Good News Conversations

Albuquerque Journal

Join Gino Gutierrez the Albuquerque Journal’s first “good news reporter" as he sits down with guests for Good Conversations from his Good News articles. Please don’t be shy. It’s time to brag about some of the good things in Albuquerque and beyond. You can email your good news ideas to goodnews@abqjournal.com.

  1. 28/03/2025

    Ep. 25 - UNM nurse shaves head to support children's cancer research.

    Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque Roger Tannen shaves his head every year for the annual St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser and talks about his affiliation with the group and why he goes bald year after year. You can email your good news ideas to goodnews@abqjournal.com.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

    11 min

  2. 14/02/2025

    Ep. 24 - Birthday Surprise: Ezra's Basketball Scrimmage Celebration

    Presented By: The JCC of Greater AlbuquerquePodcast editor Gino Gutierrez recaps a story by Albuquerque Journal staff writer Kevin Opsahl on Ezra Shelhav, a custodian at the Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center in Albuquerque, received a heartwarming surprise for his 23rd birthday. Known for his hard work and meticulous cleaning, Shelhav, who has cerebral palsy, was greeted by family, friends, and JCC members singing "Happy Birthday" before engaging in a basketball scrimmage. The event featured “Team Ezra,” with Shelhav proudly wearing No. 33. A passionate basketball player and Special Olympics athlete, Shelhav dreams of joining the NBA G League, proving that disability is just a different ability. His story is an inspiring example of determination and love for the game. You can email your good news ideas to goodnews@abqjournal.com.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

    7 min

  3. 13/12/2024

    Ep. 23 - w/Dr. Gabriella Blakey

    Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque Gino sits down with Dr. Gabriella Blakey, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent to discuss her first few months on the job and where she sees the district going. You can email your good news ideas to goodnews@abqjournal.com. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/ To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9. Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

    18 min

  4. 06/12/2024

    Ep. 22 w/Dave Simon

    Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque This week, Gino speaks with Dave Simon, the director of the city's Parks and Recreation Department, to discuss the opening of the city's second Esperanza Bike Repair Shop. You can email your good news ideas to goodnews@abqjournal.com. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/ To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9. Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

    19 min

  5. 22/11/2024

    Ep. 21 Recap: Good News stories from November

    Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque Join Gino as he recaps the good news stories we covered over the month of November! Please don’t be shy. It’s time to brag about some of the good things in Albuquerque and beyond. You can email your good news ideas to goodnews@abqjournal.com. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/ To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9. Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

    16 min
  6. Ep. 20 Recap: Good News stories from October

    08/11/2024

    Ep. 20 Recap: Good News stories from October

    Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque Join Gino as he recaps the good news stories we covered over the month of October! Please don’t be shy. It’s time to brag about some of the good things in Albuquerque and beyond. You can email your good news ideas to goodnews@abqjournal.com. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/ To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9. Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

    23 min
  7. Ep. 19 w/Jessica Jaramillo-Salazar

    25/10/2024

    Ep. 19 w/Jessica Jaramillo-Salazar

    Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque In this episode, Gino sits down with Jessica Jaramillo-Salazar, the director of the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Services to discuss the work the county is doing to help the community and how new programs they're launching are impacting those in need. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/ To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9. Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

    15 min
  8. Ep. 18 w/Anna Sanchez

    11/10/2024

    Ep. 18 w/Anna Sanchez

    Presented By: The JCC of Greater Albuquerque Director Anna Sanchez sits down with Gino to discuss the numerous stories about ABQ’s seniors that have been featured in the good news beat. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe Enter Promo Code: abqpods To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9. Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

    19 min
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Join Gino Gutierrez the Albuquerque Journal’s first “good news reporter" as he sits down with guests for Good Conversations from his Good News articles. Please don’t be shy. It’s time to brag about some of the good things in Albuquerque and beyond. You can email your good news ideas to goodnews@abqjournal.com.

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