Good News Conversations

By Albuquerque Journal

Join Gino Gutierrez the Albuquerque Journal’s first “good news reporter" as he sits down with guests for Good Conversations from his Good News articles. Please don’t be shy. It’s time to brag about so... more

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The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.

Good News Conversations episodes:

March 28, 2025 Ep. 25 - UNM nurse shaves head to support children's cancer research.
Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque
Roger Tannen shaves his head every year for the annual St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser and talks about his affiliation with the group and why he goes bald year after year. You can email your good news ideas to [email protected] you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!
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11min
February 14, 2025 Ep. 24 - Birthday Surprise: Ezra's Basketball Scrimmage Celebration
Presented By: The JCC of Greater AlbuquerquePodcast editor Gino Gutierrez recaps a story by Albuquerque Journal staff writer Kevin Opsahl on Ezra Shelhav, a custodian at the Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center in Albuquerque, received a heartwarming surprise for his 23rd birthday. Known for his hard work and meticulous cleaning, Shelhav, who has cerebral palsy, was greeted by family, friends, and JCC members singing "Happy Birthday" before engaging in a basketball scrimmage. The event featured “Team Ezra,” with Shelhav proudly wearing No. 33. A passionate basketball player and Special Olympics athlete, Shelhav dreams of joining the NBA G League, proving that disability is just a different ability. His story is an inspiring example of determination and love for the game. You can email your good news ideas to [email protected] you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!
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7min
December 13, 2024 Ep. 23 - w/Dr. Gabriella Blakey
Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque
Gino sits down with Dr. Gabriella Blakey, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent to discuss her first few months on the job and where she sees the district going. You can email your good news ideas to [email protected].
If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription.

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To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.
Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!
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19min
December 06, 2024 Ep. 22 w/Dave Simon
Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque
This week, Gino speaks with Dave Simon, the director of the city's Parks and Recreation Department, to discuss the opening of the city's second Esperanza Bike Repair Shop. You can email your good news ideas to [email protected].
If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription.

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To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.
Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!
...more
19min
November 22, 2024 Ep. 21 Recap: Good News stories from November
Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque
Join Gino as he recaps the good news stories we covered over the month of November! Please don’t be shy. It’s time to brag about some of the good things in Albuquerque and beyond. You can email your good news ideas to [email protected].
If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription.

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To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.
Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!
...more
17min
November 08, 2024 Ep. 20 Recap: Good News stories from October
Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque
Join Gino as he recaps the good news stories we covered over the month of October! Please don’t be shy. It’s time to brag about some of the good things in Albuquerque and beyond. You can email your good news ideas to [email protected].
If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription.

www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/
To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.
Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!
...more
24min
October 25, 2024 Ep. 19 w/Jessica Jaramillo-Salazar
Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque
In this episode, Gino sits down with Jessica Jaramillo-Salazar, the director of the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services to discuss the work the county is doing to help the community and how new programs they're launching are impacting those in need.
If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription.

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Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!
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16min
October 11, 2024 Ep. 18 w/Anna Sanchez
Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque
Director Anna Sanchez sits down with Gino to discuss the numerous stories about ABQ’s seniors that have been featured in the good news beat.
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20min
September 27, 2024 Ep. 17 w/Kyle Stepp
Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque
Gino sits down with Kyle Stepp, elite para-triathlete for Team USA & Disability Rights Advocate, to discuss a hike he’s making in Ecuador, to benefit the Range of Motion Project.
If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription.

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22min
September 13, 2024 Ep. 16 w/Tahlia Natachu-Eriacho
Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque
Tahlia Natachu-Eriacho, executive director of the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project joins Gino to discuss the project recently completed summer program and how they are enriching the lives of youth in the Zuni Pueblo. You can email your good news ideas to [email protected].
If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription.

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Enter Promo Code: abqpods
To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.
Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!
...more
19min

FAQs about Good News Conversations:

How many episodes does Good News Conversations have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.