Talk 1260 KTRC

01/05/2026

Looking for smart, balanced talk that actually digs into what matters? Richard Eeds brings you interviews with top political, business, and cultural figures along with engaging listener calls. It is the show Santa Fe relies on for thoughtful discussion and a rational voice. Weekdays from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Call in and share your perspective at (505) 424-1260.

01/05/2026

This week on The Richard Eeds Show (M-F 1 to 4pm):

Monday- Julian Brave Noisecat, author of "We Survived the Night", Ben Losterman, Director of "Bombshell" from American Experience on NM PBS. Ted L**h from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. Stuart Ashman discusses Venezuela and Cuba.

Tuesday- John Lawrence, former Chief of Staff to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Professor of Government at University of California in D.C. on Venezuela, Alex Bailey from Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino.

Wednesday- Lex Gowans from the Santa Fe Animal Shelter with our Pet of the Week, Adrien Lawyer, Co-Director and Co-Founder of the Transgender Resources Center for New Mexico. The Zia Singers.

Thursday- Santa Fe County Clerk Katherine Clark. Rey Post with his Real Estate Recommendations.

Friday- Live from Joe's Diner and Pizza with the owner, Joaquin Garofalo. Mike Vigil, who headed up international operations for the DEA for over 30 years. Megan Mulry, Executive Director of the Santa Fe International Literary Festival.

Streaming live at santafe.com/ktrc

01/05/2026

Looking for smart, local conversation that actually matters?

The Richard Eeds Show brings thoughtful discussion, local voices, and meaningful insight into the stories shaping Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico. It’s a place to listen, learn, and stay connected to the community.

▶️ Tune in to the conversation. https://santafe.com/radio_stations/ktrc-1260-103-7-talk/

12/16/2025

🎙️Crime, mental and behavioral health, oil and gas, climate policy — what would change under new leadership in New Mexico?

Duke Rodriguez, GOP candidate for Governor, joins The Richard Eeds Show for an in-depth conversation on the issues shaping our state and the policies he believes can move New Mexico forward.

Listen to the full interview and hear his perspective on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

👉 Listen now: https://santafe.com/podcast/richard-eeds-show-december-15-2025/

GOP gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez joins the Richard Eeds Show to discuss crime, behavioral health, oil and gas production, and climate change in New Mexico.

12/08/2025

Former DEA head of undercover operations Mike Vigil joins The Richard Eeds Show to discuss two major stories making headlines: President Trump’s pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández and new reports involving Pete Hegseth and a deadly Venezuelan drug-boat operation.

Vigil offers rare insight from decades inside the DEA.

🎧 Hear the full interview here: https://santafe.com/podcast/richard-eeds-show-december-1-2025-3/

Former DEA operative Mike Vigil breaks down Donald Trump’s pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández and the reports of Pete Hegseth issuing a kill order.

12/08/2025

This week on The Richard Eeds Show (M-F 1pm to 4pm):

Monday- Daniel Werwath on housing in Santa Fe. Mike Vigil, former head of International Operations for the DEA. Joe Monahan, NM's #1 political blogger.

Tuesday- Chainbreaker Collective with Cathy Garcia and Andreas Archuleta (he is the staff organizer at the Bicycle Resource Center) and Sarah Grant (a volunteer organizer at the bike shop). Brigid Meir on the "Lost Manuscript of Robert Hunter, Silver Snarling Trumpet- The Birth of The Grateful Dead".

Wednesday- Don Duncan from Savant Wealth Management. Rabbi Berel Levertov from the Santa Fe Jewish Center. Bobbi Heller from Felines and Friends with our Pet of the Week.

Thursday- Josiah Lavender and Jay Cooney from Wild Birds Unlimited. Rey Post with Rey's Real Estate Recommendations.

Friday- Live from the Santa Fe School of Cooking. We'll be talking with the local business community prior to the Guadalupe Street Winter Walk on Saturday.

12/01/2025

This week on The Richard Eeds Show (M-F 1 to 4pm):

Monday- Mike Vigil, former head of international operations at the DEA, discusses the pardoning of a drug kingpin by President Trump and the alleged second attack on a boat in the Caribbean. Also, Ted L**h from the Department of Workforce Solutions.

Tuesday- Andrea Abedi from the Kitchen Table, Alex Bailey from Buffalo Thunder. Dr. Wendy Johnson from El Centro Family Health.

Wednesday- Reynolds Holding, author of "Better Judgment: How Three Judges are Bringing Back Justice to the Courts". Also, Aaron Howe from the NM Gay Men's Chorus. Scott Garen from Cinemania. Lex Gowans from the Santa Fe Animal Shelter with our Pet of the Week.

Thursday- Sarah Haghi from Collected Works Bookstore with their Story Lab 3.0. Rey Post with his Real Estate Recommendations.

Friday- Live from Joe's Diner and Pizza. Maggie Fine and Johanna Nelson on the Guadalupe Street Winter Walk. Jay Heneghan, Lauren Kenig and Peter Springer on Winterlude, coming to Tumbleroot. Mike Andberg on his photography showing at Joe's. Joaquin Garofalo, owner of Joe's.

Streaming live at santafe.com/ktrc

11/18/2025

Filmmaker Glenn Silber joins The Richard Eeds Show to talk about his powerful new documentary Baristas vs Billionaires — a behind-the-scenes look at how Starbucks employees organized one of the most influential labor movements in recent years.

Hear what sparked the push to unionize, the challenges workers faced, and what this fight means for the future of workplace rights in America.

👉 Listen to the full episode here: https://santafe.com/podcast/richard-eeds-show-november-12-2025/

Join The Richard Eeds Show as filmmaker Glenn Silber (writer/exec producer of the documentary Baristas vs Billionaires) reveals how Starbucks workers sparked a historic union movement.

11/18/2025

This week on the Richard Eeds Show ; M - F 1p to 4p.

TUESDAY - Maralyn Beck from the NM Child First Network. Kristin Pukatie from CCA. Dr. Wendy Johnson fron El Centro Family Health.

WEDNESDAY - Lex Gowans from Santa Fe Animal Shelter with our PET OF THE WEEK. BeWell NM on health insurance plans. Local attorney Bruce Throne talks about the Old Pecos Trail Rezoning Decision. Marcos Zubia, VP & Chief Development Officer at the St. Vincent Hospital Foundation.

THURSDAY - Democratic candidate for Governor Sam Bregman. Former Director @ LANL Terry Williams on nuclear testing. Murad Kirdar from Espanola Humane.

FRIDAY - LIVE from Sky Cinema in the Railyard. Guests will include Santa Fe City Councilor-Elect Liz Barrett. Wise Fool's Alexis Kubicki and a Board member. Sky Railway Engineer Ben Martinez. Vic Macias, Director of Events & Marketing @ the Santa Fe Railyard.

11/10/2025

This week on the Richard Eeds Show M - F 1p to 4p

MONDAY - Randy Coleman from Clean Energy Coalition and Alysha Shaw from Public Power of New Mexico. Sarah Pierpont on the Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival. John Lawrence, former Chief of Staff to Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

TUESDAY - Robb Hirsch from Climate Change Leadership Institue. Mariel Nanasi from New Energy Economy. David Gans, Grateful Dead scholar and curator.

WEDNESDAY - Don Duncan, financial advisor @ Savant Wealth Management. Filmmaker Glenn Silbert. Bobbi Heller from Felines and Friends with our PET OF THE WEEK.

THURSDAY - Sarah Botstein, producer of the new Ken Burns' doc AMERICAN REVOLUTION, Santa Fe Farmers' Market. Rey Post with his Real Estate Recommendations.

FRIDAY - LIVE from Santa Fe Mazda. Mayor-elect Michael Garcia.
Owners Nick Rose & Josh Roberts.

11/05/2025

🎙️ On The Richard Eeds Show:
A daughter shares a moving tribute to her father, Michael Naranjo — a New Mexico artist whose work and spirit have touched generations across the country.
Discover the story behind his artistry and legacy in this heartfelt interview.

🎧 Listen now → https://santafe.com/podcast/richard-eeds-show-october-30-2025-3/

The Richard Eeds Show features Jenna Naranjo Winters’s loving portrayal of her father Michael Naranjo, whose remarkable artistry and spirit continue to inspire generations.

11/03/2025

This week on The Richard Eeds Show (M-F 1 to 4pm):

Monday- Stephen Fried, author and organizer on the upcoming Fred Harvey Weekend. Joseph Geevarghese, Executive Director of Our Revolution, a grassroots progressive organization. Peggy Klaus and Cynthia Feiden from Indivisible, Santa Fe Rising. Ted L**h from NM Workforce Solutions.

Tuesday- Robert Portnoy, the voice of UNM Lobos. Alex Bailey from Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino. Dr. Wendy Johnson from El Centro Health.

Wednesday- Jill Dixon from The Food Depot, Robert Benedetti, who is directing "Half-Life of Marie Curie" at The Actor's Lab. Mariel Nanasi from New Energy Economy. Lex Gowans from Santa Fe Animal Shelter with our Pet of the Week. Amy Miller, executive director and founder of May Center for Learning.

Thursday- Rey Post with Rey's Real Estate Recommendatins.

Friday- Live from Joe's Diner and Pizza with owner Joaquin Garofalo. Kevin Bowen, executive director of the Human Rights Alliance. Mayor Alan Webber.

Streaming live at santafe.com/ktrc