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Conversations Different with Inez Russell Gomez — 102 episodes

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A preview of the 2026 Santa Fe International Literary Festival with the event’s organizers

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Santa Fe Hispano traditions: Learn about the Baile de Cascarones and La Sociedad Folklórica

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Rebecca Solnit: Trump and Republicans’ unpopularity is birthing a new beginning

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Former U.S. diplomat Brian Naranjo speaks on U.S.-Venezuela conflicts ahead of Santa Fe talk

5

New Mexico PED secretary talks free summer reading program, child literacy gains

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Santa Fe’s library director discusses upcoming improvements to downtown library building

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‘She Cried That Day’ director Amanda Erickson on film’s making; its ties to missing Indigenous women

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Did Texas steal El Paso from New Mexico? Writer Blake Gumprecht delves into this historical debate

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Heidi Li Feldman on political organizing and upcoming ‘No Kings’ 3 rally in Santa Fe

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Lauren Camp’s new poetry book ‘Is Is Enough’ shares tales of living with grief

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A conversation with Meg Whitman on New Mexico’s economic potential and her life after politics

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sj Miller discusses new book on navigating anti-transgender laws in education

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Author Garrett Peck previews new book about Willa Cather and what inspired her writing

14

Maggie Lambe’s ‘Local Singles’ group in Santa Fe is helping people find love and friendship

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New Mexico health experts discuss child vaccination guidelines amid federal changes

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Dan Flores talks new edition of ‘Coyote America’ book and his podcast ‘The American West’

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4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue is helping New Mexico families in times of despair

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Morgan Smith’s reports give glimpse into conditions along U.S.-Mexico border region

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A preview of The Zia Singers’ latest concert ‘Voices of Life, Voices of Light’

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Jay Faught talks ‘Santa Fe Weather’ and why his local forecasts are resonating with people online

21

Revisiting Joe Hayes’ storytelling journey and listening to one of his Christmas tales

22

Jenna Naranjo Winters shares a behind-the-scenes look into ‘Dream Touch Believe’ film

23

Angel Peña shares why Nuestra Tierra Conservation is preserving access to New Mexico’s public lands

24

Hiroshima peace guide Eria Matsumae reflects on work abroad and recent trip to New Mexico

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Tony Potter discusses how a Santa Fe martial arts program is preparing kids for the real world

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Amy Miller discusses how the May Center for Learning is transforming kids’ education

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Justice Briana Zamora speaks on New Mexico’s competency diversion pilot program

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Estevan Rael-Gálvez discusses mission to preserve and tell history of Indigenous slavery

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LANL Director Thom Mason speaks on the impact of AI at the lab and in New Mexico

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Miles Tokunow talks about Contigo Immigrant Justice and current immigration challenges

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Story of Pulitzer-prize winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant featured in new documentary

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‘Exciting time’: Shelly Lowe on becoming president of the Institute of American Indian Arts

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Howie Morales proud of New Mexico’s investments in education, childcare, legacy as lieutenant governor

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New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission planners discuss regional planning, rulemaking, upcoming hearing

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Deaths by suicide are rising in New Mexico, NM Dept. of Health explains how to intervene

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Tommy Archuleta discusses how The Voice Project is giving homeless people an outlet for expression

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Mark McDonald shares why Villa Therese Catholic Clinic is providing free health services to New Mexicans

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Santa Fe Fiesta Council president discusses importance of Fiesta de Santa Fe and why it’s celebrated annually

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Taos singer-songwriter Max Gomez talks debut of new album Memory Mountain and upcoming Santa Fe show

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Urban Alchemy’s Mike Anderer discusses takeover of former Interfaith Community Shelter at Pete's Place

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Santa Fe Public Schools Superintendent Christine Griffin talks first month on job and back to school

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‘Betrayed for billionaires bill’: Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández blasts GOP Big Beautiful Bill Act over impacts

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A preview of the 2025 Traditional Spanish Market in Santa Fe

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IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin discusses retirement and funding cuts threatening tribal colleges

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Dr. Wendy Johnson discusses health benefits of kinship medicine, connection in new book

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International Folk Art Market organizers preview 21st annual market in Santa Fe

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Journalist Ted Alcorn discusses New Mexico’s complex relationship with alcohol

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Sen. Ben Ray Luján speaks out against Republicans’ tax bill, President Trump’s latest immigration efforts

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Marilyn and Cris Barnes on creating community and musical opportunities with Tri-M Productions

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Youth advocates discuss fighting for gun safety legislation

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Learn all about The Zia Singers with artistic director John Tiranno

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A discussion on recycling in Santa Fe with Peter Olson

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Heather Cox Richardson discusses the Trump presidency and American democracy ahead of Santa Fe visit

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Previewing the Santa Fe International Literary Festival with organizers Megan Mulry and Susan Burks

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The Food Depot directors discuss food insecurity in New Mexico and concerns over proposed funding cuts

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Former Santa Fe resident discusses life as an international correspondent

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Arthur Sze, Santa Fe's first poet laureate, talks new books, writing lifepath

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Los Alamos National Laboratory hydrologist Adam Atchley shares the science of wildland fires

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Charlie Shultz speaks about SFCC's controlled agriculture program, Community College Month

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Search and rescue volunteers share stories, tips to stay safe in New Mexico's outdoors

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IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts director, chief curator discuss new exhibits and grant impacts

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Santa Fean Rocky Durham discusses the war in Ukraine and shifting from chef to humanitarian

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Solace's María José Rodríguez Cádiz on providing healing and support to sexual assault survivors

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U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández discusses Trump’s first weeks in power and the Democrats' efforts to push back

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Ultra Health CEO Duke Rodriguez says New Mexico's cannabis industry is 'at a tipping point'

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Author, historian Carmella Padilla discusses museum's 100th anniversary Spanish colonial art exhibit

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The Sky Center Director Apryl Miller discusses teen suicide intervention and prevention

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Santa Fe Fire Chief Brian Moya talks wildfire prevention and home safety

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Rep. Rebecca Dow, Sen. Nick Paul speak on Republican and rural priorities for the legislative session

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Sen. Majority Leader Peter Wirth outline priorities ahead of the 2025 session

71

Biographer Randall Balmer on the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter

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Discussing efforts to reform the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

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Longtime reporter Robert Nott discusses documenting 175 years of 'The New Mexican's' history

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Cynthia and Larry Delgado reminisce about New Mexico holiday traditions

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Julian Brave NoiseCat discusses the emotional investigation into Indian residential schools for "Sugarcane"

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A discussion about immigration under a second Trump presidency

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Discussing concerns facing the LGBTQ+ community amid the current political climate

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New book chronicles the story of Picuris Pueblo and Hotel Santa Fe

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Chef Lois Ellen Frank spotlights Native American ingredients in healthy, delicious cuisine

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Magazines maestra Ashley M. Biggers dishes on 'The New Mexican's' winter offerings and its 175th anniversary magazine

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Pallet shelter pilot program finds welcoming home at Santa Fe church

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St. John’s College looks to expand connections while celebrating 60 years in Santa Fe

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Taking a look at scams targeting New Mexicans and how you can protect yourself

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Get to know Bill Church, 'The New Mexican's' new executive editor

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LANL scientist Jeanne Fair on the bird flu and understanding infectious diseases

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Water policy expert Denise Fort on issues facing New Mexico's water resources

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New student nutrition director at Santa Fe Public Schools dishes on feeding thousands a day and new state rules

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IAIA, SFCC presidents preview open houses set for Sept. 19

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Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project celebrates 25 years of preservation

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CASA First volunteers offer support, advocacy for youth in need

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The 100th burning of Zozobra: A Santa Fe spectacle keeps evolving

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Planning family fun in Santa Fe with Meghan Montelibano Gorman

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Artist Kenneth Johnson previews the 102nd Santa Fe Indian Market

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Looking to the future of New Mexico's water management and resource planning

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New nonprofit seeks to promote access, inclusion for people with disabilities

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Santa Fe's Traditional Spanish Market heads forward under new stewards

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Ben Baker breaks down the governor's public safety priorities for New Mexico's special session

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Stacey Edgar previews the 20th annual International Folk Art Market

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Reporter Phaedra Haywood provides a primer for the criminal trial of Alec Baldwin

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Sheila Lewis on extreme risk protection orders and reducing gun violence in New Mexico

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Johanna Gilligan on improving sustainability, affordability and livability through land use

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Raashan Ahmad on bringing people together to celebrate Juneteenth and support the arts