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Weekly public affairs program featuring interviews with policy makers, advocates, elected officials, artists, musicians and other news makers along with live phone calls from listeners.

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Maybe the most overlooked part of going anywhere in a car is parking once you’re there. We assume there will be a spot for our car, either at a business, or on a street, or in a garage. But should we expect parking? How much should it cost us and how... more

This week on Let’s Talk New Mexico we’re discussing all things food insecurity in New Mexico, including the overarching causes and necessary changes.

Voters in cities and counties around New Mexico are choosing new local leaders like mayors, city council members, and county commissioners on Nov. 4, and also considering questions like school bonds. We'll talk about results with journalists and a pr... more

Let’s Talk New Mexico, 10/30/25 There are about twenty data centers in our state, including a big one owned by Meta in Los Lunas. They’re also in Albuquerque, Taos, Clovis and Sunland Park, and the rush is on to build more. However, people who live n... more

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Recent Guests

Candice Castillo
Deputy Secretary at the New Mexico Public Education Department
New Mexico Public Education Department
Episode: Let's talk about chronic absenteeism
Kenneth Salazar
Associate Superintendent of School Culture and Supports at Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque Public Schools
Episode: Let's talk about chronic absenteeism
Terry Wimborn
Director of Collective Impact at United Way North Central New Mexico
United Way North Central New Mexico
Episode: Let's talk about chronic absenteeism
Loretta Trujillo
Executive Director of Transform New Mexico
Transform New Mexico
Episode: Let's talk about chronic absenteeism
Wilhelmina Yazzie
Plaintiff in the Yazzie-Martinez lawsuits and parent advocate
Episode: Let's talk about the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit to improve education going back to court
Travis McKenzie
Middle school teacher in Bernalillo County
Polk Middle School
Episode: Let's talk about the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit to improve education going back to court
Andres Uribe
Student advocate
Episode: Let's talk about the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit to improve education going back to court
Brandon Johnson
Executive Director of the New Mexico Humanities Council
New Mexico Humanities Council
Episode: Let's talk about cuts to federal grants
Ali Sanchez
Director of Strategy and Organizational Development for the Grant Plant
The Grant Plant
Episode: Let's talk about cuts to federal grants

Hosts

Taylor Velazquez
Host and Co-Host, engaging with various community topics and leaders.
Cave Movahed
Host discussing key local issues and community insights.
Kaveh Movahed
Host focused on engaging discussions about local challenges and solutions.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Pay attention to your microphone levels

    Keep getting a crunching sound because the microphone levels are turned up too high

    Apple Podcasts
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    Smf787
    United States4 months ago
  • excellent conversation

    on this latest podcast on NM behavioral health care

    thank you to the interviewer and staff and all the professionals and all their colleagues for their reporting and work across NM

    AGREED- NM can create their own systems that benefit the communities . the white supremest colonized system does NOT work. we need to step out and all help each community support the systems that already work for them !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mtyogini
    United States2 years ago
  • Calm rational discussions of critical New Mexico topics.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Sill Inventor
    3 years ago
  • Lacks diversity

    The topics and guests exhibit a lack of diversity of thought. I was interested in many of the topics listed but was very disappointed that the program only presents one side (left, progressive) of the issue.

    Production quality needs work. Hearing the host clacking on a keyboard or mouse while the guests are talking is annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    (B-roller)
    United States4 years ago
  • Wish they’d keep it updated

    I love this podcast so much but wish they’d have the current episode always updated on here. It’s mid June and they only have up to May 15.

    Apple Podcasts
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    a.blaykea.
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of conversation and the focus on relevant social issues.
Overall, the program is praised for its contributions to community dialogue and engagement.
There are complaints about the lack of diversity in viewpoints and some audio quality concerns.

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Let's talk about the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit to improve education going back to court
Q: Do you think the state could have weathered student outcomes better if the Yazzie Martinez ruling had been implemented prior to the pandemic?
Yes, proper implementation might have prepared the state better and helped students during the pandemic.
Let's talk about the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit to improve education going back to court
Q: What resources or help have you received, if any at all, that would correlate to Yazzie Martinez?
Resources have largely been grassroots efforts with networks like Transform New Mexico and community-driven initiatives focusing on culturally relevant curricula.
Let's talk about the Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit to improve education going back to court
Q: What are the greater implications of this specific legal fight?
The implications involve addressing the experiences of students in schools, highlighting the need for community involvement, equitable funding, and culturally responsive education.
Let's talk about chronic absenteeism
Q: What are the barriers influencing attendance in schools?
Barriers include various factors like illness, lack of engagement, and logistical issues faced by families, which require a comprehensive response.
Let's talk about chronic absenteeism
Q: How is the state recovering from disruptions caused by the pandemic?
The state has implemented dedicated funding and campaigns to address attendance challenges, focusing on student and family engagement.

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Focused on pressing public affairs topics in New Mexico, the content features a broad range of discussions that engage with policymakers, advocates, and various community leaders. Episodes frequently analyze current issues, including education reforms, healthcare access, community engagement, and the implications of governmental policies, creating a platform where diverse perspectives on social equity, environmental challenges, and economic development are shared. The show also emphasizes listener interaction through live phone calls, enhancing community involvement and dialogue.

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Recent guests on Let's Talk New Mexico include:

1. Candice Castillo
2. Kenneth Salazar
3. Terry Wimborn
4. Loretta Trujillo
5. Wilhelmina Yazzie
6. Travis McKenzie
7. Andres Uribe
8. Brandon Johnson

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