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20 Feb

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Rio Grande Foundation President, Paul Gessing, gives us the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the 2026 New Mexico Legislative session. He analyzes the benefit to New Mexicans of the key bills that ultimately passed, and summarizes the bills that didn’t make it through. The Rio Grande  Foundation provides free resources for voters and politicians to increase liberty and prosperity for all of New Mexico! Visit https://riograndefoundation.org/freedom-index/ for information about how your representatives in the State House and Senate are voting to support your interests. For informative analyses and commentary on critical issues in the news, visit https://errorsofenchantment.com/.

19 Feb

Posted at 13:00h in Community, Encouragement, Faith, Family, First Responders, Law Enforcement by
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Valerie Jameson, President and Founder of Stand True 4 Blue, and retired Albuquerque Police Department Commander Roger Legendre join us to discuss supporting law enforcement and their families. Roger is continuing to serve law enforcement and our community as the Community Engagement Director for Stand True 4 Blue. They both know the human side of law enforcement, and they share their victories and the challenges officers face. The mission of Stand True 4 Blue is to show support for law enforcement and all first responders through a positive visual presence and unifying community outreach.

Stand True – First Responder Support, Donate

18 Feb

Posted at 13:00h in Awareness, Children, Community, Hunger, Ministry by
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Cindi Tucker and Tracy Rodden with Feed New Mexico Kids work to ensure that New Mexico students have food for the weekends. Tracy is the Executive Director, and Cindi serves as a volunteer while she and her husband also support the ministry financially. Tracy said, “Right now we have 14 churches and business partners packing and distributing ‘snack packs’ to students in schools in Albuquerque, Bosque Farms, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and Pecos, NM. We need more partners and more individual support to make sure everyone can eat. Over 4000 students are receiving food every week!” It is heartbreaking to think that 1 in 3 children is food insecure in New Mexico! Find out how you can volunteer with Feed New Mexico Kids, or become a partner by adopting a school to ensure every student has food to eat!  Contact Tracy by email at FeedNMKids@gmail.com for more information.

 

16 Feb

Posted at 13:00h in Culture, Faith, Family, Missions by
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John Jones is a Christian missionary working with the Kalayaan Community Ministries (KCM) in Tondo, Manila, the Philippines. The Kalayan Community residents live on a city dump site in Tondo. God has used John’s experience to strengthen his personal faith as he works alongside families who love Jesus amid extreme poverty. He invites our listeners who are interested in mission service and willing to help, either in person or with financial support, to help the community with medicine, medical care, education, and food. If you would consider supporting John’s efforts, please visit https://passionqc.church/giving (John’s sending Church) and click “Give.” In the drop-down list, choose “Missionary John Jones.” Navigate to the Kalayaan Community Ministries (KCM) for more information.

13 Feb

Posted at 13:30h in Awareness, Community, Health, Ministry by
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In this week’s segment, Glenn Stanton from Focus on the Family discusses recent statistics regarding the number of pastors across various denominations who say they are prepared to perform a same-sex wedding ceremony. He also explores what the Bible teaches on the subject, offering a biblical perspective while addressing the cultural and theological conversations surrounding marriage within today’s church.

Which Pastors Agree to Performing Same-Sex ‘Weddings’?

13 Feb

Posted at 13:15h in Awareness, Community, Events, Faith, Family by
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In this week’s segment, Jen Santiago from Reload Love prepares us for the upcoming LOVE BOMB event, where our community will come together to make a powerful impact. This special weekend offers everyone the opportunity to support outreach efforts for children in Sudan who have been deeply affected by terror and trauma. It’s a chance to unite in compassion, bring hope to hurting hearts, and extend love where it’s needed most.

Reload Love – We are the army of love.

13 Feb

Posted at 13:00h in Community, Encouragement, Events, Faith, Family, Men by
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In this week’s LOVE NM segment, Mark Mason highlights a powerful ministry serving children in Mexico and the life-changing impact it’s making. He shares how local men in our community have the opportunity to take part in short-term mission trips, building relationships, encouraging young hearts, and sharing the love of Christ in practical and meaningful ways. It’s an invitation to step out in faith, serve with purpose, and be part of something bigger than us.

Serve Our State. Transform Our State. – Love NM

12 Feb

Posted at 13:00h in Business, Community, Culture, Education, Encouragement, Politics by
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Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation joins us in studio to discuss Errors of Enchantment, taking a closer look at policy missteps and economic challenges facing New Mexico. The conversation also turns to Santa Fe, where a new tax bill has emerged. While the proposal includes a mix of changes, Gessing argues that it ultimately amounts to a net tax increase for New Mexicans, raising concerns about its potential impact on families, businesses, and the state’s economic outlook.

Errors of Enchantment – Why is New Mexico not realizing its potential?

11 Feb

Posted at 13:48h in Community, Counseling, Discipleship, Encouragement, Events, Faith, Family, Marriage by
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Allen and Sarah Scarff from Life Course join us in studio to talk about their upcoming course, Couples Rebuilding Trust. Designed for marriages in need of healing and restoration, this course helps couples rediscover safety and rebuild trust through biblical guidance, authentic community, accountability, vulnerability, and honest communication. Allen and Sarah share how this supportive environment equips spouses with practical tools and spiritual encouragement to strengthen and renew their relationship.

Event Details – Calvary Church | Osuna