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Voices of Taos

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Join us for a new podcast from award winning weekly newspaper, The Taos News. Every week on Saturday we'll release a new episode featuring a voice from our Taos community. We'll cover the arts, current events, and sports on different episodes hosted by our talented reporting staff.

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Episodes

Master planner John Halley and real estate developer Mark Yaravitz on why the Tarelton Ranch Eco-Village is a sustainable solution to Taos' current needs and future growth.

Join Assistant Editor Geoffrey Plant for a special series on the proposed Tarleton Ranch Eco-Village (TREV) development. This week's guests are master planner John Halley and real estate developer Mark Yaravitz. John and Mark share their hopes for the TREV community and some facts about the project they hope will help people understand the scope of the multi-decade development. Some things they hope to bring to the north side of Taos are affordable housing, sustainable agriculture, a pharmacy, a...

Jun 01, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Kent Kobakoff on why some neighbors in Upper Las Colonias are against the proposed Tarleton Ranch Eco-Village and why they're not NIMBYs.

Join Assistant Editor Geoffrey Plant for a special series on the proposed Tarleton Ranch Eco-Village (TREV) development. This week's guest is Kent Kobakoff, a resident of Upper Las Colonias who is opposed to the development. Kent and a group of concerned neighbors have challenged the development because they believe it’s incompatible with the neighborhood and Taos county. “We’ve been criticized and our position has been trivialized by people calling us NIMBYs (Not In My Backyard),” Kent says in ...

May 25, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Brian Colón on the failures of FEMA after the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire and why individual victims and local governments need legal representation.

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 Brian Colón, former State Auditor and current Managing Partner of Singleton Schreiber’s New Mexico offices. As a national law firm, Singleton Schreiber has had experience helping wildfire victims from coast to coast. Brian speaks on the two-fold failure of the federal government in regards to the Hermits Peak - Calf Canyon Fire: first starti...

May 18, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 27

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 well. She has been working tirelessly to ensure her rural clients get compensation from FEMA. Like many people from the area, she has experienced personal loss from the fires. She describes visiting her p...

May 11, 202421 minSeason 1Ep. 26

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 future of his 169 year old family ranch at risk. Bartley shares what protecting his home was like during the fires and the floods that ravaged shortly after. He also discusses his experience of PTSD and...

May 04, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 25

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 progressing. Resources: New Mexico’s 988 crisis hotline: a confidential lifeline for emotional, mental, or alcohol and drug use support Rio Grande Alcoholism Treatment Program: Locations in Las Vegas, Raton...

Apr 27, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 24

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 opportunities for New Mexico businesses who work in the outdoors. About the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 20, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 23

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. Necia talks about how she got the suit back after it had been missing for 52 years and its recent stay at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Taos News article about Flying Burrito Brother's Missing N...

Apr 13, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 22

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 also shares his tips for first home buyers and why its important to work with local experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 06, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 21

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 to invest in to help create such housing. Taos Housing Partnership Taos Housing Partnership's events See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 30, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 20

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 shares how the museum is working to bring overlooked artists and stories to the forefront and what the Harwood has planned for the rest of 2024. Links: Harwood's Calendar of Events See omnystudio.com/listen...

Mar 23, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 19

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 about new sustainable energy technology, like hydrogen, and why it's a good opportunity for the Enchanted Circle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 16, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 18

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 revitalize the plaza area which has been suffering construction and from shuttered businesses for a number of years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 09, 202426 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Recap of New Mexico's 2024 Legislature Part 2: Rep. Joseph Sanchez

Join the Taos News' assistant editor Geoffrey Plant as he catches up with District 4 Representative Joseph Sanchez. Rep. Sanchez shares his hopes for developing statewide substance use disorder programs as well as local infrastructure to help with New Mexico's housing problem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 02, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Recap of New Mexico's 2024 Legislature Part 1: Rep. Kristina Ortez and Sen. Bobby Gonzales

Join the Taos News' assistant editor Geoffrey Plant as he catches up with District 42 Representative Kristina Ortez and District 6 Senator Roberto "Bobby" Gonzales. Geoff first chats with Rep. Ortez about her bills focusing on the environment and how closely she works with other legislators from Northern NM. After the break, Geoff talks with Sen. Gonzales on the funding Taos County will be receiving and how he's working to support young people. Join us next week for a second part of this legisla...

Feb 24, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Carmen Retzlaff on finally moving to Taos, the importance of Shared Table, and what keeps her hopeful as a pastor.

Join Voices of Taos producer Laura Martin Baseman as she talks with Pastor Carme Retzlaff of El Pueblito United Methodist Church. Carmen shares about her community organizing experience, what makes Shared Table special, and how Taos keeps her hopeful. Links: Shared Table General Information Shared Table Volunteer Information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 17, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Max Killinger on learning to ski in Germany after WWII, the early days of Taos Ski Valley, and the essentials of being a good skier.

Join Taos News owner Robin Martin as she talks with Max Killinger, recent inductee into the New Mexico Ski Hall of Fame. Max shares what it was like learning how to ski in Germany after WWII, the early days of Taos Ski Valley, and the most important thing he learned being a ski instructor for 53 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Patricia Michael's on designing for 'Killers of the Flower Moon' star Tantoo at Cannes, her Living Treasure Award, and working with Deb Haaland to bring awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.

Join Tempo Editor Lynne Robinson as she talks with Taos Pueblo fashion designer Patricia Michaels. Patricia shares about making a dress for Tantoo’s trip to Cannes for “Killers of the Flower Moon”, her Living Treasure Award from the Museum of American Arts and Culture, and her project with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 10

El Comanche on his nickname, connecting with Comanche elders, and the importance of languages.

Join Voices of Taos producer Laura Martin Baseman as she talks with Francisco “El Comanche” Gonzales, leader of Los Comanches de La Serna. El Comanche shares about how he got his nickname, connecting with Comanche elders in Oklahoma, and the importance of language in preserving history. Links: Taos News article on the Comanches de La Serna Primos Hilos Culturales See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 13, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ernestina Cordova on helping fight hunger with Taos Feeds Taos and preserving history with Taos CountyHistorical Society

Join Voices of Taos Producer Laura Martin Baseman as she chats with Ernestina Cordova, a native Taoseña known for her volunteer work. Ernestina shares about feeding Taos' hungry through the local non-profit Taos Feeds Taos and projects she has spearheaded as president of Taos County Historical Society. Links: Taos Feeds Taos Taos County Historical Society See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 06, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Larry Torres on Taos' holiday traditions, his new books, and the importance of storytelling

This week on Voices of Taos, join Voices of Taos producer Laura Martin Baseman as she talks with Larry Torres about New Year and holiday traditions in Taos. Learn about the celebrations of Los Inocentes on December 28th, Los Reyes on January 6th, and the importance of story telling in Northern NM. Links: Larry Torres' books See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 30, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 7

A Review of 2023 with John Miller and Geoffrey Plant

Join Taos News Editor John Miller and Assistant Editor Geoffrey Plant as they look back on some of the biggest stories in Taos and Northern NM from 2023. John and Geoffrey talk about the fatal Memorial Day shootings in Red River, the suspicious fires at the Taos Starbucks construction site, the travels of Marty the Moose, Home Rule, and other major headlines from the past year. And for an extended look at the top stories, quotes, blotter entries, and photographs from 2023, be sure to pick up our...

Dec 23, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Gary Medina Cook on his new documentary "The Genízaro Experience: Shadows in Light" about indigenous slaves and their decedents, now showing on PBS

Join Voices of Taos Producer Laura Martin Baseman as she chats with Taos musician and composer Gary Medina Cook. Gary talks about his new documentary, “The Genizaro Experience: Shadows in Light", which speaks about Indigenous Slavery in New Mexico in the late 1700s and the decedents of those slaves. Links: The Genízaro Experience: Shadows in Light on PBS TCA showing on 12/15 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 15, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 5

John Kelly on what Taos Ski Valley is doing to make snow sports more accessible to locals, and his favorite ski runs.

Join Voices of Taos Producer, Laura Martin Baseman as she chats with Taos Ski Valley Chief of Operations John Kelly. John shares about how he got to Taos, what TSV is doing to make snow sports more accessible to locals, and his favorite ski runs. Links: Taos Ski Valley 2nd Annual Community Weekend Calendar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 09, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Dr. Tim Moore on the importance of communication, his hopes for medicine, and working with midwives

Join our assistant editor Geoffrey Plant as he interviews Dr. Tim Moore about his career and upcoming retirement from the Holy Cross Medical Center's Institute for Women's Health. Dr. Moore shares about writing a book on communication, learning to deliver babies from midwives, and his hopes for the future of medicine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 01, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Robin McKinney Martin on the history of newspapers in Taos, the early days of The Taos News, and being a publisher at age 25.

Join Voice's of Taos producer, Laura Martin Baseman, as she interviews Robin McKinney Martin about the history of newspapers in Taos County. Robin shares a legend about Padre Martinez, how her father started the Taos News in 1959, and why she became owner and publisher of the paper at age 25. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Robert Mirabal on his Taos Pueblo roots, composing for a Hulu TV series, and starring in the film Road to Everywhere

Join our Tempo arts magazine editor Lynne Robinson as she interviews Robert Mirabal about his most recent projects. Robert talks about his "agri-cultural" roots from Taos Pueblo, composing music for a new Hulu TV series, and staring in the film Road to Everywhere. He also shares about his winter concert series at the Taos Center for the Arts. Show links: Robert Mirabal Holiday Concert Film: Road to Everywhere Hulu Series: Ring of Fire: The Life of Annie Mae Aquash See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Nov 17, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Introduction to Voices of Taos

Join us for a new podcast from award winning weekly newspaper, The Taos News. Every week on Saturday we'll release a new episode featuring a voice from our Taos community. We'll cover the arts, current events, and sports on different episodes hosted by our talented reporting staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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