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04/21/2025

🚨New Episode Alert!🚨
Sam Bregman, Democratic candidate for Governor, joins The Richard Eeds Show to dive deep into some of New Mexico’s biggest challenges — crime, gun laws, youth violence, CYFD reforms, education, and even a little baseball talk.

Get Bregman's perspective on the issues shaping our future.

🎙️ Listen now: https://santafe.com/podcast/richard-eeds-show-april-10-2025/

Democratic candidate for Governor, Sam Bregman, joins The Richard Eeds Show to discuss crime, gun laws, youth violence, CYFD reforms, education, and even a little baseball. Tune in for an insightful conversation about New Mexico’s future.

04/21/2025

This week on The Richard Eeds Show Monday through Friday 1-4pm:

Monday- Archbishop John C. Wester. Dance Arts Los Alamos Artistic Director Jonathan Guise and Kenny Fernandez from the NM Department of Workforce Solutions.

Tuesday- Alejandro Amundah, Associate Director of Upstart Crows and director for the Youth Shakespeare Festival 2025. Estella Gloria Kahn on the Bailles Cascarones.

Wednesday- Professor of the Practice KU School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA). Don Duncan, financial planner at Savant Wealth Management. Murad Kirdar from Espanola Humane with our Pet of the Week. Michael Meade from Solstice Community Solar.

Thursday- Vanessa Lavorato, LA's "Martha Stewart of w**d". A cookbook author that makes edibles more fun. Rey Post with "Rey's Real Estate Recommendations".

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04/11/2025

This week on Pet Chat with Murad & Bobbi, Española Humane’s new Executive Director, Kate Baldwin, joins the show to share her journey, her passion for community impact, and what’s next for Española Humane—including a new animal clinic aimed at tackling pet overpopulation and reducing animal suffering on a larger scale. With over 15 years of leadership in animal welfare and nonprofits, Kate brings serious heart, smarts, and vision to the table—and she opens up about a few unexpected passions that just might surprise you.

Pet Chat, hosted by Murad Kirdar, director of community engagement at Española Humane, and Bobbi Heller, executive director of Felines & Friends New Mexico, airs every Saturday at 9 am and Sunday at 3 pm on local radio Talk 1260 KTRC and FM 103.7. The show also streams and podcasts all episodes at SantaFe.com. To engage with the show, you can email the hosts at [email protected]

04/08/2025

🎙️ LIVE from Joe’s Diner! 🍳
Richard sits down with Ronald Trujillo, one of six candidates running for Mayor of Santa Fe. They talk vision, leadership, and what’s next for our city—straight from the heart of the community.

Tune in to hear where Trujillo stands on the issues that matter to you. 🔊

🎧 Listen now: https://santafe.com/podcast/richard-eeds-show-april-4-2025-3/

Live from Joe’s Diner in Santa Fe, Richard Eeds sits down with Ronald Trujillo—one of six candidates for mayor—to discuss his vision, priorities, and plans for the city. Don’t miss this insightful political conversation on the Richard Eeds Show.

04/07/2025

This week on The Richard Eeds Show:

Monday- Author of "Face in the Mirror", Jack El-Hai. Scott Garen with this week's Cinemania, "Hostiles". Ted L**h from the NM Department of Workforce Solutions.

Tuesday- Jim Sanborn from SFCC with their Creative Coding Initiative Student Showcase. Alvin Sallee on why people move to Santa Fe. Joe West with his Theater of Death.

Wednesday- Justin Crowe, founder of Parting Stone. Don Duncan from Savant Wealth Management. Out Pet of the Week with Bobbi Heller of Felines and Friends.

Thursday- District Attorney from the 2nd Judicial District, Sam Bregman. Rey Post with Rey's Real Estate Recommendations.

Streaming live at santafe.com/ktrc

04/01/2025

This week on The Richard Eeds Show 1pm to 4pm:

Tuesday- NM State Auditor Joseph Maestas and State Rep Cynthia Borrego. Jim DesJardins, Executive Director at Renewable Energy Industries Association of New Mexico. Dr. Wendy Johnson. Leslie Lakind on the big protest rally this Saturday.

Wednesday- Leanna McClure and James Taylor on STEM and Math Festival. Aaron Leventman on a new play. Joel Aalberts from the Lensic. Lex Gowans from Santa Fe Animal Shelter with our Pet of the Week.

Thursday- NM Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth. Dwyane Trujillo from Kitchen Angels. Carol Branch from Keep Santa Fe Beautiful. Rey Post with Rey's Real Estate Recommendations.

Friday- Live from Joe's Dining as ownership passes from Roland and Sheila to Joaquin Garofalo. Also, candidate for Mayor Ronald Trujillo. And Brian Williams, Director of Santa Fe's Emergency Management Department.

Streaming live at santafe.com/ktrc

03/28/2025

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️
Join Richard Eeds on KTRC as he sits down with Kurt Roth, founder of the 505 Sports Venture Foundation, for a deep dive into the shifting sports landscape in New Mexico and beyond.

From the surprising departures of Coach Richard Pitino and Coach Bronco Mendenhall to the loss of top-tier players, it's clear: in today's game, money talks.

💰 What's driving these decisions?
🏈 What does it mean for our local teams?
🎧 Tune in now for insight, perspective, and some tough truths.

👉 Listen here: https://santafe.com/podcast/richard-eeds-show-march-26-2025/

Kurt Roth of 505 Sports Venture Foundation joins Richard Eeds to unpack the exits of Coach Pitino, Coach Mendenhall, and top players — revealing how money is reshaping the sports landscape.

03/24/2025

This week on The Richard Eeds Show - Monday through Friday 1-4pm:

Monday- Professor Karl Brooks, who teaches Public Admin at KU in Lawrence. Bridget Dixon from Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce. Ted L**h from the NM Department of Workforce Solutions.

Tuesday- Aaron Howe from the NM Gay Men's Chorus. Valerie Alarcon from the NM Alliance of Health Councils.

Wednesday- Murad Kirdar from Espanola Humane with our Pet of the Week. Joel Aalberts from the Lensic.

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

Friday- Live from Santa Fe Mazda!

03/21/2025

On the latest Richard Eeds Show podcast, Richard sits down with CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin, author of The Pardon, and Jim Falk from Global Santa Fe for a powerful conversation on the history—and controversy—of presidential pardons. 🇺🇸

From Ford’s pardon of Nixon to Trump’s latest meltdown over Biden, they dive deep into the legal and political ripple effects of some of the most infamous acts of clemency in American history.

📲 Don’t miss this compelling episode—now streaming on KTRC!

Listen Here➡ https://santafe.com/podcast/richard-eeds-show-march-17-2025-2/

Richard Eeds meets with and interviews CNN legal analyst and author of "The Pardon", Jeffrey Toobin and Jim Falk from Global Santa Fe on KTRC to explore the history and controversy of presidential pardons. From Ford's pardon of Nixon to Trump's latest tirade over Biden, they unpack the legal and pol...

03/17/2025

On The Richard Eeds Show this week Monday through Friday 1-4pm:

Monday- Jeffrey Toobin from CNN and Jim Falk from Global Santa Fe. May Sagbakken, Executive Director of the NM Out-of-School Network.

Tuesday- Ioana Engstrom in Bucharest, Romania. NM Sentate President Pro Tempore Mimi Stewart. Zulema Chavero from Somos Un Pueblo Unido. Dr. Wendy Johnson. Fred Nathan from THINK NM.

Wednesday- Lex Gowans from the Santa Fe Animal Shelter with our Pet of the Week.

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

Friday- Live at Violet Crown in the Railyard. Guests will include students from NMSA. Kate Noble, President and CEO Growing Up New Mexico.

03/13/2025

🚨 New Episode of The Richard Eeds Show! 🚨

New Mexico CYFD Cabinet Secretary Teresa Casados joins Richard Eeds to break down key legislative reforms that could reshape the department. What changes are on the table? How will they impact children and families?

🎧 Tune in now to get the latest updates on these critical bills!

➡ https://santafe.com/podcast/103807/

New Mexico CYFD Cabinet Secretary Teresa Casados discusses key legislative reforms aimed at improving the department.

03/10/2025

On this week's Richard Eeds Show Monday through Friday 1-4pm:

Monday- Poet and author of "Far Country", Kyce Bello. Miles Conway on the Haciendas of Home Building and Remodeling. Ted L**h from NM Workforce Solutions.

Tuesday- Candidate for Mayor Oscar Rodriquez with Daniel Werwath and Councilor Jamie Cassutt. Ken Miyagishima, Candidate for NM Governor. Mackenzie Bell from Glorieta Day Camps.

Wednesday- Secretary Teresa Casados of CYFD. Meredith Schweitzer and Paloma Lopez from the School for Advanced Research. Don Duncan from Savant Wealth Management. Pet of the Week with Bobbi Heller. Charles Moore, curator of Hood Ornament at Container.

Thursday- Dr. Steve Jenison on hanatavirus. Rey Post with Rey's Real Estate Recommendations. Ryan Connors, who drives the Peanut Mobile for Planter's Peanuts.

03/07/2025

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🎙️

Join Richard Eeds as he sits down with Dominic Cappello, author of The Traumatized Doctor’s Diary: Stories of Saving Oneself and the World. 🌎📖

From his early life and family to cross-country adventures in a VW, working with CYFD, and even time in Sweden—Dominic shares a fascinating journey of resilience, transformation, and making an impact.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation! Listen now: https://santafe.com/podcast/richard-eeds-show-march-4-2025/

Author Dominic Cappello joins Richard Eeds to discuss his book "The Traumatized Doctor's Diary", his early life, cross-country travels, time in Sweden, work with CYFD, and more.

03/04/2025

This week on The Richard Eeds Show (Monday through Friday 1-4pm):

Tuesday- Dominic Cappello on his new book, "The Traumatized Doctor's Diary". Theatre maven Talia Pura. Dr. Wendy Johnson.

Wednesday- Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza. Sarah Gettler from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte. Lex Gowans from Santa Fe Animal Shelter with our Pet of the Week.

Thursday- Franz Joachim, the CEO/GM of New Mexico PBS. Rey Post with Rey's Real Estate Recommendations.

Friday- Live at Joe's Dining.

02/28/2025

Whether it’s a routine pet check-up, a sudden tummy ache, or specialized treatment, expert veterinary care is now more accessible than ever. The new location of the VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital and Referral Center in Albuquerque brings together top-tier specialists—including oncologists, surgeons, and advanced care professionals—all under one roof in a state-of-the-art 28,000-square-foot facility.

This week on Pet Chat with Murad and Bobbi, the hosts sit down with Dr. Nancy McLean, the hospital’s Medical Director, to explore their cutting-edge services and the life-saving work they do every day. Plus, while they treat plenty of cats and dogs at the hospital, you might be surprised by some of the other patients they help. The show broadcasts this week’s show from the VCA hospital in Albuquerque.

Pet Chat, hosted by Murad Kirdar, director of community engagement at Española Humane, and Bobbi Heller, executive director of Felines & Friends New Mexico, airs every Saturday at 9 am and Sunday at 3 pm on local radio Talk 1260 KTRC and FM 103.7. The show also streams and podcasts all episodes at SantaFe.com. To engage with the show, you can email the hosts at [email protected]

02/26/2025

🚨 Big Changes for CYFD? 🚨

Cabinet Secretary Teresa Casados joins The Richard Eeds Show to break down House Joint Resolution 5 and what it could mean for CYFD’s leadership—should it move to a commission-based structure? Plus, a look at the latest child welfare legislation shaping New Mexico’s future.

🎧 Tune in now ➡ https://santafe.com/podcast/richard-eeds-show-february-19-2025/

What are your thoughts on this possible shift? Drop a comment below! ⬇

Cabinet Secretary Teresa Casados joins The Richard Eeds Show to discuss House Joint Resolution 5 ...

02/24/2025

On The Richard Eeds Show this week (Monday through Friday 1-4pm)

Monday- Shelley Man-Lev and Janus Herrera on climate change and health in New Mexico. Mike Vigil, former head of undercover operations for DEA. Ted L**h from NM Workforce Solutions.

Tuesday- Ralph Vigil on protecting the Pecos Valley. Sarah Noss from the Santa Fe Conservation Trust. Charles Fuscillo, Jr. CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Toss Worrell on the Red River Jamboree.

Wednesday- Don Duncan from Savant Wealth Management. Murad Kirdar from Espanola Humane with our Pet of the Week. Joel Aalberts from the Lensic.

Thursday- Live from the State Capitol

Friday- Alexander Heffner, author of "Documentary History of the United States". Steve Russell from the Homewood Suites by Hilton in Pojoaque. Alan Osborne from Southwest Seminars.

Streaming live at santafe.com/ktrc

02/24/2025

Mark your calendars! The 2025 Mayoral Debate is happening Monday, October 6th at The Lensic from 6 PM - 9 PM! Hear from the candidates, stay informed, and be part of the conversation that shapes our city's future.

🎙️ Listen live on KTRC Radio or stream at SantaFe.com.

Who do you think will take the lead in this debate? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️