Carla Sonntag of the New Mexico Business Coalition discusses a proposed Albuquerque ordinance and its potential impact on public safety and businesses, along with updates on the 2026 election, including new voter resources and changes to primary voting for independents. She also highlights recent efforts...
On this episode of ABQ Connect, we sit down with Joaquin Romero, former Communications Director for the New Mexico Senate Republicans, to examine New Mexico politics through a Christian lens of stewardship, responsibility, and civic engagement. Drawing on his experience working with legislative leaders on...
Jennifer Ward from CareNet Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque joins us in studio to share details about their upcoming 43rd Annual Banquet, the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. The event will feature a recap of last year’s impact, a compelling message from guest speaker Keith...
Jodi Hendricks from the New Mexico Family Action Movement is here to share details about the Equip Pastor Summit on April 28th at New Beginning Church! This one‑day event is designed to equip and encourage pastors with biblically grounded discipleship tools for the challenges facing...
Bunni Pounds, Founder and President of Christian Engaged, discusses America Reads the Bible (April 18–25, 2026), a nationwide effort to unite the country around Scripture. She shares how the movement began, what participation looks like both in Washington, D.C. and via livestream, and ways people...
Pastors Ray and Shaun join the studio to talk about upcoming events at Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley, sharing what attendees can expect and how the gatherings aim to encourage community, spiritual growth, and connection. Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley - Home...
Sonia Montoya, who leads Thrive, the women’s ministry at Calvary Southwest, joins us to invite widows in our community to a special upcoming event, Beloved: Widows Brunch, designed to encourage and bless them. She is joined by featured speaker Larissa Lusko, who will share a...
Steve Stucker, founder of Beds4Kidz, joined us in studio to share an update on the ministry’s impact, having provided nearly 23,000 beds to children in need across our community. He also highlighted a growing need for a larger storage space to keep up with demand....
Mary Gray Perdue from Joni and Friends New Mexico joins us in the studio to share how the organization serves individuals and families affected by disability through outreach, support, and faith-based programs. She also highlights upcoming events and a special family retreat designed to provide...
Sam Wingerd, a member of the Board of Directors for CAPE-NM, joins us in the studio to talk about the organization’s mission to inform, encourage, and support homeschooling families across New Mexico. He also shares details about an upcoming convention designed to connect, equip, and...