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Today's Panelists: David Markun, Steve Terrell, John PoundToday's Topics: Panelists thoughts on what could be done to help New Mexico thrive, water rights in New Mexico, and why isn't New Mexico growing as steadily as its neighbouring states?

Today's panelists: David Markun & Eric DavisToday's topics: Biden loan relief, UAW union movement in Tennesee, & College campus protests of Isreal's.

You may be familiar with Haiku yet perhaps not Tanka another poetry form originating in pre-Buddhist Japan traditionally written and exchanged by lovers after their first union. A sweet note that emerges during today’s interview with Albuquerque Poet Laureate Emeritus Mary Oishi. Mary’s new collection, Sidewalk Cruiseship, is arranged in Tanka form and delights our hearts and sears our minds with her vision and perception. Mary’s decades of activist work in justice, her mentorship of queer youth and her love and knowledge of original blues music all bring her poetry alive and relevant to real life, tough and beautiful. Come and meet Mary Oishi in conversation with poet Michelle Otero at Collected Works, Tuesday May 7th at 6:00 pm.

Darcy Tromanhauser, Director of Immigrant & Community Programs at Nebraska Appleseed, discusses the challenges and activism of immigrant communities in Nebraska and rural America.

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Today's panelists: Greg Baker & Jim Falk.Today's Topics: Senator Hendrich is sponsoring a bill to make Puerto Rico a state, how does this affect New Mexican representation? Panelists re-spark a conversation from 3 weeks ago when panelists were asked to expand on how New Mexico can improve in areas it finds itself the lowest in across the U.S..

Rachel LaZar and Fabiola Landeros from EL CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos discuss current efforts by some ABQ city councilors to derail public safety policies for immigrants

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Finally here with their long-awaited new book, Slow Travel New Mexico: Unforgettable Personal Experiences in The Land of Enchantment, our beloved local travel journalists, Judith Fein and Paul Ross. A guide book like no other from world travelers like no other. What is Slow Travel and how can you carve your own adventurous path in your neighborhood? Begin with an old-fashioned map, stick in a pin and let your imagination and curiosity lead the way, says Judie. Spot something intriguing along the side of the road as you drive? Stop and take a closer look, says Paul. A big, black, hairy creature grazing among cows turned out to be a Yak, native to Nepal ! Slow down, way down, talk to local folks and listen to what they have to say. Want to really dance with wolves? They’re closer by than you think. Be prepared to discard your day’s agenda and discover beauty, deliciousness and new friends. Slow Travel New Mexico, filled with hundreds of Paul’s full color photographs and tales tall and true.unmpress.com and globaladventure.us

Join host Alexa Bradford in conversation with three senior Santa Fe Botanical Garden staff members: Christie Collins, Director of Education and Interpretation; Linda Churchill, Horticulture Director; and Carole Aigne Langrall, Director of Development.https://santafebotanicalgarden.org/