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01 Sep

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Casa De Mariposa is focused on the needs of pregnant women in unintended situations such as previous drug use, rape, abusive relationships, low self-esteem, unemployment, limited education, and poor or no support network. All pregnant women, regardless of race, religion, or national origin, are eligible to apply to Casa De Mariposa. The ministry operates two safe, supportive homes for mothers who have decided to keep their unborn child. Ministry Board Member, Carlos Roybal, invites women to take advantage of the services available. Contact the ministry through their website http://www.casademariposa.org/, or call 505-358-5341.

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01 Sep

Posted at 14:15h in Ministry, Nutrition by
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Dr. K.P. Yohannan was born and raised in Kerala, India. He describes for us the dire situation throughout South Asia, where the possibility of starvation because of COVID-19 outweighs the fear of catching the disease itself. Gospel for Asia has thousands of Christians in place throughout the region working to provide food, water, and other essential supplies to people in need. If you can help, please go to http://www.knkt.com/ and click on the “COVID Crisis Response Banner.” K.P. is the Founder and President of Gospel for Asia. He also serves as the Metropolitan Bishop of the Believers Eastern Church.

01 Sep

Posted at 14:01h in Community, Education by
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The New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service offers FREE family and consumer sciences programs to residence of New Mexico through their 33 county offices. NMSU Professor, and Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Dianne Christensen, reviews the programs available on diabetes, healthy cooking, stress management, wellness, and many more. If you need help in your home garden or your ranch, the NMSU Cooperative Extension Service has researched based FREE support for you!  For more information on programs available in your New Mexico County, go to https://extension.nmsu.edu/.

31 Aug

Posted at 14:35h in Politics by
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Steve Pearce has a unique perspective on politicians in New Mexico, the U.S Congress, and the White House.  He knows them as colleges and friends. His primary message for us today is, “Government occurs by people who show up! Please vote!” Steve served 14 years as the U.S. Representative for New Mexico’s 2nd congressional district from 2003 to 2009 and from 2011 to 2019.  Learn more about the Congressman’s personal journey is his book, “Just Fly the Plane Stupid.”  Steve is the Chairman of the New Mexico Republican Party. Information about the New Mexico Republican Candidates for state offices is available at  https://newmexico.gop/.

31 Aug

Posted at 14:01h in Children, Community, Politics by
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The vision of the Family Policy Alliance of New Mexico is a nation where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families thrive, and life is cherished. Executive Director, Pastor Vince Torres, details the public policy issues affecting families in New Mexico and our country. He urges our listeners to become “informed voters” in the November 3, 2020 election by researching the candidates and the issues. The Family Policy Alliance of New Mexico website is a good place to start your research!

28 Aug

Posted at 14:30h in Politics by
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Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, covers the latest in politics and public policy affecting New Mexicans. The following topics and links to additional information are covered on the show today:

  1. How are New Mexico Restaurant Owners responding to the Governor’s revised public health order?
  2. Her opinion piece from Sunday’s ABQ Journal: https://www.abqjournal.com/1489230/covid19-is-a-marathon-and-nm-is-making-good-time.html
  3. Unemployment in New Mexico: https://errorsofenchantment.com/lujan-grisham-lockdown-policies-push-new-mexico-unemployment-rates-up/
  4. Are the mandates for renewable energy sources feasible for PNM and New Mexico?
  5. What is happening with “renewable” energy in California and El Paso?  This article appeared in the Las Cruces paper, but the issue is relevant for PNM customers as well: https://errorsofenchantment.com/california-electricity-woes-a-warning-for-new-mexico/
  6. Are these so-called “green” renewable energy sources reliable? https://errorsofenchantment.com/electricity-reliability-and-new-mexicos-energy-transition/,
  7. New Mexico’s government employees are being given the choice to opt-out of their unions, and large numbers of state employees are doing just that: https://errorsofenchantment.com/new-mexicans-opt-out-of-forced-unionism/
  8. We can talk about APS going online through the end of 2020. https://errorsofenchantment.com/albuquerque-public-schools-survey-results/
  9. Broadband is a big issue for New Mexico students these days. Here are some ideas for improving access. Thihttps://www.atr.org/sites/default/files/assets/ATR_Promote%20Private%20Sector%20Investment%20in%20Broadband.pdf

27 Aug

Posted at 14:01h in Nutrition by
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“Did you know the average American eats 22 tsp of sugar every day?  That is almost three times the recommended 6 tsp!  Excess sugar can lead to many health issues, including inflammation, heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers,” according to Nutritionist, Jennifer Bryant, Owner of Nourished Nutrition Counseling. See her website https://nourishednutritioncounseling.com/ for her free newsletter and healthy recipes.

26 Aug

Posted at 14:08h in Business, Ministry by
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Southern Boulevard Automotive, Owner John Chitwood, answers automotive repair questions from our listeners. 2300 Southern Blvd. SE, in Rio Rancho, NM, is their address. John will fix your car right, and you will notice the many ways he demonstrates his faith in serving his customers. Call 505-892-2300 or go to the website:  https://www.southernblvdautomotive.com/.

25 Aug

Posted at 14:01h in Encouragement, Relationships by
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“If your meaning in life is in something that can be taken away, it’s only a matter of time until you feel like taking your own life.” Calvary Church Westside, Campus Pastor Jesse Lusko, gives his candid views on the causes and effects of stress, anxiety, and depression with a Biblical perspective on our LIVING HOPE!