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;

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.