Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast

Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast
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News and interviews from reporters Andy Lyman and Laura Paskus. Subscribe for New Mexico news and interviews! lesserknownnmpod.substack.com

  1. Apr 9

    Season 2, Ep. 6: Dr. Timothy Nelson

    Howdy, everyone! We’ve been busy with other work, but we’re back! In this week’s episode, Andy interviews Dr. Timothy Nelson, author of Blackdom, New Mexico: The Significance of the Afro-Frontier, 1900-1930. We also chat about the news, including these stories from some of our favorite reporters: https://sourcenm.com/briefs/new-mexico-enacts-sweeping-statewide-fire-restrictions-to-prevent-wildfires/ https://www.kunm.org/kunm-news-update/2026-04-06/mon-rio-grande-could-dry-up-in-albuquerque-for-third-time-in-40-years-more https://sourcenm.com/2026/04/06/new-mexico-begins-review-of-threatened-and-endangered-species/ https://capitalandmain.com/oil-companies-accused-of-massive-accounting-fraud-in-new-mexico Music credits for this show include: Get Through It (Instrumental) by Neu Song and ree Spirits (Instrumental) by Chill Winston. As always, find us on Substack, Spotify or Apple and follow us on Instagram. And if you really want to, you can drop us a note at lesserknownnmpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening to the Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast! cheers, Andy & Laura (and Mary) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lesserknownnmpod.substack.com

  2. Feb 20

    Season 2, Ep. 5: Brian Colón

    Listeners probably remember Brian Colón from his years in New Mexico politics. He ran once for mayor of Albuquerque, once for New Mexico attorney general and served as state auditor. Now he’s the managing partner of Singleton Schreiber’s New Mexico offices and representing families impacted by the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire. Brian talked to Andy about growing up in New Mexico and what motivates him to go head to head with FEMA’s Claims Office Director, Jay Mitchell. (There’s also some talk of a young man named Benito Martínez Ocasio!) Friend of the podcast Patrick Lohmann has been covering the impacts of the fire from day one, Here’s his latest story about Mitchell being placed on administrative leave earlier this month. Long-time readers of Laura’s work might also remember that Jay Mitchell was on her radar a decade ago when he was in charge of New Mexico’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: https://sfreporter.com/archives/emergency-mismanagement/ Laura and Andy also talk about some more local news coverage of Jeffery Epstein and how maybe it’s time for men to take a break from politics. If you aren’t already subscribed to Laura’s personal Substack, you may have missed her latest about how New Mexico dropped the ball on climate action. Music credits for this show include: Get Through It (Instrumental) by Neu Song and Essentials (Instrumental) by Seb Sanders. As always, find us on Substack, Spotify or Apple and follow us on Instagram. And if you really want to, you can drop us a note at lesserknownnmpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening to the Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lesserknownnmpod.substack.com

  3. Feb 3

    Season 2, Ep. 4: Photojournalist Diana Cervantes

    Photojournalist Diana Cervantes has spent years documenting the critically endangered Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly. In December her photos and videos were part of a story in The New York Times, “They’re Trying to Find a Mate for This Very Lonely Caterpillar.” It was great to have Cervantes back on the podcast to talk about the butterfly, being a compassionate photojournalist in an era of extinction, and more. Head over to Instagram and follow her at @dee_sea_photo and see all of her images and videos, including of the butterfly and caterpillar — and the scientists studying and trying to protect the Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly. And if you want to be cool like Diana and Laura, someday you should go see the bat outflight at El Malpais National Monument: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/elma-bat-outflight.htmMeanwhile, to hear our 2025 conversation with Cervantes: Music credits for this show include: Get Through It (Instrumental) by Neu Song and Butterfly Samba (Feat. Dani Catalá) (Instrumental) by Kiabits. As always, find us on Substack, Spotify or Apple and follow us on Instagram. And if you really want to, you can drop us a note at lesserknownnmpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening to the Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lesserknownnmpod.substack.com

  4. Jan 28

    Season 2, Ep. 3: Going local with Lindsay Wood

    Lindsay Wood runs Albuquerque’s Nob Hill News, plus its new offshoots covering the International District and the North Valley. Andy talks with her about how that all works — and what she sees for the future. Plus, we chat about Sunday’s Anti-ICE Rally in downtown Albuquerque and look ahead to next week’s show, with photojournalist Diana Cervantes. Music credits: Get Through It (Instrumental) by Neu Song and Ink Splash (Feat. Richard Houghten) (Instrumental) by Arms and Sleepers Find us on Substack, Spotify or Apple and follow us on Instagram. And if you really want to, you can drop us a note at lesserknownnmpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening to the Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lesserknownnmpod.substack.com

  5. Jan 20

    Season 2, Episode 2: Super-local journalism

    Know what we love? Knowing what the heck is happening in our community. This week, we talk with Peter Rice, who runs Downtown Albuquerque News. To find out more about DAN, head on over to the website: https://downtownalbuquerquenews.com/ Music credits: Get Through It (Instrumental) by Neu Song and Ink Splash (Feat. Richard Houghten) (Instrumental) by Arms and Sleepers Find us on Substack, Spotify or Apple and follow us on Instagram. And if you really want to, you can drop us a note at lesserknownnmpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening to the Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lesserknownnmpod.substack.com

    Season 2, Episode 2: Super-local journalism

  6. Jan 14

    Season 2, Episode 1 with journalists Karen Coates & Jerry Redfern

    "Pay attention, have a plan, be prepared."~ Karen Coates Reporters Karen Coates and Jerry Redfern now live in New Mexico. But they have been reporting on environmental and social issues from Southeast Asia for 20 years.They spoke recently about a new story they have in Capital & Main, "In a Time of Extreme Peril, Burmese Journalists Tell Stories From the Shadows." And they shared some advice from the exiled reporters now living in — and reporting from — Thailand. Some of the other things mentioned in this episode include: * Jerry Redfern’s work at Capital & Main: https://capitalandmain.com/author/jerryredfern * Mongabay * Cold light of day: Thank climate change for this winter’s warm temperatures (Laura Paskus, Source NM) * More than 80 environmental groups call on Heinrich, Lee to oppose Pearce as BLM director (Patrick Lohmann, Source NM) * New Mexico Local News Fellowships & Internships: https://www.newmexicolocalnewsfellowships.org/apply-now * New Mexico News Map: https://www.nmnewsmap.org/ Music credits: Get Through It (Instrumental) by Neu Song and Ink Splash (Feat. Richard Houghten) (Instrumental) by Arms and Sleepers Find us on Substack, Spotify or Apple and follow us on Instagram. And if you really want to, you can drop us a note at lesserknownnmpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening to the Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lesserknownnmpod.substack.com

  7. 12/19/2025

    Episode 16: Eric Speegle

    This week, Andy talks with Eric Speegle with Verdes Cannabis about important changes in the weed world, like the hemp ban, tax issues, and the Trump administration’s reclassification of marijuana. We also talk about some of the cool things recent guests on the Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast have been up to and about Republican Duke Rodriguez, the latest candidate to toss his hat into the New Mexico gubernatorial race. Other topics this week include: * The Trump administration’s plans to close the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/climate/national-center-for-atmospheric-research-trump.html * The late Letty Belin, a kickass water attorney who in the early 21st century won an important battle for water for endangered species on the Rio Grande — which U.S. Sens. Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman immediately overturned with a rider in the 2004 water and energy spending bill. (Talk about the good ol’ days of bipartisan politics!) You can see Rep. Melanie Stansbury’s tribute to Belin on social media: * Healthy Climate New Mexico’s recent candidate forum on climate change. * Hakim Bellamy’s show on NMPBS: https://www.facebook.com/NewMexicoPBS/videos/across-new-mexico-civil-discourse-spotlights-a-group-of-new-mexicans-in-conversa/845392625053839/ * V.B. Price’s new book: https://casaurracapress.com/bookstore/p/innocence-regained Music credits: Get Through It (Instrumental) by Neu Song. Find us on Substack, Spotify or Apple and follow us on Instagram. And if you really want to, you can drop us a note at lesserknownnmpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening to the Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast! Happy holidays and we’ll see you in 2026! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lesserknownnmpod.substack.com

    Episode 16: Eric Speegle

  8. 12/05/2025

    Episode 15: Filmmaker Annie Ersinghaus

    This week, Laura talks with Annie Ersinghaus, a filmmaker from Las Cruces. They talk about the Lower Rio Grande, and also Ersinghaus’s new film, “The Land of Sacrifice: The Burden of New Mexico’s Oil and Gas Extraction.” Watch “The Land of Sacrifice” on the NM LAWS website: https://www.nmlandairwatersacred.org/sacrifice And find The Water Is Coming ¡Ya Viene La Agua!” on Vimeo: Andy and Laura talk about local news and events and the episode closes with an audio postcard from the bosque in Albuquerque. In the news: By the #s: the places firefighters dropped retardant during Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire, by Patrick Lohmann Downtown Albuquerque News Nob Hill News Twinkle Light Parade in Albuquerque Music credits: Get Through It (Instrumental) by Neu Song and Tea and Lemonade by Mad Keys Thanks for listening to the Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast! You can find us on Substack, Spotify or Apple and follow us on Instagram. And if you really want to, you can drop us a note at lesserknownnmpodcast@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lesserknownnmpod.substack.com

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News and interviews from reporters Andy Lyman and Laura Paskus. Subscribe for New Mexico news and interviews! lesserknownnmpod.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
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    © Laura Paskus and Andy Lyman
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    Lesser Known New Mexico Podcast