Newsmakers

PSL, the Physical Science Laboratory at New Mexico State University, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Fred Martino talks with PSL Director Eric Sanchez and PSL retiree Bernie McCune.  

 

Fred Martino talks with Silver City-based author Sharman Apt Russell. Her latest book is "Within Our Grasp - Childhood Malnutrition Worldwide and the Revolution Taking Place to End It."  

 

Fred Martino talks with New Mexico State University economist Chris Erickson, Ph.D. They discuss federal pandemic relief funding, priorities for New Mexico and the nation, and much more.

Fred Martino talks with Ambassador Delano Lewis, Visiting Senior Fellow for Global Affairs at New Mexico State University.  Lewis served as U.S. Ambassador to South Africa during part of the Clinton Administration.  They discuss global affairs at NMSU, challenges for the Biden administration, and much more.

 This week on Newsmakers: Creative Media Institute (CMI) students help Camp Hope through film and we sit down with Ilana Lapid, an associate professor at CMI at New Mexico State University to talk about the film’s impact on Camp Hope, as well as the 48 Film Challenge.

Fred Martino interviews Dan Arvizu, Ph.D., Chancellor, New Mexico State University. They discuss the transition to renewable energy and the opportunities it presents for education and economic development.

Fred Martino interviews Mary Parr-Sanchez, President of the National Education Association-New Mexico.  They discuss how the pandemic has affected K-12 education, the return to in-person classes, and the initiatives needed to improve education in the state. 

Anthony Moreno discusses the legalization of adult-use cannabis in New Mexico with those involved in the cannabis industry in the state. We also hear what two state lawmakers think about the legislation that was passed in a special session.

This week, Newsmakers looks at efforts in vaccine distribution in New Mexico and other issues related to the pandemic.

This week, Newsmakers features Camilla Feibelman, Director of the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter to discuss how to make New Mexico more sustainable.  

 

This week, Newsmakers features Eileen VanWie, Co-President of the League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico and Rebecca Courtney from the GFWC Progress Club of Las Cruces to discuss the installation of a National "Votes for Women" trail marker in Pioneer Women's Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  

Fred Martino talks with New Mexico State University student Carolina Trejo and Rosa De La Torre-Burmeister, Director of the TRIO Upward Bound program at NMSU. They talk about the assistance available to encourage more students in their pursuit of a college education.  

 

Fred Martino is joined by Dr. Bobbie Green-President, Doña Ana County NAACP for a discussion about police reform and oversight with Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima and City Councilor Johana Bencomo.

Fred Martino is joined by Dr. Bobbie Green-President, Doña Ana County NAACP for a discussion with Las Cruces Police Chief Miguel Dominguez about police reform and oversight.  

 

Fred Martino is joined by Dr. Bobbie Green-President, Doña Ana County NAACP for a discussion about equity in COVID-19 vaccination and treatment. The guest for the show: William R. Thompson, MD, of the UNM Health Sciences Center (retired).

Fred Martino is joined by Dr. Bobbie Green-President, Doña Ana County NAACP for a discussion with Las Cruces area members of the New Mexico Civil Rights Commission: Kim Stewart, Doña Ana County Sheriff and Gerald Byers-District Attorney, Doña Ana County. 

This week, Newsmakers features one of the last in person Naturalization ceremonies before the COVID-19 pandemic and an interview with Johana Bencomo, City Councilor for Las Cruces District 4. 

 

This week, Newsmakers features one of the last in person Naturalization ceremonies before the COVID-19 pandemic and an interview with Johana Bencomo, the Executive Director of NM CAFé. 

This week, Newsmakers features New Mexico U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, who discusses the insurrection at the capitol and his work in Congress.  

 

This week, Newsmakers features Democratic Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (NM-2), who discusses election 2020 and her work in Congress. Rep. Torres Small was defeated by Republican Yvette Herrell, who will represent New Mexico's 2nd Congressional district next year. 

This week, Newsmakers features New Mexico U.S. Senator Tom Udall, who discusses election 2020 and his work in Congress.  

 

This week, Newsmakers features Nate Hegyi from the Mountain West News Bureau to talk about his podcast "Facing West: Across the Great Divide" and the 900-mile bicycle trek he took in August and September, 2020.

 

Election 2020: State Representative District 39 with moderators Fred Martino from KRWG and Kathy Brook from the League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico. The show features Democrat Rodolpho Martinez. The Republican candidate Luis Terrazas had another appointment. 

 Election 2020: State Representative District 37 with moderators Fred Martino from KRWG and Kathy Brook from the League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico. The show features Democrat Joanne Ferrary and Republican Isabella Solis. 

Election 2020: State Representative District 36 with moderators Fred Martino from KRWG and Dale Yeo from the League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico. The show features Democrat Nathan Small. The Republican candidate Brandi Polanco declined the invitation. 

Election 2020: State Representative District 35 with moderators Fred Martino from KRWG and Dale Yeo from the League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico. The show features Democrat Angelica Rubio and Republican Richelle Ponder.