New Mexico First, Economic Policy Director Pamela Blackwell discusses how New Mexico First provides the community with a voice in order to share hopes, dreams and solutions to the challenges of New Mexico.
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Hosted by: Gene GrantProduced by: Mountain West Newsmakers Team
Host Eric Minor talks with Frank Hoagland, Ohio State Senator, 30th District, about the challenges and opportunities of the district, including expanding technology capability. ohiosenate.gov/senators/hoagland
A request by a foreign entity to drill over 50 wells to redistribute water from rural to urban areas is the decade long water battle discussed by Rep. Gail Armstrong . Armstrong describes the role of the Office of the State Engineer in water the rights battle.
The state budget has challenges and Lt. Governor John Sanchez discusses the state of the economy. Growing revenue does not mean raising taxes for NM. Sanchez elaborates on his vision for the future of NM .
Representative Deborah Armstrong, NM District 17,discusses healthcare rights in New Mexico. The discussion details end-of-life decision making, and women's contraceptive rights.
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Mike Canfield, CEO of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, discusses the new exhibits and learning series coming to the IPCC in 2017.
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service brings some of the comforts of home to U.S. troops deployed in more than 150 countries. Beginning Veterans Day 2017, the service will expand to offer tax-free shopping for life for all veterans who have served honorably. Tom Shull, CEO of the Exchange discusses efforts to ensure U.S. troops and their families are provided with essential services, improving their quality of life experience, as well as the expansion of the service to include veterans. This discussion continues in part 2 of the Army and Air Force Exchange.
On Saturday, April 21, 2018, members of the Fuller Park community, Comcast employees, and people from all over Chicago came together to perform a day of service to transform and uplift Tilden Career Community Academy High School in the Fuller Park neighborhood through physical service. In 2012, Tilden entered turnaround in order to provide a stronger school environment for their students. No longer in turnaround, Tilden is now a Convergence Academy. In partnership with Columbia College, Tilden has integrated digital media into teaching and learning, in order to give students a chance to Create, Consume, and Connect.
Volunteers participated in service projects that engender school pride, inspire student success outside of the classroom and after graduation, and made Tilden a more positive social environment for students.
Elena Russo talks with Katie Roberts, Advocacy Chair for the Arthritis Foundation. The discuss the Annapolis Walk to Cure Arthritis that will take place Saturday, May 19th at Quite Waters Park in Annapolis, Maryland. For more information on the Annapolis Walk to Cure Arthritis, visit the Arthritis Foundation website.
As the youngest minority group in America, the Latino community faces many challenges, including language and cultural barriers. Adult mentors who understand the unique culture and needs of Latino youth provide living examples of how to successfully bridge two seemingly different cultures.
John Sanchez joins Robert Traynham in discussing the ways in which Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is working with the Latino community through heavy involvement in mentoring.
Interview recorded June 14, 2017.
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