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Ep. 11 - Kyle Hartsock & Shelley Repp Mar 20, 2025

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Kyle Hartsock is Commander of Criminal Investigation Division with the Albuquerque Police Department as well as a Law Enforcement Investigation Expert, Policy Writer, and Mobile device forensics location expert. Shell Repp is a part of the New Mexico Human Trafficking Task Force and Executive Director for New Mexico Dream Center whose mission is to provide services to survivors of human trafficking and unhoused youth. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

Ep. 10 - Chris Sweetin Mar 13, 2025

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Chris served over 20 years in the United States Air Force as an HH-60G Flight Examiner and Master Instructor HH-60G Flight Engineer. Chris has had a distinguished career in aviation operations as an operator, manager, and USAF Aircraft Mechanic. He has been involved in USAF aviation operations on a global scale since 1994. He is an expert in scheduling, training, operations, management and leadership. Over 2800 flight hours supporting worldwide combat search and rescue, airlift operations and flight training. Chris managed personnel, schedule, training and aviation operations, and equipment of numerous Air Force units. He oversaw the execution and program management of a 7,900hr Flying Hour Program, supporting training requirements for 275 students yearly. Chris has multiple Associates degrees in Instructor of Military Technology, Aviation Maintenance, and Aviation Operations Flight Engineer. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

Ep. 9 - Crystal Brantley Mar 06, 2025

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Crystal Brantley [R] is a member of the New Mexico State Senate, representing District 35. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. Crystal Diamond Brantley earned a bachelor's degree from New Mexico State University. Diamond Brantley's career experience includes working as the director of the Sierra Soil & Water Conservation District. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

Ep. 8 - Elaine Cortez Mar 06, 2025

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Elaine Cortez [R] is a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 62. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Cortez was born in Roswell, New Mexico. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of the Southwest in 2006, a graduate degree from Eastern New Mexico University in 2012, and a doctorate from the University of the Southwest. Her career experience includes working as a business owner and professor. She is a member of King's Gate Church. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

Ep. 7 - Senator Pat Boone Mar 05, 2025

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Patrick Boone IV [R] is a member of the New Mexico State Senate, representing District 27. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. Patrick Boone IV's career experience includes working as a rancher. He has served as a member of First Baptist Church and as a supporter and member of the High Plains Emmaus organization. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

Ep. 6 - Gail Armstrong Mar 05, 2025

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Gail Armstrong [R] is a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, representing District 49. She assumed office in 2017. Armstrong was selected as the House minority leader effective January 21, 2025. Armstrong's professional experience includes owning TLC Plumbing and serving as president of Pro-Fab, Inc. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

Ep. 5 - Jeff Steinborn Mar 05, 2025

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Jeff Steinborn [D] is a member of the New Mexico State Senate, representing District 36. He assumed office in 2017. Steinborn ran for re-election to the New Mexico State Senate to represent District 36. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024. Steinborn earned his bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas-Austin in 1995. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

Ep. 4 - Senator Bill Sharer Mar 05, 2025

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William Sharer [R] is a member of the New Mexico State Senate, representing District 1. He assumed office in 2001. Sharer was recently selected as the Senate minority leader effective January 21, 2025. Sharer earned his A.A. from the New Mexico Military Institute in 1979 and his B.A. from New Mexico State University in 1981. His professional experience includes being the owner of Popcorn Patch from 1992 to 1993, the general manager of a Taco Bell from 1993 to 1995, and as the owner of the Credit Bureau of Farmington. Sharer served in the United States Army from 1982 to 1992. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

Ep. 3 - Fred Nathan Mar 03, 2025

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Fred Nathan, Jr. founded Think New Mexico in 1999 and is its Executive Director. Fred served as Special Counsel to New Mexico Attorney General Tom Udall from 1991-1998. In that capacity, he was the architect of several successful legislative initiatives and was in charge of New Mexico’s lawsuit against the tobacco industry, which resulted in a $1.25 billion settlement for the state. Fred is a former trustee of his alma mater, Williams College. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

Ep. 2 - Carla Sonntag Feb 28, 2025

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Carla Sonntag is the President and co-founder of Rebound New Mexico (RNM), a New Mexican community-based charitable organization that works to break the generational chains of poverty in our state. RNM’s training programs target the next generation of leaders by teaching them to think critically while improving their communication and job interview skills. They focus on the youth living in homeless shelters or in economically challenged families. Additionally, Carla is also a full-time volunteer for both organizations, helping New Mexicans improving their daily lives through RNM and passing legislation with NMBC. Website: https://reboundnm.org/ Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

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