This week, we’re talking to Las Cruces Sun-News sports reporter Stephen Wagner about Abe Romero, a player for Organ Mountain High who was critically injured during a game Friday, Aug. 26.
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The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 31: Hatch Chile Fest turns 50
In this week’s episode, we’re talking to Las Cruces Sun-News reporter Leah Romero, who covers trending stories — and NOTHING is more “trending” than Hatch Green Chile. We’re also joined by Adrian Hedden, of the Carlsbad Current-Argus, who covered that annual tradition of chile roasting.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 25: Christopher Smelser
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the second-degree murder case against former Las Cruces Police Department officer Christopher Smelser. We’re joined by Las Cruces Sun-News public safety reporter Justin Garcia to discuss the case.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 23: Paid Sick Leave
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about a new paid sick leave law impacting New Mexico workers. We’ll talk to Las Cruces Sun-News reporter Algernon D’Ammassa — who recently wrote about this for the newspaper — and to Stephanie Welch, the Workers' Rights Director for the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty. We’ll also be joined by Melissa Martinez from OLÉ — Organizers in the Land of Enchantment.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 21: LGBTQ+ Pride Month
In this episode, we talk to Las Cruces residents Kat Sanchez, J.T. Perez, and Casey Combs about why it’s important to continue observing LGBTQ+ Pride month.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 20: Crime and Homelessness
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about recent conversations about homelessness and crime in Las Cruces. We’re joined by Las Cruces Sun-News reporters Justin Garcia and Michael McDevitt — and photojournalist Meg Potter. Michael covers city and county government for the paper; Justin writes about public safety, cops and courts.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 18: Amelia Baca
This week, we’re talking about the shooting of 75-year-old Amelia Baca by an officer from the Las Cruces Police Department. We’re joined by Las Cruces Sun-News Reporter Justin Garcia to discuss the case — and what we know so far.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 17: Interesting People
Las Cruces is full of interesting people. Las Cruces Sun-News Reporter Leah Romero has recently shared many of their stories. This week, we talk to her about it.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 16: The Local Economy
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the local economy as a number of interesting factors collide. We look at cannabis, nursing and more. We’re joined by Las Cruces Sun-News Reporter Algernon D’Ammassa, who has covered these issues extensively.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 15: Public Safety Reporting Standards
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about our newspaper’s new reporting standards surrounding cops, courts and crime. We’re joined by Las Cruces Sun-News Public Safety Reporter Justin Garcia and News Director Lucas Peerman, who explain why things are changing.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 13: Cannabis Comes to Town
In this week’s episode, we’re talking all about cannabis. On Friday, April 1st, sales of recreational cannabis became legal in New Mexico. We’re joined by Sun-News reporters Miranda Cyr, Michael McDevitt and Algernon D’Ammassa, who covered the first legal sales in the state.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 10: Pain at the Pump
While the Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused Americans pain at the gas pump, that's not the whole story. We talk to reporter Adrian Hedden, who covers the energy sector for the Carlsbad Current-Argus, to find out when relief may arrive.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 9: Josh Dunne
Josh Dunne was shot and killed by Las Cruces police on Dec. 2, 2016. A Marine veteran who suffered from PTSD, Dunne's life, death and legacy left a mark. This week, we talk to Sun-News reporter Justin Garcia and Josh’s widow, Melanie, about that fateful day.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 8: The Speak Easy Affair
In this episode, we look at what led to the city's revocation of Speak Easy's business license, hear from Jason Estrada and find out what's next.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 7: Legislative Lookback
In this episode, we’re joined by Algernon D’Ammassa, who covers statewide issues for the Sun-News, as well as Adrian Hedden, the energy and environment reporter for the Carlsbad Current-Argus, to look at the just-adjourned session of the New Mexico Legislature.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 6: Crime Anniversaries
In this episode, we take a look at three important crime anniversaries: the shooting death of New Mexico State Police Officer Darian Jarrott, the death of 5-month-old Brianna Lopez — Baby Brianna — who died at the hands of her parents, and the Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre. We’re joined by Sun-News reporter Bethany Freudenthal and Anthony Teran, whose brother and two young nieces were killed in the 1990 bowling alley shooting.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 5: LCPS
In this episode, we talk to reporter Miranda Cyr about the impact that COVID-19 — and, more specifically, the omicron variant — has had on Las Cruces Public Schools. We also talk about what’s being done to address the substitute shortage, the pending demolition of Columbia Elementary, and the upcoming one-year anniversary of the untimely death of Superintendent Karen Trujillo, who was struck and killed by a vehicle while out walking her dogs on Feb. 25, 2021.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep.4: A Deep Dive into DASO
Amid rising tensions between Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart and County Manager Fernando Macias, the sheriff is now facing an employment discrimination complaint by one of her sergeants who claims he was wrongfully denied a promotion and a code of conduct complaint related to the same incident.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 2: The McHard Report
We're joined by Las Cruces Sun-News reporters Algernon D'Ammassa and Michael McDevitt for a closer look at the scathing McHard report, which was released to the public detailing $1.7 million in mishandled public money within Visit Las Cruces, the city's convention and visitors bureau.
The Reporter's Notebook, Ep. 1: Our Distinguished Resident, Garrey Carruthers
In this first “The Reporter's Notebook” podcast, we hear from Garry Carruthers as well as his friends and colleagues as we explore why he was chosen as our Distinguished Resident.