El Paso Public Forum

Segment 1: Comparte El Paso . Amber Banda interviews Alexis Castro, Administrator and Mayra Acosta, Volunteer and translator for this segment. Comparte El Paso works with local shelters to provide food and other necessities to people in need here in our community. . Each Tuesday that have volunteers help provide food and company at 6pm at 1208 Myrtle Avenue. Follow them on social media to see what...

Segment 1: The Salvation Army of El Paso . When you think of the Salvation Army, you may think about Santa ringing the bell with a red kettle, but did you know that the Salvation Army of El Paso has an emergency shelter for people who need housing? Or that they have a thrift store open to the public?  . In this segment Amber Banda talks with Captain Luis Villanueva, Corps Officer and Pastor for th...

Segment 1: Let's talk about the ghosts and history in the 915, one of the most haunted cities in America, (says me). . Amber Banda talks with Peter Stone, VP of Operations, Museum Curator, and Paranormal Investigator, and Bonnie Juarez, President and Paranormal Investigator Extraordinaire with the Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society. We talk about hauntings in El Paso, their famous Wig Wam headquart...

Segment 1: Men! It's that time of the year again to get your heels ready to take a walk against domestic abuse. The YWCA 17th Annual Walk A Mile In her Shoes is happening Thursday, October 22nd. Starting at San Jacinto Plaza, men from all over the city will put on their high heels and walk in solidarity to raise funds for the YWLCA Transitional Living Center, or TLC. This shelter supports women an...

Segment 1: Run Internacional presented by the El Paso Community Foundation . Two countries, two cities, one finish line. The 8th edition of the Run Internacional: US-Mexico 10K is back and bigger than ever! If you are in your running marathon era this year and lucky enough to live in El Paso, you can be a part of the ONLY U.S.-Mexico 10k....how cool is that?! . Amber Banda talks with Stephanie Aco...

Segment 1: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! . Do you know someone with a disability in El Paso having a hard time finding employment? Then this is the segment for you! PRIDE Industries has been helping people with disabilities find employment opportunities and shift the work paradigm since 1966.  . Amber Banda talks with Darelyn Pazdel, Senior Vice President of Workforce...

Segment 1: Come Par-Tee with a Purpose with Western Tech! . Growing up I wish I knew how much value there actually is in learning a trade and trade schools. They take less time, are more flexible with your schedule, and can cost significantly less than a traditional University. . Western Technical College has been in El Paso for over 56 years. In this interview I chat with Lynda King, Marketing Di...

Segment 1: Rudolph Helping Hands, an Initiative from Rudolph Auto Group . Rudolph Helping Hands was created to give back to the 915 community, and they're back at it with their 3rd Annual Run! . Amber Banda talks with Board Directors Danielle Alva and Heather Hinojos about past events and how this organization has been helping since its inception in 2021.  . Join them this year for their 3rd Annua...

Segment 1: "Woman up"..."Take it like a woman"...."Cowgirl Up"! . Amber Banda interviews Gina Roe-Davis, Founder of the Cowgirl Up Charitable Fund, under the Paso Del Norte Community Foundation. . Cowgirl Up was created for young females and women to be able to find space in the arts industry. It's not only a fund. They also provide mentorship, career change support, financial support, community a...

Segment 1: WE HIKE . Whether you're an experienced or novice hiker, choose to walk, roll or crawl, or just want to be involved in a growing and supportive community within our mountains, WE HIKE is an organization built for you. Mountains, city streets, you name it; as long as it's a safe place to hike, WE HIKE will take you there. . Amber Banda interviews Lisa Enriquez, President and Founder of W...

Segment 1: El Paso 9/11 Heroes Run and Memorial Mile . Amber Banda talks with veteran and local Run Director Cesar Cervantes about the upcoming 5K Run, 5K Ruck and El Paso Fallen Heroes Memorial Mile Walk to honor fallen military and 1st responders from 9/11/01 and all wars since. . Cesar is a veteran from El Paso. He started being involved with the race years ago as a photographer and is looking...

Segment 1: Power 102 Mixer Class Reunion to support Vision for El Paso! . Amber Banda interviews Mike D, Director for Vision for El Paso. Vision for El Paso is a non-profit that helps people with visual impairments in the local community with resources, funding, and others various support. . If you grew up in El Paso, you are most likely familiar with Power 102.1 radio station and all the DJs and...

Segment 1: Family Service of El Paso. . Family Service of El Paso is one of El Paso's best kept secrets, which shouldn't be so unknown! They deliver mental health services and provide resources for adults and children wanting to improve their mental health and wellbeing. . Amber Banda interviews Alejandra Sanchez, LPC and new Sr. Executive Director, as well as Linda Gonzalez-Hengsen, Former Board...

Segemnt 1: The Amigo Airsho is BACK! . Amber Banda talks with Vianey Esparza, Director of Marketing for the Amigo Airsho. They talk about what's new this year including various seating and ticket options, the theme, how you can volunteer, their othr STEAM initiatives and much more! . The Amigo Airsho happening Oct 24-25 at Biggs Army Airfield. For tickets and more information go to aimgoairsho.com...

On this special anti-bullying episode of the El Paso Public Forum, Amber Banda talks with Doc, President of Guardians of the Children, Sun City Chapter, (GOC). . GOC is an international non-profit motorcycle rganization focused on child advocy, incuding supporting children who have to testify in court against an abuser, participating in community events that promote child welfare, and giving anti-...

Segment 1: 7th Annual Day of Remembrance . It's been nearly 7 years since the tragedy that hit our city August 3rd, but we will never forget. . Amber Banda interviews Joel Lara, Manager for the Center for Resiliency which was created as a direct result of the August 3rd tragedy, as well as Mark Chavez, Outreach Coordinator for United Way of El Paso, County. They talk about  special name reading ha...

Segment 1: Early Matters El Paso . Are you overwhelmed when it comes to finding childcare? Do you want more options but don't know where to start? Are you unsure about Pre-K for your child? Then this is the segment for you! . Amber Banda interviews Stephanie Otero, Executive VP of the El Paso Community Foundation, and Ambar Calvillo-Rivera, Founding Executive Director of Early Matters El Paso. Lis...

Segment 1: Scales and Tails Pet Rescue: Reptile and Exotic Pet Rescue . Did you know that El Paso has a reptile and exotic animal rescue? Amber Banda talks with Erika Pasieczny, Founder & President of Scales and Tails Pet Rescue. They talk about where Erika's love of reptiles came from, how the rescue is run and how it works, and some of the events they have been a part of and have coming up....

Segment 1: Extreme Weather Task Force . It's getting HOT in El Paso and there are certain groups of people that are more vulnerable to heat related illness including the elderly, very young, and those with certain medical conditions. There are also programs in El Paso in place to donate fans and cooling stations around the city. . Amber Banda talks with Grace Ortiz, Extreme Weather Task Force Chai...

Segment 1: Lucha for a Cause! . Reach For A Star has been helping grant wishes for critically ill children in and around El Paso since 1982. This year they are teaming up with Three Nations Brewery in Socorro, TX and Lucha League Wrestling for their biggest fundraiser yet! . Amber Banda talks with Reach For A Star President Elizabeth Torres, Rick Razo, owner of Three Nations Brewery, and Lobo and...

Segment 1: Fatherhood EFFECTS Program . Calling all dads and father-like figures. The El Paso Center for Children has a Program just for you called the "Fatherhood Effects Program." Listen as Amber Banda talks with Gabino Meza and Ron Long, dads and Program Specialists for the Fatherhood Effects Program.  . Learn about their classes and support groups, the importance of men mentoring men, and how...

Segment 1: El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank, covering El Paso, Culberson and Hudspeth Counties . Did you know that food insecurity in our region is 40%, which is DOUBLE the National average and DOUBLE the amount of any city of comparable size in Texas? Local food insecurity doesn't just affect the homeless, it affects your neighbors, friends, teachers, etc. . Amber Banda talks with veteran Kri...

Segment 1: El Paso Child Guidance Center . If you are looking for a place that specializes in therapy, psychiatry and case management for children, listen up! The El Paso Child Guidance Center offers affordable and free support to help children with their mental health. . Amber Banda talks with Cathy Gaytan, CEO of the El Paso Child Guidance Center. The center offers many free and income-based sup...

Segment 1: For the first time ever, the Sun City brings together Ft. Bliss and Destination El Paso to celebrate the United States of America turning 250 years old this Independence Day!  . Amber Banda talks with Roberto Medina, aka "Chico," Director of Ft. Bliss DFM-MWR, and Alexandria Acosta, Strategic Marketing Manager for Destination El Paso. . Saturday June 27th: Pop Goes the Fo rt from 5-10pm...

Segment 1: CASA; Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) . Amber Banda interviews Mia Reza, Volunteer Recruitment Training Lead and Anna Carillo, Marketing and Venets Coordinator for CASA of El Paso . You can make a big difference in the life of an abused or neglected child. Listen to learn how you can support these children either by becoming a CASA or donating to their cause. Learn the process...