Santa Fe Public Schools’ months-long search for a superintendent ended in May with the school board choosing Christine Griffin, a previous educational leader in Arizona, to hold the district’s top job. She assumed the role in June and has officially been making the rounds for more than a month now, connecting with parents, students and state and local leaders ahead of the start of a new school year.   

Griffin joins “Conversations Different” to discuss how things are going during her first month, the upcoming school year and what her leadership priorities will be. Griffin also addresses a key community concern pertaining to federal funding cuts to schools and how the national issue will impact Santa Fe. 

Santa Fe Public Schools&rsquo; months-long search for a superintendent ended in May with the school board choosing Christine Griffin, a previous educational leader in Arizona, to hold the district&rsquo;s top job. She assumed the role in June and has officially been making the rounds for more than a month now, connecting with parents, students and state and local leaders ahead of the start of a new school year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Griffin joins &ldquo;Conversations Different&rdquo; to discuss how things are going during her first month, the upcoming school year and what her leadership priorities will be. Griffin also addresses a key community concern pertaining to federal funding cuts to schools and how the national issue will impact Santa Fe.&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.

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Santa Fe Public Schools Superintendent Christine Griffin talks first month on job and back to school 

For roughly 30 years, the New Mexico Book Association has been a useful resource for authors and their books throughout the state.  

The nonprofit’s work consists of supporting its members in various ways, such as through the editing and marketing process to offering workshops that aim to educate on modern publishing practices.   

President Anna I. Sochocky says their efforts are really about building partnerships and supporting people’s love for literature.  

On the latest “Conversations Different” podcast episode, host Inez Russell Gomez is joined by Sochocky to delve into what the New Mexico Book Association has to offer. She discusses the organization’s mission, its role in uplifting small authors and efforts to grow membership beyond Santa Fe.  

She also talks about an upcoming summer gala on Aug. 28. that will feature U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze.  

For more information, visit nmbookassociation.org 

For roughly 30 years, the New Mexico Book Association has been a useful resource for authors and their books throughout the state.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The nonprofit&rsquo;s work consists of supporting its members in various ways, such as through the editing and marketing process to offering workshops that aim to educate on modern publishing practices.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
President Anna I. Sochocky says their efforts are really about building partnerships and supporting people&rsquo;s love for literature.&nbsp;&nbsp;
On the latest &ldquo;Conversations Different&rdquo; podcast episode, host Inez Russell Gomez is joined by Sochocky to delve into what the New Mexico Book Association has to offer. She discusses the organization&rsquo;s mission, its role in uplifting small authors and efforts to grow membership beyond Santa Fe.&nbsp;&nbsp;
She also talks about an upcoming summer gala on Aug. 28. that will feature U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For more information, visit <a href="https://www.nmbookassociation.org/">nmbookassociation.org</a>&nbsp;

Anna I. Sochocky delves into the offerings of New Mexico Book Association and its upcoming gala

Following the successful release of a new album last year called Memory Mountain, Max Gomez has been busy these days on the road performing across the country.  

The Taos-raised musician is coming home this month; however, for The Desert Companion Tour with Howe Gelb and band Slant Can. The tour will make stops in the trio’s favorite places across the Land of Enchantment and Southwest. Gomez said, “nowhere in New Mexico and Arizona is safe.” 

To discuss the tour and his life on the road, Gomez joins host Inez Russell Gomez, no relation, on the latest “Conversations Different” podcast episode.  

Max Gomez shares what it’s been like to perform over the last year, especially with a new album out, and what goes into putting on a good show that will captivate an audience. For him, a good show is important because he often plays solo and acoustic, and in those instances the spotlight can be daunting.  

In the episode, he also discusses plans to make more music and collaborate with other artists in the folk and Americana scene.  

The Desert Companion Tour will include stops in Silver City, Truth or Consequences, Los Alamos, Corrales, Santa Fe and Taos.  

Visit maxgomezmusic.com for dates and tickets. 

Following the successful release of a new album last year called Memory Mountain, Max Gomez has been busy these days on the road performing across the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Taos-raised musician is coming home this month; however, for The Desert Companion Tour with Howe Gelb and band Slant Can. The tour will make stops in the trio&rsquo;s favorite places across the Land of Enchantment and Southwest. Gomez said, &ldquo;nowhere in New Mexico and Arizona is safe.&rdquo;&nbsp;
To discuss the tour and his life on the road, Gomez joins host Inez Russell Gomez, no relation, on the latest &ldquo;Conversations Different&rdquo; podcast episode.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Max Gomez shares what it&rsquo;s been like to perform over the last year, especially with a new album out, and what goes into putting on a good show that will captivate an audience. For him, a good show is important because he often plays solo and acoustic, and in those instances the spotlight can be daunting.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In the episode, he also discusses plans to make more music and collaborate with other artists in the folk and Americana scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Desert Companion Tour will include stops in Silver City, Truth or Consequences, Los Alamos, Corrales, Santa Fe and Taos.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Visit <a href="https://maxgomezmusic.com/">maxgomezmusic.com</a> for dates and tickets.&nbsp;

Max Gomez discusses the touring life, making music and upcoming shows in New Mexico 

Santa Fe’s John Berkenfield has been a volunteer with the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) Santa Fe Indian Market for nearly 40 years.  

He says it was just yesterday that he joined the association, wanting to be more involved with the local arts community as a fellow art lover. His time volunteering started off by sweeping sidewalks and selling soft drinks on the Plaza to now helping with event production and helping on Friday with the preview, including judging.  

The experience has taught Berkenfield a lot about Native artists who come from around the world to participate in the market — and have their lives changed. He argues that listening to their stories and seeing their creativity on full display has been eye-opening.   

On the latest podcast episode of “Conversations Different,” host Inez Russell Gomez is joined by Berkenfield to discuss his years of volunteering with Indian Market. The two delve into what exactly the market entails, how winning best in show can make a career and the highlights of attending this world-class event.    

In the episode, Berkenfield also speaks on the behind-the-scenes collaboration with other volunteers and partners to put on the market.  

This year’s market runs Aug. 15-16. Visit swaia.org for more information.  

Santa Fe&rsquo;s&nbsp;John Berkenfield&nbsp;has been a volunteer with the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA)&nbsp;Santa Fe&nbsp;Indian Market for&nbsp;nearly 40&nbsp;years.&nbsp;&nbsp;
He says it was just yesterday that he joined the association, wanting to be more involved with the local arts community as a fellow art lover. His time volunteering started off by sweeping sidewalks and selling soft drinks on the Plaza to now helping with event production and helping on Friday with the preview, including judging.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The experience has taught&nbsp;Berkenfield&nbsp;a&nbsp;lot about&nbsp;Native artists&nbsp;who&nbsp;come from around the world to&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in the&nbsp;market&nbsp;&mdash; and have their lives changed. He&nbsp;argues that&nbsp;listening to their stories and seeing their&nbsp;creativity&nbsp;on&nbsp;full&nbsp;display&nbsp;has been eye-opening.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
On the latest podcast episode of &ldquo;Conversations Different,&rdquo; host Inez Russell Gomez is joined by Berkenfield to discuss his years of volunteering with Indian Market. The two delve into what exactly the market entails, how winning best in show can make a career and the highlights of attending this world-class event.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
In the episode, Berkenfield also speaks on the behind-the-scenes collaboration with other volunteers and partners to put on the market.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This year&rsquo;s market runs Aug. 15-16.&nbsp;Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.swaia.org/">swaia.org</a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Santa Fe Public Schools Superintendent Christine Griffin talks first month on job and back to school

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