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Voices of Taos — 100 episodes

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Ted Wiard on retirement and Golden Willow Retreat

2

Rerun: Nan Fischer on growing food, climate change and water conservation in Northern New Mexico

3

Charles Curtin on The Power of Regenerative Thinking in the Face of Crisis

4

Nick Streit on fly fishing, warm winters and river health

5

Steve Rose and Cynthia Straus on A Samuel Beckett Experience

6

Audra Rodgers on Big Violet's first album

7

Rerun: Taos County Forest and Watershed Health Program Manager J.R. Logan on preparing for an early fire season and acknowledging climate grief.

8

Contessa Trujillo and Jessica Stern on the Cultural Treasures Project

9

Anne-Marie Emanuelli on mindfulness and meditation

10

2025 Year in Review with Geoffrey Plant and Ellen Miller-Goins

11

Fritz Hahn on the Corneilo Basin

12

Nité Márquez on Peñasco's culinary arts program

13

Dr. Richard Rubin on chupacabras, querencia and Aldo Leopold

14

Darien Fernandez on the Taos Land Trust

15

Rerun: Abe Balsamo and Hargis James on the School of Baseball

16

Sandy Campbell on True Kids 1 and helping students use media and technology to enact change

17

Kathryn Cordova on knowing your neighbor

18

Kristen Van Norman on reopening Stray Hearts Animal Shelter

19

Mike Ritterhouse on his new novel, "The Long Walk Home: When the Power Dies"

20

Aurora Valdez on working for the NM Indian Affairs Department

21

Vidal Gonzales fly fishing and The Uncivilized Outdoorsman

22

Billy Romero Sr. and Billy Romero Jr. on Taos High School Cross Country

23

Ricky Carlini on Daleee TSV

24

Rachel Rael on Taos High School girls volleyball

25

Bill Waugh on community health care and education initiatives in Taos

26

Abby Warman and Abe Brown on the TCEDC Regenerative Ranching Mentorship Program

27

Gillian Joyce on regenerative agriculture practices in Taos

28

Lucas Salazar on the TCEDC Matanza Project

29

Braylon Quiver on archaeology and balancing innovation with tradition

30

Talavi Cook on tritium venting at LANL

31

Jessie Hook on tourism in Taos and the Destination Stewardship Plan

32

Fritz Davis on the history of Red River

33

Todd Wynward on the Taos TimeBank

34

Jenny Natelson on building a film production studio in Taos

35

Sen. Ben Ray Lujan on how federal funding cuts could affect New Mexicans

36

Yavanne Jaramillo on the Special Olympics in Taos

37

John Biscello on theater and two new novels

38

Michael Martin Murphey on Wildfire, Cowboy Songs and songwriting

39

Sam Coffman on the Herbal Medics Academy

40

Michael Hearne on the 23rd annual Big Barn Dance

41

Anthony Mortillaro on the NCRTD Blue Bus

42

Luis Reyes on wildfire mitigation, microgrids and green hydrogen

43

Lou Schachter on the Harwood art heist and true crime travel writing

44

Rerun: Robert Mirabal on his Taos Pueblo roots, composing for a Hulu TV series, and starring in the film Road to Everywhere

45

Chad Riden on building a comedy community in Taos

46

David Elliot and Miles Bonny on substance use, Narcan and harm reduction

47

Martin Jagers on Kit Carson's legacy in Taos

48

Genevieve Oswald on the Kit Carson Park renaming initiative and the American frontiersman's legacy

49

Amy Long on Stray Hearts Animal Shelter and operating more efficiently

50

Hafid Valencia on coaching THS Boys Soccer and what comes next

51

Abe Balsamo and Hargis James on the School of Baseball

52

Jonathan Slator on filmmaking and rumors of a new Taos film office

53

Adam Medina talks the Taos High Culinary Arts team making nationals

54

Film in New Mexico: Rick Romancito on being a young actor, a Taos film office and the future of cinema

55

Nan Fischer on growing food, climate change and water conservation in Northern New Mexico

56

Taos High varsity cheer coach and captains on competing at the 2025 Cheerleading State Championship, training and advice for young athletes

57

Eric Odell on the conservation of gray wolf populations in Colorado

58

Allegra Huston on the Imaginative Storm writing method and how anyone can develop a writing practice

59

Taos High School boy basketball coach Hernando Chavez on their upcoming match against Pojoaque and their state tournament prospects

60

Taos County Forest and Watershed Health Program Manager J.R. Logan on preparing for an early fire season and acknowledging climate grief.

61

Keith King on Black History Month and the African-American experience in Taos

62

Jonah Reynolds on the proposed 'Pangea Community' on Tarleton Ranch

63

Taos County Sheriff Steve Miera on immigration, the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and serving the Taos community

64

Taos High School Athletic Director and Football Coach Johnny Olguin on returning to his hometown 30 years later

65

Galen Gisler of New Mexico DarkSky on advocating for night skies at the 2025 NM Legislature

66

Steve Kenin on why passive solar energy is more important than ever.

67

Delinda VanneBrightyn, president and K9 unit leader of Taos Search and Rescue on her love of dogs and the outdoors.

68

Jonathan Warm Day Coming on his artistic legacy and his upcoming exhibition at the Fechin House

69

Hope for snow lovers? Scott Overpeck from the National Weather Service on winter weather trends

70

A Review of 2024 with John Miller and Geoffrey Plant

71

Picuris Pueblo Governor Craig Quanchello and author Daniel Gibson on a new book about Picuris and Hotel Santa Fe

72

Bryanna Baker and Cid Lopez on why medical malpractice claims shouldn't be blamed for doctor shortage in New Mexico

73

Robert Nott on the Santa Fe New Mexican newspaper celebrating 175 years

74

Bernie Ellis on why he gave away 25 pounds of cannabis and why New Mexico is the best state to grow pot

75

Troy Clark, President of the New Mexico Hospital Association, on why medical professionals are not coming to NM

76

Dr. Colin Nicholls on how he fell in love with the night sky and his hopes for the new UNM-Taos Cielo Centro Observatory

77

Are Taos Teens Voting? A conversation with teen reporter Angelina Burns Diaz, Rocket Holmes, and Ari Kolman.

78

Why does the Taos News still print political endorsements? A conversation with Editor John Miller.

79

Marilyn Farrow on how the Empty Bowls fundraiser came to be and how St. James' Food Pantry fights hunger in Taos

80

Introducing the Taos News' 2024 Unsung Heroes and Citizen of the Year

81

Bill Shapiro, former editor-in-chief of LIFE magazine and Moriah Stanton, owner of MoMo on their new photo show.

82

Joe Barry of Taos Wools on how he became a yarn dyer and the upcoming 2nd annual Taos Wools Festival at Revolt Gallery

83

County Extension Agent Will Jaremko-Wright on how he came to Taos and his love of New Mexico

84

Nicholas Herrera on his new exhibition at the Harwood Museum of Art titled "El Rito Santero"

85

Taos Feral Feline and Friends director Donna Karr on the new free clinic and the success of doing 1000 neuter surgeries in four months.

86

Shhor and Miles Bonny on their new album 'Letters from the Desert' and how being partners and parents informs their creative process.

87

Taos Land Trust Executive Director Darien Fernandez on the importance of conservation easements and how the Rio Fernando Park is revitalizing Taos.

88

New Taos High Principal Emy Martinez-DeHerrera on Flex Fridays, cellphones, and why she's still a passionate educator after 20 years.

89

Gemma Ra'Star DiFerdinando brings International Horseback Archery to Taos.

90

Ron Salazar on the 54th Rodeo de Taos and why your whole family will love the rodeo.

91

Chris Brochu on playing Dennis Hopper on "The Big Cigar" for Apple TV and why he loves living in Taos.

92

Taos teens Angela Burns Diaz and Carlos Miller on suicides in Taos and how to stop the Gorge Bridge from being a suicide destination

93

Cisco Guevara on how white water rafting has changed over 50 years and why river guides make great storytellers.

94

Harwood Curator Nicole Dial-Kay on the museum's new exhibition "Luchita Hurtado: Earth & Sky Interjected"

95

TrueKids1 Director Sandy Campbell on teaching young people tech literacy, media production, and building confidence through digital competency.

96

Superintendent Dr. Antonio Layton announces new Taos High principal and a "comeback tour" to get students and families ready for another school year.

97

Kyrstina "Kiki" Siebenaler on her mother RamRani's legacy and how she educates others through film making.

98

James Duran on how the National Forest is rebuilding trust after the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire, the Forest Mayordomo project, and why fire is an essential tool for landscape management.

99

Master planner John Halley and real estate developer Mark Yaravitz on why the Tarelton Ranch Eco-Village is a sustainable solution to Taos' current needs and future growth.

100

Kent Kobakoff on why some neighbors in Upper Las Colonias are against the proposed Tarleton Ranch Eco-Village and why they're not NIMBYs.