Let's Talk New Mexico

By Ty Bannerman, Taylor Velazquez, Megan Kamerick, Bryce DixSociety & Culture

Let's Talk New Mexico episodes

November 05 Let's talk about the 2026 Midterm Elections
A panel of journalists from around the state will talk about the results of races and constitutional amendments.
55 min
October 29 Let’s Talk about paying New Mexico’s lawmakers
With election day less than three weeks away, knowing who and what will be on your ballot is key to making informed decisions. In addition to choosing which candidates to vote for, New Mexicans will also decide whether state legislators, who currently work for free, should be paid during the legislative session. New Mexico remains the only legislature in the country that does not give its lawmakers a salary.
56 min
October 29 Let’s talk about the haunted world
What's your favorite ghost story? What do you find inspiring about it?
55 min
October 22 Let's Talk about protecting the Sandia Mountains
Everyone on our show wants the best for the Sandias. They just disagree about the details.
56 min
October 09 Let’s Talk about paying New Mexico’s lawmakers
With election day less than three weeks away, knowing who and what will be on your ballot is key to making informed decisions. In addition to choosing which candidates to vote for, New Mexicans will also decide whether state legislators, who currently work for free, should be paid during the legislative session. New Mexico remains the only legislature in the country that does not give its lawmakers a salary.
56 min
October 09 Let’s Talk about LGBTQ students’ safety in schools
As the current administration strips LGBTQ+ protections from Federal law, we're talking to the New Mexico educators and advocates who are working to make sure their students feel safe and supported.
55 min
October 08 Let’s Talk about LGBTQ students’ safety in schools
As the current administration strips LGBTQ+ protections from Federal law, we're talking to the New Mexico educators and advocates who are working to make sure their students feel safe and supported.
55 min
October 01 Let’s Talk about the end of life
We're all going to experience it, so let's talk about it. From "death cafes" to natural burial, our guests lives revolve around our final moments.
56 min
September 24 Let's talk behavioral health reform
The legislature passed the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment act last year with broad bipartisan support. Now, as the state tries to implement that change, there have been a few problems and increasing criticism. This week we talk to the people at the center of it all, ans we ant to hear your two cents.
56 min
September 18 Let's talk about green chile
It's time to celebrate New Mexico's favorite crop!
54 min

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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.