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Taylor Bronisz and Neil Ortiz join us to talk about the upcoming Man Up men’s rally- which will feature a showing of the “Sound of Freedom” film along with a Q & A session with Nick Mckinley- a former intelligence operative using his skills to help combat human trafficking.

Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation joins us to discuss local issues in the state of New Mexico.

Below are the Rio Grande Foundation’s web pages on the topics addressed:

 

The recent electric vehicle mandate in New Mexico-

RGF shares concerns about EV charging station mandate (and 750 petitions in opposition) – Errors of Enchantment

 

The New Mexico state budget-

Update: No love for taxpayers in state budget – Errors of Enchantment

 

New Mexico’s alcohol tax

NM’s alcohol taxes are NOT low! – Errors of Enchantment

Tim Steele is a New Mexico Ministry Representative for Family Life Ministries.  “A Weekend to Remember” coming up February 16-18, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Bernalillo, NM, is one resource Family Life provides couples to prepare for marriage and help strengthen their relationship for a lifetime. *Registration for the event is half-price through January 22, 2024. Register for the event, and find links for hotel reservations at https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/#where. The goal of this retreat is to provide a time for couples to reconvene, plan together, and hear marriage-focused biblical teaching.

*Note: Hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Tamaya Resort are limited, and are not included with the registration fees for the “Weekend to Remember.”

Suicide is a serious and growing problem. Those struggling with suicidal thoughts require support and help to navigate these dark moments. Desiree Woodland and Gary Villa join us today to talk about The New Mexico Suicide Prevention Faith Community Workshop and their experience encouraging children and adults.

 

 

Shelly Repp is the Executive Director of the New Mexico Dream Center, and Birga Alden is the Community Relations Manager for the ministry.  The New Mexico Dream Center is tirelessly engaged in the effort to raise awareness and work to end the problem of minor domestic sex trafficking. For more information go to https://www.nmdreamcenter.org/.