Nuestra America

Larissa Gil Sanhueza, Senior Manager for Young Adult Programs at the Friends Committee on National Legislation, discusses the successes of violence interrupter programs as a strategy to reduce gun violence.

Rosa Elera & Paula Muñoz from the Florida Immigration Coalition discuss the impact of Ron DeSantis' anti-immigrant legislation on local communities.

Anthony Capote, Senior Data & Policy Analyst at the Immigration Research Initiative, discusses a recent report on immigrant high school students in Michigan and policy implications in workforce development and higher education programs.

Somos members and the Economic Relief Working Group participate in a public hearing to support participants in Guaranteed Basic Income programs.

Adrienne Smith, Executive Director of the NM Caregivers Coalition, discusses a recent report on the challenges caregivers and their clients face in rural communities and potential policy solutions.

Somos Lea County hosts public roundtable with U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez as he introduces the Energy Worker's Health Improvement & Compensation Fund Act

Bridget Dixson, President/CEO of Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce, and Christie Salazar, Program & Event Manager, discuss this year's Feria Southside (Aug. 18) and chamber's programming to support immigrant entrepreneurs

Gladys Vega, Executive Director of Massachusetts-based La Colaborativa, discusses recent statewide policy wins and efforts to improve workforce development opportunities for immigrant communities.

Divya Shiv, Research and Policy Analyst with NM Voices for Children, discusses new report "Addressing Climate Change to Improve Children's Health in Mexico."

Estefanía Hermosillo and José Quiroz from Immigrants Rising discuss California's multi-million dollar investment in immigrant entrepreneurship.

Rich Andre, Director of Local & State Initiatives at the American Immigration Council, discusses a recent report on the outsized positive economic impact of refugees in the U.S.

Amber Wallin, Executive Director of NM Voices for Children, discusses latest KIDS COUNT state data rankings of child wellbeing and why they don't tell the complete story of NM's progress

This week we talked with NMJC to shed some light on their continuing education and workforce development programs for new or returning students.

This week we talk with Rosa Isela Cervantes Director from El Centro de La Raza and Rodolfo Becerril and Daniel Torres Chaparro Student Success Specialist about the types of services they offer Latino students at UNM.

On this episode of Nuestra America, freshman Rep. Janelle Anyanonu talks about her experience running for Representative and her first session.

A conversation with City of Santa Fe Community health and Safety Task Force about Restorative Justice We listen in on the City of Santa Fe Community health and Safety Task Force meeting and what their guests have to say about their restorative justice diversion programs in their communities.

Alma Maquitico, Director of the National Network for Immigration & Refugee Rights, discusses their most recent report on the militarization of the border region.

Gabriela Vasquez, Outreach Educator with Enlace Comunitario, discusses services and violence prevention efforts in central New Mexico

Monica Ault, NM State Director of Fines & Fees Justice Center, discusses upcoming changes to driver's license suspension rules and fee elimination for New Mexicans struggling to pay court costs and fines.

Kate Noble, President/CEO of Growing Up New Mexico, discusses new opportunities for childcare providers and working families in Santa Fe.

We speak with Gladys Resendis, Alma Hernandez and Dayana Maldonado from Somos Acción about the legislative session and their wins, challenges and next steps towards creating workforce and economic development opportunities in their communities.

Fernanda Banda, Campaign Manager for the NM Dream Team, discusses wins and losses for immigrant youth in the 2023 legislative session.

Josue de Luna Navarro, Land-based & Outdoor Director of the Semilla Project, discusses Semilla's vision for outdoor equity and the recently passed Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund

Dr. Gabriel Sanchez and Dr. Shannon Sanchez-Youngman present report on oil and gas workers' perspectives on energy transition.

Mason Graham, Policy Director of Common Cause New Mexico