Irineo Castillo, Program Coordinator for the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, or LNESC. The League of United Latin American Citizens or LULAC is a Hispanic civil rights organization, abranch of the Upward Bound program which services low income and first generation college applicants. LNESC provides resources to assist students with meeting their goal of being accepted into college. With a high success rate Castillo details the specifics of the program and how it benefits the youth of NM.
Hosted by: Gene GrantProduced by: Mountain West Newsmakers Team
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.
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.
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 .
The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YWCA New Mexico President & CEO Amy Whitfield discuses the programs and impact of YWCA NM.
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.
For more information visit http://www.nmfirst.org
Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Sandi Timmins, Executive Director of House of Ruth Maryland. Sandi brings attention to intimate partner violence, getting help and holding abusers accountable.
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Recorded on: 09/12/17.
A special production of Comcast Newsmakers from the Accelerate Indiana Municipalities Idea Summit at the Old National Events Center in Evansville, Indiana. The annual summit features local officials from across the state as they visit together in exchange of development ideas, economic success and needs.
This segment highlights the town of Churubusco by Clerk-Treasurer Madalyn Sade-Bartl.
Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Iris Leigh Barnes, the Executive Director of the Hosanna School Museum, about the school’s history as the first Freedmen’s Bureau school in Hartford County. Also discussed is the Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration, which will be held on June 23rd at the Hosanna School Museum from 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Delegate Charles Sydnor, from District 44 B, about a Truancy Bill detailing affirmative defense for parents. Also discussed is the HBCU Equity Act of 2018, as well as a bill to combat hate crimes.
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Recorded on: 02/06/18
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