KGLP Podcasts

Gallup 1st & 3rd District City Council Candidates Forum 2017

KGLP recorded the Forum that took place March 1, 2017 at the Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce, featuring the candidates for the 1st and 3rd City Council seats that will be elected on March 14, 2017, in Gallup, New Mexico.

The Gallup Independent's Richard Reyes and Gallup Public Radio president Raymond Calderon moderated.

NM alternative to Affordable Care Act may get to Santa Fe

KGLP Station Manager Rachel Kaub speaks with long-time Gallup, New Mexico area physicians John and Kathy Mezoff, discussing the statewide alternative to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare, and any other future national initiatives), now closer to legislative consideration at Santa Fe's Roundhouse.

This is an update to the 11/18/16 post, below, "New Mexico alternative to Affordable Care Act may become reality", a conversation with Health Security for New Mexicans Campaign director Mary Feldblum, Ph.D., and Gallup resident Robert Koops, Ph.D., which includes Rob's editorial on the subject.

More details about the Health Security for New Mexicans Campaign may be found at: http://www.nmhealthsecurity.org

Plateau Sciences Society 1/15/17 - Preserve Historical Ft. Wingate dorms & school

On January 15, 2017, the Plateau Sciences Society met with members of the community to discuss options for preserving historical Fort Wingate's dorms and school buildings, where a number of milestones took place, including the swearing in of Navajo Code Talkers during World War II.  There were notorious incidents, too, associated with the BIA's use of the buildings as one of the early "Indian" schools.  Martin Link led the discussion.

"A Drop of Water: A Spiritual Journey" - chat with author

 

KGLP Station Manager Rachel Kaub speaks with Yvonne Williams Casaus, author of, "A Drop of Water", a book in which Yvonne reflects upon her past experiences, grief, and losses to find her way back to her spirituality and strength. She bares her soul, yet is able to use water as a lighthearted, uninhibited, and fun way to express how we are all connected.

https://www.amazon.com/Drop-Water-Spiritual-Journey-ebook/dp/B01LONF3GC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482807000&sr=8-1&keywords=a+drop+of+water+spiritual+yvonne

Yvonne's website: http://www.laughingatmyself.lol

 

 

Red Rock Strings concert w/ Navajo pianist Connor Chee 10/30/16

Full audio of the October 30, 2016 Red Rock String Ensemble concert at First United Methodist Church in Gallup, New Mexico, with featured performance by Navajo pianist Connor Chee.

Program:

Miniature Dance Suite..........................................Cecil Armstrong Biggs (1889-1960)

    March; Quick Minuet; Graceful Dance; Sarabande; Jig

Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, K. 467..............................W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)

    Allegro; Andante; Allegro vivace assai (featuring Connor Chee, piano.)

String Quartet in C major, K. 465 'Dissonance'.......................W.A. Mozart

    Adagio - Allegro; Andante cantabile; Menuetto & Trio: Allegro; Allegro molto (with:

    Justin Pollack, violin; Kimberly Robinson Hayes, violin; Bill Kryzmowski, viola; and,

    Elizabeth Purvis, cello.)

Red Rock String Ensemble performers on October 30, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Gallup, New Mexico:

Violin:  Kimberly R. Hayes, Esther Koops, Justin Pollack, Sarah Jones, Bill Kryzmowski, Elizabeth Ketner, Emanuel Lalunio, and Eva Carpenter.

Viola:  Christopher Dyer and Maria Gutierrez.

Cello:  Kelly Vandenberg and Elizabeth Purvis.

Bass:  Sam Brown.

Flute:  Felicia Sanchez.

Oboe:  Carolyn Mazarakis and Kristen Cochrane.

Bassoon:  Megan Wilcox and John Mezoff.

Horn:  Anna Zwiers and Sharon Wilkins.

Trumpet:  Keith Cochrane and Nicholas Salazar.

Timpani:  Pat Neff.

Conductor:  Sam Pemberton

Friends and Guest performers:

Connor Chee - studied piano at the Eastman School of Music and the Cincinnati Conservatory, currently residing in Phoenix, AZ.  Website: http://www.connorchee.com

Justin Pollack is a member of the New Mexico Philharmonic. Website: http://nmphil.org/

Elizabeth Purvis plays in with El Paso Symphony and resides in Albuquerque, NM.

Carolyn Mazarakis, Keith and Kristen Cochrane, and Megan Wilcox all play professionally in Albuquerque, NM.

Sam Brown is a graduate student at the University of New Mexico.

This concert was made possible by support from Rehoboth McKinley Christian Healthcare Services and The Gallup Independent.

Words on the Rocks author Sean Flynn

KGLP Station Manager Rachel Kaub speaks with Sean Flynn, the "Banksy of Literature", on his debut with the book, "Words on the Rocks", a compendium of reflections, poetry, and stories, and growing up in Translyvania, i.e., Communist Romania.

https://www.amazon.com/Words-Rocks-Sean-Flynn/dp/1539633721/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1480665142&sr=8-4&keywords=words+on+the+rocks

 

Permaculture, with Owl McCabe at WIB conference 11/12/16

The 2016 Work in Beauty Conversations on Local Agriculture took place in downtown Gallup, New Mexico, on November 12th, and featured discussions of Permaculture (Owl McCabe), sustainable growing techniques for a difficult environment; Partnerships (Taylor Wilmot), where growing food and health intersect: Markets, (featuring local Farmer's Market participants) bringing locally grown food to the people, and Goals, setting the example for all; finally, Gloria Begay discussed Diné Food Sovereignty.

Partnerships, with Taylor Wilmot at WIB conference 11/12/16

The 2016 Work in Beauty Conversations on Local Agriculture took place in downtown Gallup, New Mexico, on November 12th, and featured discussions of Permaculture (Owl McCabe), sustainable growing techniques for a difficult environment; Partnerships (Taylor Wilmot), where growing food and health intersect: Markets, (featuring local Farmer's Market participants) bringing locally grown food to the people, and Goals, setting the example for all; finally, Gloria Begay discussed Diné Food Sovereignty.

Gallup, Ramah, NM area Farmers Market organizers at WIB 11/12/16

The 2016 Work in Beauty Conversations on Local Agriculture took place in downtown Gallup, New Mexico, on November 12th, and featured discussions of Permaculture (Owl McCabe), sustainable growing techniques for a difficult environment; Partnerships (Taylor Wilmot), where growing food and health intersect: Markets, (featuring local Farmer's Market participants) bringing locally grown food to the people, and Goals, setting the example for all; finally, Gloria Begay discussed Diné Food Sovereignty.

Diné Food Sovereignty, with Gloria Begay at WIB conference 11/12/16

The 2016 Work in Beauty Conversations on Local Agriculture took place in downtown Gallup, New Mexico, on November 12th, and featured discussions of Permaculture (Owl McCabe), sustainable growing techniques for a difficult environment; Partnerships (Taylor Wilmot), where growing food and health intersect: Markets, (featuring local Farmer's Market participants) bringing locally grown food to the people, and Goals, setting the example for all; finally, Gloria Begay discussed Diné Food Sovereignty.