El Paso Public Forum

El Paso Public Forum
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Welcome to El Paso Public forum. A weekly half hour Public affairs presentation of iHeartRadio El Paso for over 20 years. Featuring local news and interviews of interest to our listeners in West Texas and southern New Mexico. All views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the host and guest, and not necessarily those of iHeartRadio management. If you, your organization or event would like to be featured on an upcoming program, please email to EPforum@iHeartmedi.com. This  program was pre-recorded at the studios of iHeartRadio El Paso. . El Paso Public Forum airing on all local iHeart radio stations every Sunday morning from 6-6:30am on Power 102.1, Sunny 99.9 and 96.3 KHEY Country, and from 7-7:30am on 93.5 HOT FM, News Radio 690AM and Fox Sports 1380AM.. No radio? No problem! Use the free iHeart app and listen in on Power 102.1, 96.3 KHEY Country, Sunny 99.9, 93.5 HotFM, NewsRadio 690AM or Fox Sports 1380AM anywhere and on the go! . #iheartradio #iheart #elpaso #womeninradio #iheartcountry #elpasostrong #radio #communityprogramming #eppf #elpasopublicforum #elpasocommunities #nonprofit #iheartcommunities

  1. 20H AGO

    EPPF 1-11-26 A Home 2 Bark and Purr & The Road To Success

    Segment 1: A Home 2 Bark and Purr . Amber Banda interviews Diana Meraz, President and Community Development for a Home 2 Bark and Purr foster-based rescue. . Diana and her mother, Theresa, (Director and Founder of A Home 2 Bark and Purr) created this rescue to assist street animals and partner with animal agencies to make sure that these dogs and cats find good homes. Diana and Theresa currently have a network of about 20 foster homes but are in desperate need of more help.  . A Home 2 Bark & Purr will not only assist in helping you find which animals to foster based on your home and lifestyle, they will also provide all the items necessary for you to keep the animal(s) in your care until they find a loving home!  . If you would like to foster, adopt, or assist with in-kind or monetary donations, and for more info, find them on Instagram and Faceook @A.Home.2.Bark.and.Purr ________________________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: The Road to Succes! . This relatively new non-profit has already made a huge impact in the Sun City area! Founded by 2 individuals who have a background in early childhood education, The Road To Success looks to fill in gaps when it comes to helping childcare workers, daycares, schools and families. . Amber Banda interviews Adda Torres, Director, and Jacquelyn Reza, CEO, for The Road to Success. The Road to Success was created to help support childcare professionals, connect families to resources, and give back to the community through various events. If you are a childcare worker or someone who owns a childcare facility, or a parent who needs guidance in finding the right childcare facility for your loved ones, listen in! . In their short year of existence, this organization has already done a holiday toy drive, turkey drive for the community, had a Dia De Los Ninos event with Vista Markets, done trainings for childcare workers, had back-to-school drives, and so much more! . If you'd like to assist, get more information, or donate items, such as clothing, toiletries, etc for families in need, contact them at 915-259-7312. Location donation drop-off site is "Flowers in the Garden" located at 331 Idalia Avenue. You can also find them on Instagram @roadtosuccess.assox and on Facebook at The Road To Success Association.  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!

    31 min

  2. JAN 4

    EPPF 1-4-26 ProEMS & Mija Yes You Can

    Segment 1:ProAction Emergency Services Institute (Pro EMS) . Learn to become an EMT in just a few months, how to take CPR classes for adults and kids, how to get into concerts and events for free, (kind of lol), and more. . Amber Banda interviews Henry Brutus, Executive Director for Pro EMS in El Paso,TX, as well as Paulet Garcia, student and Jill Field Scholarship recipient.They talk about how to apply for this scholarship to help pay for schooling to become an EMT, class schedule and deadlines to apply, how long the classes are, and the benefits of becoming an EMT through ProEMS. Paulet also gives you a first-hand description of how to apply and what to expect, and why she chose ProEMS for herself, her family, and her future.  . El Paso needs more EMTs! For more information go to pro-action.org _______________________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: Mija, Yes You Can . What began as a t-shirt during a weather forecast, Mija Yes You Can grew into a movement all over El Paso.  . Founded by Lily Lopez during 2020, (yes, smack dab during Covid), Mija Yes You Can was created to empower women and help give them the tools to succeed. Whether it's workshops for high school graduates to learn soft skills like writing professional emails, or handing out clothes to dress for success, Mija Yes You Can has made an impact all over the Sun City.  . Amber Banda interviews Diana Meraz, President of Mija Yes You Can. They talk more in-depth about the workshops and events that have happened throughout the year, upcoming events for the community, and much more. . Mija Yes You Can has also expanded to mijos and caretakers! Learn more about how they help the mijos of El Paso and how you can nominate a caregiver for the Maria Elena Cisneros fund. . If you'd like to support this organization with their markets, scholarships, donations for their professional closet, team up with them for an event, buy a Mija Yes You Can t-shirt, or even donate to their caregiver fund, visit mijayesyoucan.org and follow them on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!

    29 min

  3. 12/28/2025

    EPPF 12-28-25 You Eat I Eat & TX DOT HERO Program

    Segment 1: You Eat I Eat . Amber Banda interviews Dorene Corothers, Founder of You Eat I Eat Community Unity Food Pantry Corp. Listen to learn about the beginnings of the unity food pantry, and who and how they help serve the El Paso Community in so many ways. . Dorene also talks about how and why she started this organization, the future of the food pantry, and how you can help keep them going and support people facing food insecurity. . If you would like to donate to You Eat I Eat, please contact them on Facebook at You Eat I Eat Food Pantry or online at youeatieat.com . _______________________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: TX DOT HERO Program . Have you ever seen cars on the side of the road marked with an "H" in a circle? Those cars have been marked by the TX DOT HERO Program, a FREE roadside assistance program. . Amber Banda interviews Lauren Macias-Cervantes, TX DOT Public Information Officer, and Martin Morales, HERO Program Manager and former law enforcement. They talk about what type of roadside assistance is offered FREE of charge to stranded drivers, including help changing your tires, putting air in tires, drinking water, battery charges, and help towing your vehicle to the nearest safe place or help with moving drivers off of dangerous areas. . The TX DOT HERO Program also helps law enforcement with clearing incidents on major highways and severe weather responses. Remember, when you see an accident or someone on the shoulder, MOVE OVER OR SLOW DOWN, it's the law. . If you need roadside assistance, or see someone who needs it, be a good neighbor and call 915-790-HERO (4376), or call the number on the back of your driver's license. Parents, have your teenager save this number in their phone! . For more information go to txdot.gov  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!

    38 min

  4. 12/21/2025

    EPPF 12-21-25 Diligentz and Young Women's Preparatory Network

    Segment 1: If you are looking for support from men and women who have a passion for helping children, (many with a long history of child advocacy), from all walks of life, listen up!  . The biker men and women of Diligentz are on a mission to help children in need. Amber Banda interviews Manny "Big Monkey" Acosta, Sargeant at Arms, and Terry "Luna," Lady of Diligentz auxiliary member. Learn about their mission and how they are intergrated not only in the biker community with the El Paso Motorcycle Coalition but community organizations as well. . Big Monkey and Luna also talk about their personal reasons for joining, what you can do if you would like their assistance for the children in your life, and how you can become a member. . For more information find them on Instagram @diligentz_1001 and Facebook @diligentz Email to protectallchildreninc@gmail.com _______________________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: Young Women's Preparatory Network . Amber Banda interviews Jill Brewster, Development Manager for the Young Women's Preparatory Network (YWPN) in El Paso, TX! . The YWPN is a statewide non-profit that supports 12 schools, including 2 here in El Paso; The Young Women's Leadership Academy in the Ysleta School District, and the Young Women's STEAM Academy in the El Paso Independent School District.  . Both schools are FREE college prepatory public schools for young ladies age 6-12. Students enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences with focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics and you do not have to be in the YISD or EPISD to attend! . Listen to learn about all of their programs, including the variety of extra-curricular activities from theatre to golf to swim and more, how they have a 100% college acceptance rate, how much students have earned in grants, and so much more! If you are concerned with transportation they have got you covered!  . Schedule a tour now or apply online at yisd.net/ywla or episd.org  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!

    35 min

  5. 12/14/2025

    EPPF 12-14-25 Salvation Army and Paso Del Norte Trail

    Segment 1: Salvation Army in El Paso, TX . Did you know that a majority of the bell ringers you see at the Salvation Army Red Buckets are volunteers, or that volunteers bring in more donations than paid ringers? . Amber Banda interviews Joanna Estrada, Director of Development for the Salvation Army. Listen to learn about what they do and who they help, and more importantly, how YOU can help this holiday season! . Signing up is super easy. Just go to online and choose one of their 40 locations, then choose either a 4 hour am or pm shift for any day of the week, (except Sunday).  Best part is that you can split your shift with friends! Volunteer as a friend group, work group, non-profit, family, etc.  . For more information and to volunteer, go to salvationarmyelpaso.org _____________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: Learn about the Paso Del Norte Trail! . Amber Banda interviews Jana Renner, Senior Program Officer for the Paso Del Norte Health Foundation. Listen to learn about this 70 mile county-wide multi-use trail! Learn what the community wants most out of this trail, where current parts of the trail are located, and what the future holds for this PDN "hike and bike." . The Texas Transportation Commission just approved more than $31 million in Transportation Alternatives which will help fund 2 major segment of the trail, giving more access major destinations in El Paso including the El Paso Zoo, Magoffin Home, Fox Plaza, and more. . In addition to giving more pedestrian accessibility, Jana and Amber also talk about the benefits of this unified, multi-use trail across EP County including walking outdoors, creating more events, and you also get some behind the scenes as to how this trail all comes together. . For more information visit pasodelnortetrail.org  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!

    35 min

  6. 12/07/2025

    EPPF 12-7-25 Wreaths Across America and El Paso Pro Musica with Felipa Solis

    Segment 1: Wreaths Across America, not just a Christmas Wreath! . Hosted by the Civil Air Patrol, El Paso Composite Squadron, Wreaths Across America is back! A time honored tradition of purchasing wreaths that will be placed by loved ones or volunteers on headstones at Ft. Bliss Cemetery, and you can be a part of it. . Amber Banda interviews Bonnie Torres, Location Coordinator for Wreaths Across American at Ft. Bliss. They discuss how it began, what this tradition means and who it is meant for, and you will get detailed information about event day. Become a part of the tradition of honoring our military and their families at the Ft. Bliss Cemetery! . 10am will be opening Ceremonies, followed by placement of the wreaths.Trucks with wreaths, with a motorcycle escort, will arrive at Ft. Bliss cemetery around 7:30am. Wreaths can be purchaed on location for $17, (cash preferred), but with limited quantities.You are welcome to watch or volunteer. Volunteers will help unload the trucks and place wreaths on the headstones.  For more information go to elpasowreaths.org or find them on Facebook at Wreaths Across America El Paso. _______________________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: El Paso Pro Musica with Felipa Solis . Amber Banda has Felipa Solis back in the station to walk about El Paso Pro Musica's upcoming events! In December, EPPM will have Mark O'Conner's "An Appalachian Christmas" ft his wife, Maggie O'Conner. This event will be Dec 15th at 7:30pm in the Recital Hall at the UTEP Fox Fine Arts Center.  . They also discuss EPPM's Chamber Music Festival which continues into January, with even more world-renowned and award winning artists! Vairous types of music, artists with different musical talents and instruments, and more! If you have a love for music, you want your family to experience music of all kinds, or if you have a child wh plays or wants to play a musical instrument, this is the series for you! . For more information go to eppm.org  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!

    33 min

  7. 11/30/2025

    EPPF 11-25-25 Candlelighters with Survivors MC & Light the World Giving Machines

    Segment 1: Candlelighters and Survivors Motorcycle Club . Candlelighters of El Paso helps children and their families who have been affected by cancer. They help financially, emotionaly, and give support in many ways, especially around the holidays. . Amber Banda interviews Melissa-Atkins-Wardy, CEO of Candlelighters El Paso, and Survivor's lady DeeDee on their upcoming 4th Annual Candlelighters Toy Run. The event will be Saturday December 13th and is open to all motorcycles and vehicles. Bring an unwrapped toy to 9300 Acer at 10:30am. the parade will start at 11:30 and go from 9300 Acer to 9031 Viscount, (the multi-purpose center) where the kids will be waitin to see all the bikes and vehicles! It truly is an amazing and heartwarming sight and you are invited to be a part of it! . They also talk about the new Candlelighters Program Center, how you can "adopt" a family for Thanksgiving online for just $40, their various programs, and much more. . For more information go to candlelighterselp.org For more information on the toy run, call (915) 544-2222. _______________________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: Light the World Giving Machine in El Paso . A real life donation vending machine for the holidays! Going on now through Dec 9 in front of the El Paso Community Foundation Room (at 333 N Oregon St). These machines work like a "regular" vending machine, but to help others this holiday season. . Amber Banda interviews Alaine Bracken, City Lead for the El Paso and Las Cruces Giving Machines, and Alma Maese, Communication Director for the El Paso and Las Cruces Giving Machines. They talk about how these machines work, how they help, how they came to be in El Paso, and more. . You choose, you pay, they get. You can choose to purchase various items such as grief bears, food, and coats for local and worldwide charities, including the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank, Children's Grief Center, and more. Donate items worth $5 or $100! Every single bit helps and they are tax-deductible! . Find out more information visit lighttheworld.org or find them on instagram @givingmachineelpaso  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!

    31 min

  8. 11/23/2025

    EPPF 11-23-25 International Museum of Art in El Paso & Free Holiday Movies at the Plaza Theatre

    Segment 1: Did you know that El Paso has an International Museum of Art? Or that it serves as not only an art gallery from pieces all across the world but also as a historic home and beautiful venue to rent? . Amber Banda interviews Cynthia Horton, Board Member for the International Museum of Art located at 1211 Montana Avenue in central El Paso. . Amber and Cynthia talk about how a current exhibit with over 10,000 pieces, how they narrow down what to showcase, the programs the museum offers for students, aspiring artists, and philanthropists, and about the current Sun Bowl Art Exhibition. You can see the winner in various categories from this exhibition on their social media. . Listen in to find out if art is for sale, various pieces within the museum, what to expect, behind the scenes info, and how you can help keep this vital part of El Paso's cultural scene going. . For more information visit http://internationalmuseumofart.org/ _______________________________________________________________________________  Segment 2: The El Paso Community Foundation presents FREE Holiday Movies at the Plaza Theatre, a part of the Plaza Classic Film Festival and Winterfest! . Back for its 14th year, the free Holiday Movies at the Plaza Theatre are back! Amber Banda talks with Doug Pullen, Program Director for the El Paso Community Foundation and the Plaza Classic Film Festival. . Amber and Doug talk about the 6 free holiday movies being shown this year in conjunction with Winterfest to bring free holiday cheer to the Sun City! 3 Sundays, 6 movies, all at the beautiful and historic Plaza Theatre. . They give a few thoughts on each movie, how they were able to narrow it down to 6, another free treat you can enjoy before each movie, and how you can experience these movies for free with your loved ones this holiday season. . For the full schedule and list of movies visit plazaclassic.com  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!

    34 min
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Welcome to El Paso Public forum. A weekly half hour Public affairs presentation of iHeartRadio El Paso for over 20 years. Featuring local news and interviews of interest to our listeners in West Texas and southern New Mexico. All views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the host and guest, and not necessarily those of iHeartRadio management. If you, your organization or event would like to be featured on an upcoming program, please email to EPforum@iHeartmedi.com. This  program was pre-recorded at the studios of iHeartRadio El Paso. . El Paso Public Forum airing on all local iHeart radio stations every Sunday morning from 6-6:30am on Power 102.1, Sunny 99.9 and 96.3 KHEY Country, and from 7-7:30am on 93.5 HOT FM, News Radio 690AM and Fox Sports 1380AM.. No radio? No problem! Use the free iHeart app and listen in on Power 102.1, 96.3 KHEY Country, Sunny 99.9, 93.5 HotFM, NewsRadio 690AM or Fox Sports 1380AM anywhere and on the go! . #iheartradio #iheart #elpaso #womeninradio #iheartcountry #elpasostrong #radio #communityprogramming #eppf #elpasopublicforum #elpasocommunities #nonprofit #iheartcommunities

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    El Paso Public Forum
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
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