Jeanne Fair, Ph.D., is an infectious disease and climate scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory with an array of accomplishments in the science realm. In 2009, she was the lead analyst at the Department of Homeland Security’s modeling of the H1N1 influenza pandemic and also modeling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research and her interest in the field, spanning 30 plus years, is aimed at how stress impacts our immune systems, especially through wildlife and its ecology. Fair joins “Conversations Different” to talk about her work at the lab, the recent headlines concerning bird flu, and how we can all do our part to stay informed in understanding infectious diseases.  

Jeanne Fair, Ph.D., is an infectious disease and climate scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory with an array of accomplishments in the science realm. In 2009, she was the lead analyst at the Department of Homeland Security’s modeling of the H1N1 influenza pandemic and also modeling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research and her interest in the field, spanning 30 plus years, is aimed at how stress impacts our immune systems, especially through wildlife and its ecology. Fair joins “Conversations Different” to talk about her work at the lab, the recent headlines concerning bird flu, and how we can all do our part to stay informed in understanding infectious diseases.

Conversations Different is presented by the Santa Fe New Mexican and features host Inez Russell Gomez in provocative talks with local and regional personalities shaping the landscape of Northern New Mexico.

Inez Russell Gomez is Opinion Page Editor at the Santa Fe New Mexican with decades of experience writing and editing the news in America's oldest capital city.

Conversations Different is presented by the Santa Fe New Mexican and features host Inez Russell Gomez in provocative talks with local and regional personalities shaping the landscape of Northern New Mexico.
Inez Russell Gomez is Opinion Page Editor at the Santa Fe New Mexican with decades of experience writing and editing the news in America's oldest capital city.

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LANL scientist Jeanne Fair on the bird flu and understanding infectious diseases

4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue, based out of the Farmington area, has been around for nearly five years helping New Mexico families in their most desperate times in trying to locate reported missing individuals especially those classified as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.  

The mission of the nonprofit according to its website is to provide relief and compassion during the agonizing trauma of having to locate a missing loved one. The organization has also taken on the task of performing outreach efforts with communities and officials to streamline search processes that could potentially lead to better outcomes in some missing person cases.  

On the latest podcast episode of “Conversations Different,” host Inez Russell Gomez talks with 4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue Executive Director Bernadine Beyale about her backstory into starting the nonprofit and what it means to have a useful resource readily available in our state. She also shares some useful search and rescue tips that people might not be aware of when reporting a missing person.  

For more information about 4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue visit 4ck9sar.org  

Consider supporting their fundraiser on Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Santa Fe Women’s Club. The short film Gomeo Bobelu - Lightning Unveiled produced by Jaima Chevalier will be screened with Beyale discussing her rescue dogs’ work on tribal lands.

4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue, based out of the Farmington area, has been around for nearly five years helping New Mexico families in their most desperate times in trying to locate reported missing individuals especially those classified as Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The mission of the nonprofit according to its website is to provide relief and compassion during the agonizing trauma of having to locate a missing loved one. The organization has also taken on the task of performing outreach efforts with communities and officials to streamline search processes that could potentially lead to better outcomes in some missing person cases.&nbsp;&nbsp;
On the latest podcast episode of &ldquo;Conversations Different,&rdquo; host Inez Russell Gomez talks with 4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue Executive Director Bernadine Beyale about her backstory into starting the nonprofit and what it means to have a useful resource readily available in our state. She also shares some useful search and rescue tips that people might not be aware of when reporting a missing person.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For more information about 4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue&nbsp;visit&nbsp;<a href="https://4ck9sar.org/">4ck9sar.org</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Consider supporting their&nbsp;fundraiser on Jan.&nbsp;24 at 2 p.m. at the Santa Fe Women&rsquo;s Club.&nbsp;The short&nbsp;film&nbsp;Gomeo&nbsp;Bobelu - Lightning Unveiled&nbsp;produced by Jaima Chevalier will be screened with Beyale discussing her rescue dogs&rsquo; work on tribal lands.

4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue is helping New Mexico families in times of despair 

In a time of political division in our country, one Santa Fe man has made it his mission to bridge the divide through humanitarian work and sharing stories. His firsthand accounts with migrants, residents and federal agents, who all claim allegiance along the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, give a glimpse into the conditions in that region and how politics over policy is impacting everyday lives.  

Morgan Smith, a retired lawyer and governmental official, says he's been involved with Mexico since being a college student but has taken that task to heart in recent years with his visual and written reporting. He joins “Conversations Different” host Inez Russell Gomez in the latest podcast episode to share insight into his numerous trips to the border and what they have taught him about people and immigration.  

Smith also reflects on the volunteer aspect of his trips which involve him loading up his vehicle with items and donating them to local shelters or individuals in need in the El Paso/Ciudad Juárez area.  

Connect with Morgan to hear more of his stories or to donate for his next trip. He can be reached at morgan-smith@comcast.net  

In a time of political division in our country, one&nbsp;Santa Fe&nbsp;man&nbsp;has&nbsp;made it&nbsp;his&nbsp;mission&nbsp;to bridge the&nbsp;divide&nbsp;through&nbsp;humanitarian&nbsp;work&nbsp;and sharing stories. His&nbsp;firsthand&nbsp;accounts&nbsp;with migrants,&nbsp;residents&nbsp;and federal agents,&nbsp;who&nbsp;all&nbsp;claim&nbsp;allegiance&nbsp;along the U.S.-Mexico borderlands,&nbsp;give&nbsp;a&nbsp;glimpse into&nbsp;the conditions&nbsp;in that region&nbsp;and how politics over policy is&nbsp;impacting&nbsp;everyday&nbsp;lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Morgan Smith,&nbsp;a retired lawyer and governmental official, says&nbsp;he's&nbsp;been&nbsp;involved with Mexico&nbsp;since&nbsp;being a&nbsp;college&nbsp;student&nbsp;but has taken that task to heart&nbsp;in recent years&nbsp;with his&nbsp;visual and written reporting.&nbsp;He joins &ldquo;Conversations Different&rdquo;&nbsp;host Inez Russell Gomez in the latest podcast episode to share&nbsp;insight into his&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;trips&nbsp;to the border&nbsp;and what they have&nbsp;taught him&nbsp;about&nbsp;people and&nbsp;immigration.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Smith&nbsp;also reflects on the&nbsp;volunteer aspect of his trips which involve&nbsp;him loading up his vehicle with&nbsp;items&nbsp;and&nbsp;donating them to local shelters or&nbsp;individuals&nbsp;in need in the El Paso/Ciudad Ju&aacute;rez area.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Connect with&nbsp;Morgan&nbsp;to hear more of his stories&nbsp;or to donate&nbsp;for his next trip.&nbsp;He can be reached at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:morgan-smith@comcast.net">morgan-smith@comcast.net</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Morgan Smith’s reports give glimpse into conditions along U.S.-Mexico border region

In the latest episode of “Conversations Different,” host Inez Russell Gomez welcomes Zia Singers artistic director John Tiranno and singer and composer Susan Anders, on the podcast to preview the group’s upcoming January concert.  

The concert is titled “Voices of Life, Voices of Light” and will feature exclusive musical works written by women, a choice Tiranno said was a clever idea of his and a way to honor the talents of The Zia Singers, an all-women based chorus.  

Throughout the episode, Tiranno and Anders share what concertgoers can expect from two of the pieces that will be performed: Everyday Wonders: The Girl from Aleppo by Cecilia McDowall and a "A Wave That Rocks Me,” a song composed by Anders.  

The concert will be on Jan.10th and 11th at Christ Church in Santa Fe. For more information and to get tickets, visit theziasingers.org.  

In the latest&nbsp;episode of&nbsp;&ldquo;Conversations Different,&rdquo; host Inez Russell Gomez welcomes&nbsp;Zia&nbsp;Singers&nbsp;artistic&nbsp;director&nbsp;<a href="https://www.johntiranno.com/">John&nbsp;Tiranno</a>&nbsp;and singer and composer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.susanandersmusic.com/">Susan Anders</a>, on the podcast&nbsp;to&nbsp;preview&nbsp;the group&rsquo;s&nbsp;upcoming&nbsp;January&nbsp;concert.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The concert is&nbsp;titled&nbsp;&ldquo;Voices of Life, Voices of Light&rdquo; and&nbsp;will&nbsp;feature&nbsp;exclusive&nbsp;musical works&nbsp;written&nbsp;by&nbsp;women, a choice&nbsp;Tiranno&nbsp;said&nbsp;was a clever idea of his&nbsp;and a&nbsp;way&nbsp;to&nbsp;honor the&nbsp;talents&nbsp;of&nbsp;The&nbsp;Zia Singers, an all-women&nbsp;based&nbsp;chorus.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Throughout the episode,&nbsp;Tiranno&nbsp;and Anders share what&nbsp;concertgoers can expect from&nbsp;two of the&nbsp;pieces&nbsp;that will be performed:&nbsp;Everyday Wonders: The Girl from Aleppo&nbsp;by&nbsp;Cecilia McDowall&nbsp;and a "A Wave That Rocks Me,&rdquo;&nbsp;a song&nbsp;composed&nbsp;by&nbsp;Anders.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The&nbsp;concert&nbsp;will be on Jan.10th and 11th&nbsp;at Christ Church&nbsp;in Santa Fe. For more information and to get tickets, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theziasingers.org/">theziasingers.org.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

LANL scientist Jeanne Fair on the bird flu and understanding infectious diseases

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