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In this 5th episode of 'Beyond the Border' guest Siridharma Khalsa reflects on how her experience of getting lost in the Gila Wilderness was an eye-opener to learn about fear and that being prepared is the ‘ultimate tool’. Siri’s work as a yoga and meditation teacher, and with those at the end of life has given her a perspective of the depth of the human spirit, which fueled a desire […]
“Beyond the Border” a monthly featured episode about death and dying with Tuesday Morning Beat host Maree McHugh and co-host Scott Plate. Interviews and discussion that provide the opportunity to broaden our awareness about the dimensions of death and dying. We offer a social justice perspective on this universal and less explored experience. Contact: maree@gmcr.org This month’s interview (10-22-2024) is with Torie Grass. She has enjoyed the fullness of her […]
Joel Slayton of L&J Ranch discusses the "Gila River Project: Land-use and sense-of-place" an art and research venture, with partner Lisa Johanson. The project merges art and science in an exploration of the unique Gila River ecosystems, the river's complex interactions and relationships with natural and artificial elements, ‘place’ and the life it enables. The project invites us to understand river ecology, and our responsibility to ensure a sustainable future […]
Tuesday Morning Beat 8-13-2024. An interview with filmmaker Sara Terry, director of ”A Decent Home” a documentary about manufactured homes in America. Focused on how these last vestiges of affordable housing are facing trials as rich landowners, private equity firms buy up the property, increase the rents, causing some home owners to be evicted from land they rent but do not own. Sara Terry says she is not a social […]
Beyond the Border – Death and Dying as a Social Justice Issue”. Host Maree McHugh with guest Scott Plate, a Life Coach and Death Doula offer a discussion to broaden the perspective on the many dimensions of the universal experience of death and dying, preparing for end of life, and how we might access a death with dignity. This is the first of a series on this topic, to be […]
Coakee William Wildcat of Mother Tree Food and Forest, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of all beings on Earth, promoting ecological restoration by empowering individuals and communities to: Reforest wildlands; Create food forests; cultivate syntropic farms and gardens through research, education and practice. Mother Tree Earth informs and inspires us to rejuvenate and rethink our practices about the very soil in our own backyards, understand agro-ecology, revisit the […]
Tuesday Morning Beat - host Maree McHugh. Grant County LGBTQ Board of Director members Victoria Reese and Scott Plate discuss Gay Pride Month and upcoming events for Silver City to create a celebration of belonging. Highlights include: Downtown 4th of July parade; annual family friendly Pride Celebration September 20th and 21st 2024 with entertainment, vendor booths and a doggie drag show. Scott updates on current Legislation and plans for Grant […]
Ms. Martinez DelRio zeroes in on CCL’s work to educate and inform legislators on both sides of the aisle to decrease carbon emissions, promote alternatives to fossil fuel extraction and use. She explains the strategies of carbon dividend fees, and the Prove It Act (Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency) the bill that would require the Energy Department to study the amount of carbon pollution released in the […]
Tuesday Morning Beat host Maree McHugh speaks with Joanne DeMichele about fair practices for people living in manufactured home communities (MHC). Ms. DeMichele is actively advocating to protect these communities from predatory real estate practices and to preserve affordable, and secure housing for those living in MHC. Her report tells the compelling story of thousands of homeowners who face loss of home and community as real estate investors are buying […]
