KGLP Podcasts

KGLP Station Manager Rachel Kaub speaks with U.S. Representative Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District about the problems with the U.S. Postal Service due to bad decisions by Trump appointee Louis DeJoy, who, in spite of promising to hold off on slowing down service until after the November elections, has no plan for fixing what has been broken, including returning sorting machines so vital to getting the mail out in a timely fashion.

Across the U.S.A., citizens will protest USPS dysfunction, DeJoy and Trump administrations, this Saturday, August 22, 2020:

Gallup, NM - August 20, 2020 - This Saturday, August 22, 2020, at 11 AM, MDT, a group of concerned citizens will be carrying signs on the sidewalk in front of the post office at 905 Aztec, in Gallup, to protest attacks on our mail delivery and our right to vote by mail.

This event was orchestrated by MoveOn via email to all of its members across the country and there will be hundreds of such events happening at the same time all across the Country.

All are welcome to join us, but we will be wearing masks and socially distancing.

Please come, bring a sign, and let's hope it isn't crazy hot.

For more information, you may email anne.cerruti@gmail.com

More at https://www.savethepostoffice.net/survey/save-the-post-office-from-trump/?short&fbclid=IwAR3FODWWgnd-FF_1TBLTRYKylCy4v6MCJVAIvE0kgRGOfXGKn7P62cKq7FU

KGLP Station Manager Rachel Kaub speaks with New Mexico's Lieutenant Governor, Howie Morales, Ph.D., about the urgency of residents completing the Census (no matter what our nationality, economic or citizenship status, tribal affiliation, or ethnic origins - the Census is anonymous, and does not track such issues as citizenship, and so the recent blustering by Trump that undocumented immigrants would not be counted is not correct. 

• Anyone can complete their census by calling 1-844-330-2020 or on line at 2020census.gov

         Facts about the 2020 Census, per Lt. Governor Morales

• The state’s focus is on the wellness of every New Mexican. We know right now is a frightening and uncertain time.

• Your well-being is a priority now and in the future….but we need your help. Please take a moment to fill out the 2020 Census.

• It’s quick, simple and it’s your way of ensuring the state maintains the funding we need to care for you

• You can complete the Census online, by phone or by mail.

• The Census tracks population only. There are ten simple questions. Things like your phone number, do you own or rent a home, who lives in the household, how they are related, their age, sex and race. That’s it.

• It does not ask for your social security number your political affiliation or citizenship status.

• You count, because you live here.

• By knowing more about the people living in New Mexico, the Federal Government can then decide how much money to give our state for important programs like Medicaid, special education, lunch school programs and Head Start.

• The Census also helps determine the need for roads, hospitals and schools.
  
  

• Detailed population information is critical for emergency responses like the COVID-19 health crisis we are currently experiencing.

• Though Trump has threatened that undocumented immigrants will not be counted, and has ordered that the Census end on September 30, 2020, there is no way for undocumented immigrants to be banned from the census count, and litigation in now ongoing to restore the deadline to October 31, but New Mexico residents should get it done immediately, in any case. Not only is it good for our communities, but it also keeps a census worker from knocking on their door later this fall!

• Anyone can complete their census by calling 1-844-330-2020 or on line at 2020census.gov

KGLP Station Manager Rachel Kaub speaks with RMCHCS administrative staff, including interim CEO Mary Bevier, CFO Val Wangler, and Marketing Director Rhonda Ray, discussing challenges of the novel coronavirus pandemic, operations in the wake of former CEO David Conejo, and the outlook for future relations with the McKinley County Commission, the state of New Mexico, and the area communities.

KGLP Station Manager speaks with Professor Dana Chandler, elder artist and Boston art educator who retired to Gallup, New Mexico some years ago, and is known to KGLP listeners as the former host of Blues Nation.  Prof. Chandler discusses his civil rights activism, the recent cases of killings of African-Americans by representatives of U.S. law enforcement, and the state of politics today.

Yolanda Travers' May 14, 2020 interview with Dr. Monroe on mental health and courtesy

Since the Octavia Fellin Public Library and Children's Library have closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, KGLP is airing selected editions of the Children's Story Time segments.

This audio is Gallup Children's Librarian Anne Price's telling of "Steadfast Tin Soldier".

Since the Octavia Fellin Public Library and Children's Library have closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, KGLP is airing selected editions of the Children's Story Time segments.

This audio is Gallup Children's Librarian Anne Price's telling of "Rumplestiltzskin".

Yolanda Travers, the host of KGLP's "Don't Worry, Be Happy" hour, airing at 2pm MDT, Thursdays, interviewed counselor Bridget S. about various concerns during restrictions necessary during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Since the Octavia Fellin Public Library and Children's Library have closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, KGLP is airing selected editions of the Children's Story Time segments.

This audio is Gallup Children's Librarian Anne Price's telling of "Snow White".

Since the Octavia Fellin Public Library and Children's Library have closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, KGLP is airing selected editions of the Children's Story Time segments.

This audio is Gallup Children's Librarian Anne Price's telling of "Cinderella".