Antonia Roybal-Mack on why FEMA is struggling to compensate victims of the Hermits Peak - Calf Canyon fire and why she encourages her clients to stay hopeful.
Join assistant editor Geoffrey Plant as the Taos News revisits the Hermits Peak - Calf Canyon Fire two years later in a special series. This week's guest is Antonia Roybal-Mack, a wildfire attorney. Antonia is from Mora originally, but her firm works in Farmington, Las Vegas, and Albuquerque as wel…
John Bartley on why he didn't evacuate during the Hermits Peak - Calf Canyon Fire, the end of his Christmas tree business, and the future of his family ranch.
Join assistant editor Geoffrey Plant as The Taos News revisits the Hermits Peak - Calf Canyon Fire two years later in a special series. This week's guest is John Bartley, owner of the Gascon Ranch in Rociada, NM. The record breaking fire destroyed Bartley's Christmas tree business and has put the f…
Lawrence Medina on the future of the Rio Grande Alcoholism Treatment Program, treating addiction as a disease and the importance of asking for help.
Join Taos News Editor John Miller as he chats with Lawrence Media, Executive Director of the Rio Grande Alcoholism Treatment Program. Lawrence debunks some myths about addiction and what is own recovery from alcoholism entailed. He also shares how the development of a new Taos detox center is progr…
Karina Armijo on her new role at the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division, making the outdoors more accessible, and the importance of community consensus.
Join the Taos News' assistant editor Geoffrey Plant as he talks with Karina Armijo, director of the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division. Karina shares why Gov. Lujan Grisham started the division in 2019 and what they do to help New Mexicans get outside. She also talks about developing new opport…
Necia Ethridge on her father Chris Ethridge's Nudie Suit, its journey to the Country Music Hall of Fame, and her family's musical legacy.
Join Taos News' Tempo editor Lynne Robinson as she chats with Necia Ethridge about what it was like growing up the daughter of famous bass musician, Chris Ethridge. Necia also shares the history of her father's Nudie Suit, which was made for him while he was a member of the Flying Burrito Brothers.…
Robbie Puskarich on tips for first time home buyers, the importance of working with local experts, and the beauty of Northern NM.
Join Voices of Taos producer Laura Martin Baseman as she talks with real estate agent Robbie Puskarich of the Walking Rain Group of Coldwell Banker. Robbie shares about moving to Northern New Mexico after hurricane Irma and becoming a real estate agent after being a mortgage banker for 30 years. He…
Lisa O'Brien on the Taos Housing Partnership's mission, their new nonprofit status, and the myths surrounding affordable housing.
Join the Taos News' assistant editor Geoffrey Plant as he talks with Lisa O'Brien, executive director of the Taos Housing Partnership. Lisa shares what the partnership will and will not be doing to create more housing in Taos. She and Geoff also chat about what infrastructure local governments need…
Juniper Leherissey on growing up in Northern NM, what's happening at the Harwood Museum, and her dreams for the future.
Join Voices of Taos producer Laura Martin Baseman as she talks with Juniper Leherissey, director of the Harwood Museum. Growing up in Peñasco, Juniper never expected to be the director of a Taos museum. But her studies in anthropology and passion for Northern NM brought her back home. Juniper share…
Luis Reyes on the importance of Taos grown leaders, Kit Carson Electric's new solar array in Amalia, and the future of hydrogen energy.
Join Voices of Taos producer Laura Martin Baseman as she talks with Luis Reyes, CEO of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative. A native Taoseño, Luis shares how he became CEO of KEC, why Taos has an energy coop, and the new projects KEC is investing in, including the Amalia solar array. He also talks abou…
Brad Hockmeyer on the early days of KTAO , starting Taos Solar Fest, and his new restaurant endevor
Join The Taos News' Tempo editor Lynn Robinson as she chats with Brad Hockmeyer. Brad speaks about KTAO's early days and how he started the Taos Solar Fest. He also talks about a new restaurant he's opening with his girlfriend, Ruth Ann McCarthy, called Legacy Café. Brad hopes Legacy Café will help…