El Paso Public Forum

Segment 1: A Home to Bark & Purr Amber Banda interviews Teresa and Diana Meraz, the mother/ daughter duo from "A Home to Bark and Purr" foster rescue. They talk about how the organization came to be, why a "failed adoption" is not a bad thing, what PB means in the foster world, and how they work with other animal welfare organizations in El Paso. If you want to help by becoming a foster, givin...

Segment 1: Amber Banda interviews Gina Roe-Davis, Founder and Director of the new Cowgirl Up Charitable Fund . This fund was created to help young women and girls have a louder voice in the arts and entertainment industry via scholarships, guidance, workshops, programs, and networking with loal charities."Cowgirl Up invites you to saddle up, break barriers, and make a lasting impact because every...

Segment 1: Amber Banda has Emergence Health Network back, just in time for back to school! She talks with Noreen Jaramillo, Director of Communications, and Krista Wingate, Chief of Child Adolescent Services, about challenges faced by parents and kids alike when going back. They discuss transitioning to different grades, separation anxiety and how to ease it, how to say NO more to keep your peace o...

Segment 1: Amber Banda interviews Scott Brown, Executive Director for Ruck Up & Recover. This veteran-focused non-profit supports those who have served by making mental healthcare and essential resources more accesible. They will be raising funds to send veterans on mental retreats, starting here in the El paso area.  For more information go to RuckUpRecover.org If you are or think a veteran i...

Amber Banda interviews Randy Rogers of the Randy Rogers Banda ahead of their concert set for July4th 2025 in El Paso, TX at Elmont Social. Tickets available at elmontsocial.com  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our communit...

Segment 1: Amber Banda talks with Grace Ortiz and William Dozal from the Extreme Weather Task Force. They are having a Summer Safety and Fan Drive, collecting new fans to distribute households that meet the criteria for a new fan including the elderly, low income houses with young children, disabled persons. For more information on if you qualify for a free fan call 211 or find them on Facebook at...

Segment 1 : Amber Banda interviews Walli Haley, Founder and Chairwoman of the Board of the El Paso Preservation Alliance. This organiation was created to promote and preserve historic neighborhoods, homes and landmark buildings, and to foster appreciation for these structures through education and advocacy. Some of these districs and buildings include the Austin Terrace District, Historic Downtown...

Amber Banda interviews Josh Abbott of the Josh Abbott Band ahead of their scheduled performance at the Elmont Social June 20th. Amber congratulates Josh about their single "Settle Me Down" going Gold, their upcoming performance at a poolside venue that is new for them, trading in boots for chanclas, Josh's connections to El Paso including his favorite place to eat when he's here and buying his gra...

Segment 1: What do PILLOW FIGHTS and JAZZ music have in common here in El Paso?! . Amber Banda speaks with Candice Reyes, Founder and Director of The Jazz Exchange in El Paso, TX. After coming back from living on the east coast for 10 years and seeing the jazz scene in El Paso lacking, Candice and her husband Abel decided to create this organization to educate and entertain the public via jazz mus...

Segment 1: Amber Banda talks with El Paso Sun City Pride president Christopher Eck. June is pride month, and thus a very busy month for EP Sun City Pride. They have a huge list of events posted on their social medias including game night at the Chihuahuas, Pride Night with the Locomotives, their fan favorite, the Pride Parade June 21st, and so much more. They talk about what the organization does...

In segment 1, Amber Banda interviews Alejandra Valdez, Programs Manager MRC, CRC, for NAMI El Paso. They talk about NAMI's support to help those wanting to better their mental health.  Amber and Alejandra talk about how to start those conversations, "red and yellow flags" to look out for in yourself and in others to know when it may be time to talk to someone, the difference between NAMI vs other...

1st segment: Amber Banda interviews Victoria Aragon, MPH-Program Manager for Common Threads in El Paso, TX. Common Threads helps people with resources to fight food insecurity and also provides nutritional education to children and caretakers, as well as cooking classes for kiddos! Their "Cooking Skills and World Cuisine" classes are taught by chefs, and each class is themed to a region; Italian,...

1st segment: Amber Banda interviews the FBI about their 2025 FBI Teen Academy with guests Special Agent in Charge John Morales and Acting Community Outreach Specialist Alex Bustillos. Deadline to apply is May 16 at 5pm MST. For more information go to FBI.gov/EPoutreach. 2nd segment: Amber Banda interviews Jill Brewster, Development Manager for the El Paso Young Women's Prepatory Network. They have...

1st segment: Amber Banda inteviews Vanessa Leon, Executive Director for Heart Gallery of El Paso. They help children find forever homes through portraits. For more information go to  heartgalleryelpaso.org 2nd segment: Amber Banda interviews Nadia Figueroa, Rocket, 3G Mike. Nadia is the Program Coordinator for A.Y.U.D.A. Inc, (Adults and Youth United Development Association). They are "a bilingual...

Amber Banda interviews country artist Redferrin about his transition from song writing to artistry, his new single "Just Like Johnny," his thoughts about coming to El Paso and a collab with a Mexican country artist. He also has a special thank you message for everyone listening. Originally from White House, TN, Redferring started writing hit songs for Florida Georgia Line's "Countryside," Nelly's...

First segment: Amber Banda interviews kristin Sizemore, Founder of Sisters in the Fight Breast Cancer Foundation. They are having their 3rd Annual Swing for Hope  golf fundraiser May 5th at the El Paso Country Club, this year benefitting Texas Tech Health El Paso. For more information go to https://sistersinthefight.org/ 2nd segment: Amber Banda interviews Jana Sproul, Communication Secretary at t...

1-Amber Banda interviews David Chayer, Executive Director for Family Service of El Paso, the largest non profit mental health agency in the city. David talks about the mental health services that are offered to our community, as well as their upcoming 2nd annual "Mental Health Stars of El Paso" event May 28th. For more information go to familyserviceofelpaso.org 2-Amber Banda interviews Bryan Godf...

Amber Banda intervews Nicole Anchondo, board member and YWCA luncheon Committee Member, YWCA El Paso. they discuss their upcoming 30th YWCA Women's Luncheon with guest speaker Lucy Lui! For mroe informarion and to get tickets go to YWCAElPaso.org Amber Banda interviews Bety Marin-Olivarez, Youth Outreach & Housing Division Director for the El Paso Center for Children Youth Emergency Shelter. F...

Amber Banda interviews Jon Jones, bassist for Eli Young Band. They talk about BBQ, Mexican food, them being off their label and doing things independently, how they've adapted to using social media to promote their music and themselves, Jon Jones throwing the first pitch at a Chihuahuas game, and more! The Eli Young Band will be in El Paso along with Ashley McBryde and El Paso's Joe Barron at the...

1st segment: Amber Banda interviews Felipa Solis, Executive Director for El Paso pro Musica. EPPM works to make music accessible to all, primarily in schools, universities, hospitals and senior centers. Their concert "Mike Block Trio" is happening April 12th at the UTEP Fox Fine Arts Center. For more information go to eppm.org 2nd segment: Amber Banda interviews 2 members of Guardians of the Child...

1st segment: Amber Banda interviews Denisse Arce, Planetarium Facilitator for the Gene Roddenberry Planetarium, ran by the EPISD. 2nd segment: Amber Banda interviews Laurie Marshall, Founder of Unity Through Creativity  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a...

The El Paso Community Foundation and UTEP present the El Paso Science Festival! Amber Banda interviews Enrique Gomez, co-founder, and Jay Flores, host of "It's Not Magic It's Science." April 5-6 from 10-5 at the El Paso Convention Center. Habitat for Humanity Amber Banda interviews Taylor Moreno, Philanthropy and Engagement Consultant, and Peter Moody, Executive Director about HfH locally, their R...

This one's for the dads! Amber Banda interviews Fatherhood specialists Ron Long and Gabino Meza from the Center for Children's new program called Fatherhood Effects. Refer to the 2nd part of this interview where these 2 fatherhood specialists answer questions from local dads.  Remember the El Paso Trolley?! Amber Banda interviews Everett Esparza, Chief Streetcar Officer, and Lizette Zambrano, Stra...

El Paso TX Chapter, The Links, Incorporated: Avemaria Smart-President and Audrina Bovan-Chair of Health & Human Services Facet. Talking about their upcoming Black Family Wellness Expo. eptxlinksinc.org The El Paso Community Foundation announcing The Classroom Fund. Application deadline March 17. Theclassroomfund.org Instagram: ElPasoCF Rough Riders MC: President "Jack N Box: and SAA  "Drop_Itt...

 NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!