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00:42:12

Michael Perry on Conservation, Energy, and New...

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2026/01/06

Michael Perry, candidate for New Mexico Land Commissioner, joins the New Mexico Suncast to discuss conservation vs. preservation, wildfire prevention, habitat restoration, oil and gas revenues, renewable energy fairness, and how state trust lands fund public schools. Drawing on decades as a game warden, state land official, and county commissioner, Perry outlines a practical, resource-driven vision for managing New Mexico’s land, water, and energy future.Watch Full-Length Interviews:

00:37:24

New Mexico Ranchers Push Back Against Big Meat as...

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2025/12/17

Casey Parker, founder of the American Rancher Alliance, explains how independent ranchers are challenging Big Meat monopolies, lowering beef prices, restoring transparency, and rebuilding a fair, American-owned supply chain from ranch to grocery store.Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

00:55:27

“We’re Running on Panic, Not Vision”: Nikki McCarty...

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2025/12/16

In this extended New Mexico Sun Cast interview, Nikki McCarty, State Director of Concerned Women for America of New Mexico, discusses faith-driven advocacy, women’s sports, parental rights, SNAP dependency, education failures, digital dangers for children, and the future of New Mexico’s families and culture.Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

00:22:07

Inside Albuquerque’s Frontline Against Hunger: Rio...

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2025/12/11

This New Mexico Sun Cast interview highlights how the Rio Grande Food Project—Albuquerque’s largest west-side food pantry—fights hunger through weekly food distribution, a thriving community garden, volunteer programs, and long-term support services. Development Director Kathi Cunningham explains how the organization tackles food insecurity, teaches families to grow their own produce, connects residents with bill assistance, and partners with schools, churches, and local businesses to create lasting

00:40:39

New Mexico Advocate Connie Vigil on Solving...

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2025/11/12

In this episode of The New Mexico Sun Cast, citizen advocate Connie Vigil joins host Jim Williams to discuss Albuquerque’s homelessness and mental-health crisis. Drawing on her background in medical research and public policy, Vigil explains how Miami-Dade County’s integrated approach—uniting law enforcement, judges, and healthcare providers—could be replicated in New Mexico. She also details her work behind Senate Bill 1, the state’s new $2 billion trust fund for behavioral-health infrastructure,

00:55:21

Louie Sanchez on Crime, Homelessness, and Leadership...

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2025/11/03

Albuquerque City Councilor Louie Sanchez joins the New Mexico Sun Cast to discuss his 2025 mayoral campaign. Drawing on his 26 years in law enforcement and experience as a small business owner, Sanchez outlines his plans to tackle rising crime, homelessness, and government inefficiency. He shares his vision for restoring trust in city leadership, rebuilding the police force, improving city services, and strengthening Albuquerque’s economy.Watch Full-Length Interviews:

00:24:51

New Mexico House GOP Leader Gail Armstrong on Media...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of New Mexico Suncast, Representative Gail Armstrong shares her journey from ranch life to state leadership as New Mexico’s first female Republican House Leader. She discusses the volunteer demands of public service, small-town roots, media misrepresentation of her op-ed, and her priorities for restoring balance in state politics—from healthcare and crime reform to protecting small business and family values.Watch Full-Length Interviews:

00:33:02

Exploring New Mexico’s Wild Beauty with Karina Armijo

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2025/10/22

In this episode of The New Mexico Suncast, host Jim Williams sits down with Karina Armijo, Director of the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division, to talk about the state’s breathtaking landscapes, outdoor equity programs, and how outdoor recreation boosts local economies. From fly fishing in Taos to new trail investments and the upcoming Adventure Pitch Fest, Armijo shares her mission to connect every New Mexican to nature—and why slowing down outdoors can transform lives. Watch Full-Length

00:53:04

Crime, Business, and Leadership: Carla & Larry Sontag...

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2025/10/02

In this episode of the New Mexico Sun Cast, Carla Sontag (CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition and Better Together New Mexico) and Larry Sontag (former APD officer and chief of staff) share candid insights about crime, policing, and business in Albuquerque. They discuss how rising crime impacts small businesses, why police morale and recruitment are struggling, and what leadership changes are needed as the mayoral election approaches. This conversation highlights both the challenges and the

01:22:03

Former APD Leaders Expose Crime, Politics, and Failed...

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2025/09/25

Former Albuquerque Police Department officers and Chief Mike Geier speak candidly about rising crime, failed leadership, and the politicization of policing in New Mexico. From broken promises on hiring more officers to stories of unethical directives from city leadership, this in-depth discussion highlights how Albuquerque ended up at the top of the nation’s crime lists. The conversation also addresses DOJ oversight, officer morale, juvenile crime, and what real leadership would require to restore

00:51:27

Fighting Childhood Hunger in New Mexico | Feed NM...

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2025/09/24

In this powerful episode of the New Mexico Suncast, Jim Williams sits down with Tracy Rodden, Executive Director of Feed New Mexico Kids, to talk about the harsh reality of childhood hunger across the state. Tracy shares her own story of growing up food insecure, how the organization provides thousands of weekend snack packs to children, and why hunger is tied to bigger issues like education, poverty, and even trafficking.Learn how 90,000 children in New Mexico face food insecurity, what it takes to

00:40:24

Mayling Armijo on Crime, Homelessness, and Leadership...

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2025/09/16

In this episode of the New Mexico Sun Cast, host Jim Williams interviews Mayling Armijo, candidate for mayor of Albuquerque in the 2025 election. Armijo discusses her background in economic development, her Navy service, and why she left a successful career to enter politics. She outlines her vision for tackling crime, homelessness, and economic stagnation, emphasizing leadership, accountability, and restoring public trust. From her family roots in Albuquerque to her track record of bringing $1.4

00:56:14

Bob Perls on Reforming Politics: Forward Party’s...

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2025/09/12

Former state legislator, entrepreneur, and diplomat Bob Perls joins the New Mexico Sun Cast to discuss why he returned to New Mexico, his career in public service, and his new role as chairman of the Forward Party of New Mexico. From passing open primaries to challenging the political duopoly, Perls lays out how grassroots organizing, election reform, and common-sense solutions can bring people together across party lines. Hear his insights on democracy, education, media bias, and why real

00:18:06

Mexican Gray Wolf Controversy in New Mexico: Senator...

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2025/09/11

In this episode of the New Mexico Sun Cast, host Jim Williams sits down with Senator Crystal Brantley (District 35) to discuss the heated debate over the Mexican gray wolf reintroduction program. Senator Brantley shares firsthand experiences from life in rural New Mexico, the challenges faced by ranchers and families, and the economic toll of wolf depredations. From emergency declarations in Catron County to calls for federal de-listing, this conversation dives deep into the clash between

00:42:35

Fixing New Mexico’s Healthcare Crisis: Medicaid,...

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2025/09/08

In part three of our series on bringing healthcare workers back to New Mexico, Think New Mexico’s Fred Nathan and Rio Grande Foundation’s Paul Gessing tackle the state’s most urgent challenges. From Medicaid reimbursement reform and medical malpractice caps to joining interstate compacts, education incentives, and tax reform—this discussion lays out real solutions to fix New Mexico’s doctor shortage. Hear why bipartisan support is growing, what policies are on the table, and how citizens can push

00:53:32

Bringing Back Doctors to New Mexico: Malpractice...

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2025/09/03

In part 2 of the Suncast's Code Blue series, Jim Williams once again speaks with Think New Mexico’s Fred Nathan and Rio Grande Foundation’s Paul Gessing about the state’s growing doctor shortage. They tackle the rising cost of medical malpractice insurance, attorney fee reform, gross receipts taxes on medical services, and how these issues are driving providers away. The discussion highlights bipartisan solutions, the role of trial lawyers, and how ordinary New Mexicans can push for meaningful

00:48:18

Why New Mexico Is Losing Doctors — And How to Bring...

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2025/08/28

New Mexico is the only state in the nation to lose doctors since 2019 — and the crisis is deepening. In this in-depth conversation hosted by the New Mexico Sun, Fred Nathan (Think New Mexico) and Paul Gessing (Rio Grande Foundation) break down the root causes of the state’s healthcare worker shortage: high malpractice premiums, low Medicaid reimbursement, and taxes on medical services. Despite their ideological differences, both offer clear, compelling solutions — including the controversial SB 88,

00:51:44

Brian Cochran on the “One Big Beautiful Bill”: What...

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2025/08/19

Certified Financial Planner Brian Cochran, President & CEO of John Moore Associates, breaks down the One Big Beautiful Bill and what it really means for everyday Americans. From tax breaks on tips and overtime pay to new deductions for seniors, car loan interest, and charitable giving, Cochran explains how this bill impacts working families, retirees, and small businesses.We also cover succession planning, estate transfers, and how biblical financial principles shape John Moore Associates’

01:04:01

How New Mexico Can Lead: Investing in Our Own Future

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2025/08/07

In this episode of The New Mexico Suncast, host Jim Williams sits down with Jeff Apodaca and Lawrence Chavez—two outspoken advocates for building New Mexico’s economy from within. They break down why New Mexico is one of the wealthiest states on paper but continues to live like a poor one. From the untapped potential of the State Investment Council’s $63 billion fund to why we keep losing homegrown tech to places like San Diego, this conversation hits hard on infrastructure, venture capital, and the

00:09:50

This Week in New Mexico: Floods, Fires, Corruption &...

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2025/07/31

Welcome to the weekly headline roundup from the New Mexico Suncast. In this July 18 edition, host Jim Williams and correspondent Joaquin Romero break down the biggest stories across the state—from deadly floods in Ruidoso and fire evacuations across Grant and Valencia Counties, to boil water advisories and food assistance challenges. They also dig into corruption allegations in Española and the launch of a new local chapter of the America First Policy Institute. If you want the real pulse of New

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