Hearing Voices

A long cherished objective of GMCR is creating a way that individuals can speak to the community at large. It is part of what we mean when we say that GMCR offers

A Voice & A Choice

Now that we offer Hearing Voices, we hope that it serves the needs of not only the individuals or groups that speak but those who listen and the entire community in the sense that it contributes to the “marketplace of ideas.”

You are invited to submit short commentaries on a range of issues.

Due to the irregularity of submissions, Hearing Voices does not presently have a fixed timeslot. Thus – though they may be time sensitive – circumstance may not allow advance notice of their broadcast. But as time and humane (! We can always hope…) resources allow, their broadcast times may be noted – and podcasts of their submissions will be archived for all to listen to at their convenience – on their respective pages..

The opinions expressed are those of the speakers – and not necessarily those of GMCR. We encourage our listeners to be thoughtful and clear in their presentations and we hope that they will expand and enhance community dialogue. Think of Hearing Voices as you would for Letters to the Editor or the Opinion pages in typical news outlets. Submissions are subject to GMCR’s Editorial Policy – which includes our discretion – regarding submissions.

If you wish to address an issue, please submit your request using this form…
Hearing Voices Submissions

In this segment of Hearing Voices, Shelby Hallmark reads a commentary composed with Lindee Lenox regarding the Hillary Clinton email server controversy.

While critics continue to allege misconduct on her part and a cover up regarding this and a litany of issues dating back to her tenure as 1st Lady, a recent FBI investigation – like others preceding it – has not resulted in charges being brought against Clinton on the emails or any other allegations.

This installment of Hearing Voices was / will be broadcast on GMCR / KURU on

  • Tuesday 2 August 2016 / Noon
  • Thursday 4 August 2016 / 6 pm
  • Friday 5 August 2016 / 6 pm
  • Saturday 6 August 2016 / 6:20 pm
  • Sunday 7 August 2016 / 11:15 am
  • Wednesday 17 August 2016 / 6:20pm
  • Friday 19 August 2016 / Noon

Or listen at your convenience via the following link…
Hearing Voices / Shelby Hallmark on Clinton Emails

In this segment of Hearing Voices, Tom Manning addresses a matter currently being considered before the PRC/ New Mexico Public Regulations Commission – and soon before the New Mexico Supreme Court… PNM’s Replacement Power Proposal.

The outcome of this proposal will have a significant impact on New Mexico’s energy, environmental, and economic prospects for decades.

For additional information, follow these links…

This installment of Hearing Voices will be scheduled on GMCR / KURU shortly,

Or listen to the podcast at your convenience via the following link…
Hearing Voices / Tom Manning on PNM

In this segment of Hearing Voices, Laura Ramnarace speaks about the concept of social resiliency and how anyone can easily help strengthen the social fabric of Grant County.

Ms Ramnarace has lived in Grant County since 1992.  She raised her children here and received her B.A. from WNMU. She continued her education at Antioch University where she received a M.A. in Conflict Resolution.  Since 1999 Ms Ramnarace has provided conflict intervention services, served as a consultant and conflict coach, and facilitated workshops on the dynamics of human relationships locally, at the state level and at the national level.

This installment of Hearing Voices will air on GMCR / KURU on

  • Saturday 29 November 2014 at about 10:10am following Spanish language news
  • Sunday 30 November 2014 at about 10:10am following Spanish language news
  • Monday 1 December 2014 at about 6:10 following Travelers in the Night
  • Wednesday 3 December 2014 at about 6:10 following Travelers in the Night

Or listen to the podcast at your convenience via the following link…
Hearing Voices / Laura Ramnarace on Social Resiliency

Twenty-seven people have been shot to death by Albuquerque police officers since 2010 – that’s about the same number as in NYC in the same time period (with 15 times the population).  El Paso, a border town a little more populous than Albuquerque, had five officer-related shootings in the same time period.

The City and Police department have been unresponsive to a series of complaints and demonstrations and these demonstrations and protests continue.

Eli Kronen is an Albuquerque resident who has been involved in the organization of these protests and speaks to the issue on this edition of Hearing Voices.

The upcoming protest march and rally takes place on June 21st 2014 starting at Roosevelt Park in Albuquerque.  Visit their facebook page for details and updates.  A flyer for the event is here – right click and “Save As.”

The podcast is available for listening at your convenience at the following link…
Hearing Voice / Eli Kronen on Albuquerque Protest of Police Brutality

This installment of Hearing Voices features Michael Robinson of the Center for Biological Diversity.

As Conservation Advocate for The Center for Biological Diversity, Michael’s work focuses on the protection and recovery of top predators like Mexican gray wolves and jaguars.  He is the author of Predatory Bureaucracy: The Extermination of Wolves and the Transformation of the West.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is holding a hearing on Tuesday 3 December 2013 in Pinetop, AZ to hear public input on Mexican gray wolf management and a proposed delisting as an endangered species.  Local opposition to wolves will be strongly represented and The Center for Biological Diversity invites and urges you to join them and their allies in Pinetop to advocate for Mexican gray wolves and the continued recognition and maintenance of their protected status.

This program will air on Tuesday 26 November following the Community Calendar at 6pm.  Check back for additional scheduled times or click the following link to listen now or anytime.
Michael Robinson on Mexican Gray Wolf Hearings

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This installment of Hearing Voices features recent Grant County arrival Bija Aranow addressing the issue of Chem Trails and their toxic content.

Having lived in close proximity to a major air force base before, during and after the introduction of large scale chem trail activity, Bija has directly experienced the effects of this constant downpour of a chemical soup containing extraordinary levels of chemicals and known toxic substances.

Having suffered the direct effects of these substances, she began and continues research and her findings are certainly troubling.

This program will air on Thursday 5 September following the Community Calendar at Noon & 6pm.  Check back for additional times or click the link below to hear Bija’s commentary anytime.
Bija Aronow on Chem Trails and Toxic Aerosols

You can visit these sites for more detailed information and analysis of the Chem Trail phenomenon and its effects.

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This installment of Hearing Voices features Walter “Ski” Szymanski – retired labor organizer and community activist – with his commentary on the, uh, Quality of Life Tax Increase proposed under a special mail-in election whose ballots are being mailed on 29 July 2013.

Ski urges a NO vote on the measure and details – that’s where the devil is – the distinction between an actual “Quality of Life” measure as defined by NM Taxation and Revenue which requires a citizen stakeholder process and the Capital Outlay measure which is on the ballot and you can read here.  You will note that there is NO mention of the five projects that have been suggested… and no guarantee that any of the five projects will be pursued nor that they won’t be replaced with completely different projects.

Click the link below to hear Ski’s commentary.
Ski Szymanski on the “Quality of Life” Tax Increase

Also please note that a public forum on this issue took place on Thursday 25 July 2013. The complete recording of this forum is posted here.

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This installment of Hearing Voices features Gordon West – local businessman, entrepreneur and the current president of the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce.

Gordon addresses the current Quality of Life Tax Increase proposed under a special mail-in election whose ballots are being mailed on 29 July 2013.

He points out the several conflicts with existing public and private enterprises as well as the lack of transparency and comprehensive planning that should have preceded this abrupt and poorly presented proposal…

and he urges a NO vote on the measure.  The ballot is here.

Click the link below to hear Gordon’s commentary.
Gordon West on the “Quality of Life” tax increase

Also please note that a public forum on this issue took place on Thursday 25 July 2013.  The complete recording of this forum is posted here.

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Dr Lynda Aiman-Smith is still a member of the Graduate Faculty of Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University.  However she is a native New Mexican who has finally come back home.  Her areas of expertise are management, innovation, and entrepreneurship. As well as being active in research and teaching, she has been a serial entrepreneur, and a manager in corporate America.

This installment of Hearing Voices is her commentary on the special election for a tax increase.  There is no controversy there – it is definitely a special election to authorize a tax increase.  The meeting of Thursday 25 July at the WNMU Forum is posted in its entirety here.

To provide some context,  its boosters characterize its purpose as enhancing “Quality of Life” and give assurance that the revenues obtained would be applied to five projects that they have outlined in only the broadest strokes.  This gives rise to a number of contentious issues.

Perhaps the most glaring is that the ballot says nothing about the five projects – and thus there is no guarantee that these projects will be undertaken nor that other unspecified projects would not be substituted.  The ballot language authorizes the use of the revenues for many other purposes beyond the five projects including the expansion of jails or construction of a new prison.

So please listen and we hope that you find Lynda’s commentary to be informative and instructive.
Lynda Aiman-Smith on the “Quality of Life” tax increase

Also please note that a public forum on this issue took place on Thursday 25 July 2013.  The complete recording of this forum is posted here.

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Welcome to the very 1st installment of “Hearing Voices”

The recent 4th of July Parade has had a ripple of reactions.  Whether it was Wassup w/ de militarism?, A triumph for the LGBT Community! or What is that pipeline thing all about? as a barometer of public awareness of the threat to the Gila River, the 4th of July Parade brings us all together, even if to disagree on some issues.

So here’s is a commentary on the parade and the 4th of July generally in this day and age…
Chris Aquino on the 4th of July Parade

You can also read his original commentary on the Gila Community Forum.
Caution!  Adult Language!