We have several potential candidates announce their intentions to run for Governor and Mayor. Is there a frontrunner or is it anyone's race at this point? Jeff Apodaca stops by the Morning Show to help forecast the potential outcomes and much more. 

The troops are on the way but what do the current officers think of the news? President of the Albuquerque Police Officers' Association Shaun Willoughby stops by the Morning Show to give his perspective on the news. 

Carla Sonntag joins the show to give her perspective on the recent announcement about the National Guard visiting New Mexico. Carla also gives us details on the upcoming "Bash" the N.M. business coalition is hosting.

The Isotopes are playing at home this week vs the Chihuahuas and we have you covered. GM John Traub joins the show to tell us all about the awesome events happening at the ballpark this week. 

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City Counsel member, Dan Champine joins Bob to give all the updates on the National Guard arriving, bills signed, bills vetoed, and much more.

Last Friday was an important day for the bills waiting to get signed in the round house. What was signed and what was vetoed? Nicole Tobiassen joins the Morning show to give her perspective on everything that went down over the weekend.

The grades are in!! Paul Gessing stops by to discuss his Freedom Index scores for the recent 60-Day Session. 

Today is a big day for the bills passed in the 60-Day session. Dan Boyd joins the show to give his take on what might happen on the final day to sign bills passed during the 2025 session. 

Do you remember a time where college athletes were students first? Now, athletes are making millions each year playing sports in college. 505 Sports Ventures', Kurt Roth, stops by the Morning Show to help sort out the madness and give his perspective on the current state of college sports.

The case may be over but the memories will last forever. Anissa Tinnin joins the Morning Show to discuss the outcome of her case and what could be done to avoid this type of situation in the future.

A lot has happened in the three weeks since we last talked with Senior energy advisor, Gerges Scott. Today, Bob and Gerges take some time to catch up on all of the biggest topics around the state.

Ever think about driving a bus? Abq Ride is hiring and will even train you if you don't have a CDL. Bobby Sisneros stops by the Morning Show to tell us all about the hiring events and some of the changes happening at ABQ Ride.

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The market has been wild since President Trump announced tariffs last week. What can we expect after another wild morning in the markets? Greg Zanetti joins the Morning Show to help sort out all of the madness.

New laws, new lanes, tariffs, and safe riding are just a few topics Sports Systems' Duane Kinsley covers with today on the Morning Show.

Can you really claim to have a "sense of urgency" if a state is last in education but does nothing to improve? Amanda Aragon has the answer but it isn't necessarily good news. 

Commander Paul Szych has seen a lot in his 30+ years in law enforcement. Juvenile Crime, Justice, and Domestic Violence are just a few of the topics Paul and Bob cover in this very interesting conversation. 

Have you ever wondered how a Jewelry store in New Mexico gets some of the top diamonds available in the United States? John Thomas stops by with some wild stories of buying stones in Antwerp. 

It's Restaurant Week in New Mexico!! Carol White stops by the show to preview some of the amazing deals at the great places you know and love as well as some that may be new to you.

District Attorney Sam Bregman has a lot on his plate these days. Between juvenile justice and working with the FBI, there is no shortage of topics for Bob and Sam to discuss. You don't want to miss a minute of this one.

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Opening Weekend 2025 kicked off the new baseball season across the country. Isotopes' General Manager, John Traub, joins Bob to preview the season and to tell us all about the great promotions for fans. 

The Venardos Circus, a unique Broadway-Style Circus performance, has been touring the U.S. since its debut at the L.A. County Fair in 2014. It is reinventing the American Circus tradition for a new generation with Broadway-style flair, bringing joy to people across the U.S. Theatre lovers and nostalgic circus fans alike will appreciate the intimate experience and sentimental way the show pays homage to circus traditions through the lens of high-quality entertainment for a modern family audience.

There is quite a bit to cover on the final Rio Grande Foundation Friday of March. Many bad bills were passed while only one good bill got through so what does Paul Gessing think about this? 

The Isotopes season starts tonight and you will have a few new options for food at the stadium this year. Chef Jim joins Bob to tell us all about these tasty treats and how they came to be. 

Would a curfew for minors help crime in New Mexico? T.J. Wilham of KOAT 7 stops by to give his perspective before he and his crew take a deep dive into the topic tonight.

MLG called for a special session not long after the 60-day session closed. So, what, if anything, will be done about Juvenile justice in the State of New Mexico. Senator Crystal Brantley joins the Morning Show to give her thoughts on the juvenile system as well as SB-11.

We have a major issue with health care in New Mexico, but the system can be fixed. The Cato Institute's Director of Health Policy Studies, Michael Cato, joins Bob to give his perspective on the situation in New Mexico. 

Today is the day! Make-A-Wish New Mexico President and CEO, Sarah Lister, joins Bob to tell us all about the awesome work they are doing with Jersey Mike's. 

The 60-Day session just ended. So, will we see a special session. Stephanie Lord calls in with her thoughts on the process.

Something has to change as New Mexico is losing doctors. Fred Nathan joins the Morning show to give his perspective on how this is happening and what could be done to fix this serious issue.

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The last 60 days have been rough on some of us. Jay Bock is no exception to that. Jay stops by the studio to give his perspective of his first 60-day session. 

The tax increase did not pass but things could be changing soon. President and CEO of the New Mexico Gas and Oil Association, Missi Currier, stops by the Morning Show to discuss the bills that impact the oil and gas industry most. 

Kenny Thomas knows a thing or two about dancing in March. The Lobo Star and host of the Lobo's postgame show breaks down tonight's matchup as well as some of the other games tipping off today.

What is a conference committee and how does one come about? Senator Nichole Tobiassen calls in to give her perspective on what caused the conference committee and what may happen as a result. 

A situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible. Dan Boyd joins Bob to explain the current stalemate in the round house and what may come next.

KOAT-7's Chief Meteorologist looks at a Dry & windy March & his soon-to-be open calendar. 

Bob & the gang examine the problem of doctors migrating to other states, high Med Malpractice Insurance & exceedingly long waits to find a new doctor.

Gerges Scott joins Bob this morning to break down the upcoming NCAA basketball tournament. Unfortunately for Gerges, Bob picks his brain about HB-10 and some of the other bills passed during the session before he makes his picks. 

The 60-Day session ends on Saturday but there is still time to make an impact. Gail Armstrong joins the Morning Show to give her perspective on how things are going and what might pop up before time runs out.

Sheriff John Allen Joins the Morning Show for another BCSO update. Juvenile Justice, DWI crack down, Safety, and recruitment are just a few of the topics Bob and the Sheriff cover in this fascinating conversation. 

Dan Morning!! Dan stops by to give us all of the State Fair updates. When will tickets go on sale? Will there be any deals we should know about? Could the Fair actually move?

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Eric Rasmussen and Tom Kaye stop by to give an update on a few of the gun bills being discussed at the round house. Could we see a gun registry in the future and if so, who is in charge of the list?

Will paid leave make it through this session? Doesn't look like it. Carla Sonntag joins Bob to give an update on the Family paid leave act as well as other bills that may have been killed over the weekend. 

It's a Rio Grande Foundation Friday!! Paul Gessing joins the Morning Show today with his perspective on the legislative session and much more. 

Has this 60-Day session been a complete bust? What has actually happened so far? Rep. Rebecca Dow joins Bob to give her thoughts and you don't want to miss a second of this one. 

Fire Chief Emily Jaramillo stops by the Morning Show for our first A.F.R. update of 2025!! Wild fires, open burning in the city, training, and recruitment are just a few topics Bob and Emily discuss on today's show.  Fire Chief Emily Jaramillo grew up in rural New Mexico. She achieved a BA in English and Secondary Education at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in 1999. After returning home to New Mexico, Emily taught and coached for four years at Albuquerque Public Schools before joining Albuquerque Fire Rescue in 2005. During her time at AFR, Emily has served as an officer in both the Paramedic and Fire Suppression Divisions, served on the AFD Safety Committee, taught in the EMS Training Division, and coordinated both the Professional Development and Firefighter Health and Wellness programs, served at the chair of the Operations Planning Committee for ACS, and serves on the board for the Mental Health Response Advisory Committee. In 2015, she was the recipient of the IAFF 244 Outstanding Leadership Award and was nominated as an Albuquerque Business First Woman of Excellence in 2022.