging Borders Toward Food Security Conference, the plenary titled, "A Vision for Food Sovereignty: Farmers Speak Out" provided a critical opportunity for those working on community food security work to hear from farmers themselves. Topics discussed: The effects of free trade agreements on farmers in Mexico, Canada and the US; Migrant workers' rights; The Canadian Wheat Board; The extraction of farmers' wealth by agricultural corporations. The conference was hosted by the Vancouver Food Policy Council, and organized by the California-based Community Food Security Coalition and Food Secure Canada. Deconstructing Dinner was on hand to record the conference Speakers Dena Hoff - ex-Chair, Northern Plains Resource Council (Glendive, Montana) - Dena raises sheep, cattle, alfalfa, corn, and edible dry beans, among other crops, on their farm in Glendive, Montana since 1979. She is an active member of her rural community, serving on the Water Commission and the local food cooperative. She is also active with the National Family Farm Coalition. Alberto Gomez - National Coordinator, UNORCA (Mexico) - UNORCA (National Union of Autonomous Regional Farmers' Organizations) is an autonomous, non-profit, and non-partisan network of Mexican campesino and indigenous farming organizations. They are a member of La Via Campesina - the International Peasant Movement. LVC coordinates peasant organizations of small and medium sized producers, agricultural workers, rural women, and indigenous communities from Asia, America, and Europe. It is an autonomous, pluralistic movement, independent from all political, economic, or other denomination. Carlos Marentes - Director, Border Agricultural Workers Project (El Paso, Texas) - The BAWP is an organizing effort initiated by Sin Fronteras Organizing Project as an attempt to help migrant farmworkers improve their wages and their working and living conditions. The majority of the border farmworkers work in the multi-million dollar chile industry of Southern New Mexico. Karen Pedersen - ex-Womens' President, National Farmers' Union (Cut Knife, Saskatchewan) - Karen is a fifth-generation bee-keeper at Pedersen Apiaries. She spoke on behalf of the National Farmers' Union (NFU), an organization that works toward the development of economic and social policies that will maintain the family farm as the primary food-producing unit in Canada.

In this episode, join photographer Ally Frantz as she brings us into her Southern New Mexico home to get creative with Lensbaby. Known for her love of backlit scenes and vibrant colors, Ally shares the stories behind two golden hour portraits and one fleeting silhouette moment captured in her backyard.Using the Omni Adapter for the Composer Pro II along with Omni wands like the Color Expansion Pack, Ally transformed personal family scenes into innovative multi-layered art. Learn how she embraced the experimental process and the unexpected to create mysterious and textured images that go beyond an ordinary snapshot.Let Ally's creative visions inspire you to find extraordinary beauty in familiar spaces. Learn more about the Moving Through Fear Podcast at: www.lensbaby.com