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Facing the Rising Sun: The Journey of African American Homesteaders in NM

June 30, 2022
An photo of two people on a screen in the Facing the Rising Sun: The Journey of African American Homesteaders in NM exhibit.

07.01.22- Host Gene Grant explores the stories behind a mobile art exhibit, sharing the history of African American homesteaders who settled in New Mexico in the 19th Century.  Host/Correspondent: Gene Grant Guests:Rita Powdrell, director, African American Museum & Cultural Center of NMThomas Williams, documentarianMarilyn Pettes Hill, third generation homesteaderEric Yakley, technologist – Facing the Rising…

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Middle Rio Grande Water Update

June 30, 2022
A section of the middle Rio Grande with contruction and the Our Land Logo superimposed.

07.01.22- Our Land Executive Producer Laura Paskus explores the harsh realities of shrinking water supplies here in Central New Mexico. She speaks with the chief engineer of the Rio Grande Conservancy District about ongoing drought, despite monsoon rains. Host/Correspondent: Laura Paskus Guest: Jason Casuga, CEO/chief engineer, Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District For More Information: Middle…

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