D.W.I. is a major issue in New Mexico. Some get away with repeated infractions with little or no penalties. Linda Atkinson stops by the studio to share her thoughts on the future of DWI in New Mexico. Linda has been active in DWI prevention since she began as a volunteer in 1987. She is the co-founder and the Executive Director of the DWI Resource Center and Victims Rights Project. As one of the foremost experts on the DWI issues in New  Mexico, she has held several Governor-appointed positions and published a community guide on DWI prevention. In 1994 she conducted and subsequently published a study (the Metro Court Project) on DWI dismissals and missing disposition information. Ms. Atkinson is involved in public policy and legislative advocacy, victim advocacy,  trains court monitors, and also serves as a technical consultant to local businesses regarding workplace DWI, alcohol and drug abuse prevention.

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Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe has been one of the most outspoken voices in the state of New Mexico when it comes to criminal justice reform. Chief Hebbe joins the Morning Show to to discuss the issues impacting the state and some possible solutions that would make New Mexico a safer place to live. 

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The race for Mayor in Albuquerque is heating up. Who are the serious candidates and who is everyone else? Gerges Scott joins the Morning Show to discuss the mayors race as well as the other major energy and political issues in New Mexico.

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New Mexico is now included in the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act so will you be impacted? Tina Cordova joins the Morning Show to share some important updates to the Act. 

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CYFD has some very really issues that need to be addressed. Maralyn Beck joins Bob to share her knowledge of the most recent issues involving yet another dead child. 

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The State Fair is just under 3 weeks away. Expo New Mexico General Manager Dan Morning joins the morning show to update everyone on the progress for this year's fair.

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Celebrate Labor Day weekend with the perfect pairing of music and wine at the 2nd Annual Harvest Wine & Music Festival. Savor exceptional wines from award-winning vineyards and boutique wineries while soaking in the rhythms of New Mexico’s best bands. Stroll the scenic festival grounds, indulge in gourmet eats, shop handcrafted goods, and unwind in our lively, laid-back atmosphere. It’s the ultimate end-of-summer escape.

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Cabinet Secretary Alisha Tafoya Lucero joins the Morning Show with an incredible amount of experience with the Department of Corrections. Secretary Alisha Tafoya Lucero was appointed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in 2019 to serve as Secretary of the New Mexico Corrections Department. She has dedicated over 25 years to public service, beginning her career in Corrections at the Penitentiary of New Mexico as a Classification Officer. Over the years, she has held numerous roles, including Probation and Parole Officer, Unit Manager, Deputy Warden, and Warden. Secretary Tafoya Lucero holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, both from the University of New Mexico.

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New Director Jeff Lopez joins the Morning Show to discuss the progress of Connect New Mexico getting internet access to every school and person in the state.

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The National Guard has been in town to help APD for several weeks now. What are they actually doing and is it helping? Gail Armstrong recently attended a meeting on the subject and joins the show to share her experience. 

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