Let's Talk New Mexico

Kaveh Mowahed, Taylor Velazquez, Megan Kamerick, Bryce Dix
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Weekly public affairs program featuring interviews with policy makers, advocates, elected officials, artists, musicians and other news makers along with live phone calls from listeners.

  1. 1D AGO

    Let's talk medical malpractice reform

    This week on Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll be discussing the bill going through the Roundhouse trying to reform New Mexico's medical malpractice system and what supporters are saying will help recruit and retain health care workers, while opponents push back.

    55 min

  2. JAN 29

    Let’s talk about traffic fatalities and Vision Zero

    This week on Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’re diving into the design philosophies that will hopefully make our streets safer for everyone: drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike.

    55 min

  3. JAN 22

    Let's Talk about Santa Fe During the Legislative Session

    New Mexico’s 112 legislators and their staffs plus more than 400 more aides, pages and security personnel at the Roundhouse, and the countless advocates and lobbyists, are all flooding into Santa Fe for the session. So where do they stay? And where do they eat? And what about entertainment? On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico we’ll discuss the session’s effects on the city.

    55 min

  4. JAN 17

    Let’s talk about geothermal energy

    Geothermal energy is a virtually inexhaustible and clean renewable resource that can be used for heating, cooling, and electricity generation by tapping into steam and hot water created by the Earth’s molten core. A recent report found that New Mexico has the potential to produce substantial power from its abundant geothermal resources – but what will it take it to tap into it?

    54 min

  5. JAN 8

    Let's talk about redeveloping the State Fairgrounds

    There’s been talk of investing in the state fairgrounds for decades, but this time millions are being spent to support planning and community engagement, and some options have gone public. So, how will it affect the surrounding neighborhoods, and, is there a plan to make sure gentrification doesn’t displace folks? What do you expect from a redeveloped fairgrounds in the coming years?

    55 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    Let’s talk about end-of-year health risks

    ’Tis the season for holiday parties and time with friends and family, but it’s also one of the busiest times of year for emergency room visits. As we head into the end of the year, hospitals and first responders see a surge in injuries.

    55 min

  7. 12/15/2025

    Let's talk about unhoused pets and their people

    We’ve heard from unhoused folks that having a pet gave them a reason to survive when they otherwise may have given up. But when people are having trouble taking care of themselves, is it fair for their animal companions to also suffer?

    53 min

  8. 11/20/2025

    Let's talk about parking

    Maybe the most overlooked part of going anywhere in a car is parking once you’re there. We assume there will be a spot for our car, either at a business, or on a street, or in a garage. But should we expect parking? How much should it cost us and how much does it cost to provide? And should we presume it will be safe for us and our property?

    55 min
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Weekly public affairs program featuring interviews with policy makers, advocates, elected officials, artists, musicians and other news makers along with live phone calls from listeners.

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  • Creator
    Kaveh Mowahed, Taylor Velazquez, Megan Kamerick, Bryce Dix
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    202
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Let's Talk New Mexico

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