New Mexico State Senator Crystal Brantley joins ABQ Connect for a heartfelt conversation about friendship, public service, voting, and the future of New Mexico. The interview begins in a tender and personal place, as Senator Brantley reflects on the New Mexico Legislature’s support for State...
Glenn Stanton joins us from the Daily Citizen at Focus on the Family, we take a look at a recent study exploring the growing mental health gap between conservatives and liberals. The article highlights research suggesting differences in outlook, faith, community, and sense of meaning may...
Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation joins us on ABQ Connect to break down several key issues impacting New Mexico—from a proposed Albuquerque tax hike tied to an over‑budget project, to the latest kids’ court rankings and the state’s $850 million oil revenue windfall....
Emma Waters with the Heritage Foundation joins us to break down a recent Daily Signal report on efforts to defund Planned Parenthood. She explains the ongoing debate in Washington, where lawmakers are facing pressure to extend a funding pause set to expire this July, and...
Todd Nettleton, host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio, joins us with an important global update on the persecuted church. He shares about new restrictions on religious freedom in India, ongoing challenges for believers in China and Iran, and the powerful significance of the...
Glenn Stanton from the Daily Citizen joins us to discuss a powerful story about a young poet whose pro‑life message was censored—but then went viral online. It’s a compelling look at free expression, conviction, and how one voice can spark a much larger conversation in...
Jodi Hendricks with New Mexico Family Action joins us to recap the recent EQUIP Pastor’s Summit and share what’s ahead. She highlights the upcoming “Stories of Hope” event for women and offers helpful tools to prepare for the June 2 primary election. It’s a conversation...
Emma Waters of The Heritage Foundation recently provided analysis on a major Supreme Court of the United States ruling, explaining its potential impact on constitutional rights, public policy, and the broader cultural debate surrounding family and social issues. Waters highlighted how the Court’s decision could...
Zachary Mettler, a writer and issues analyst for The Daily Citizen, recently published the article, “Gov. Bill Lee Signs Resolution Declaring June ‘Nuclear Family Month’ in Tennessee.” In the piece, Mettler examines Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signing a resolution that designates June 2026 as “Nuclear...
On this episode of ABQ Connect, host Jim Williams visits with Carla Sonntag, founder and president of the New Mexico Business Coalition, to discuss some of the most pressing economic and workforce challenges facing New Mexico. Carla addresses the alarming report that nearly 32,000 young...