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The Chile WireWhat It's Like Being A Parent in 2025Join us as we discuss what it's like being a parent in 2025 with Andrea Cloak who is currently raising a one year old daughter in New Mexico. This episode turns out to be a doozy as we learn what types of books are circulating in our public libraries. Andrea shares with us a book that was pointed out to her by a friend who made a recent visit to one of our public libraries. This episode contains graphic content and details regarding this book, viewer discretion is advised. 2025-07-2922 minThe Chile WireStanding Up to Corruption – A Conversation with City Councilor Sam LeDouxIn episode 8 of The Chile Wire, we sit down with Española City Councilor Sam LeDoux to talk about the serious allegations facing the mayor of Espanola, NM, and the broader implications for transparency and accountability in New Mexico. Join us as we dig into why fighting corruption at every level of government matters more than ever. 2025-07-0939 minThe Chile WireIncorrect Polls, Power Trips, and Attempts to Silence Women’s VoicesThis week on The Chile Wire, we’re turning up the heat with some of the most outrageous headlines in New Mexico politics. We dive into the explosive allegations facing the mayor of Española—corruption, misconduct, and a town demanding answers. Then, we unravel the fallout from Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury’s eyebrow-raising poll blunder that has both sides of the aisle asking, “Who exactly was she listening to?” Finally, we spotlight a disturbing attempt to silence women celebrating the legacy of Title IX at Her Game, Her Legacy bus tour. It’s bold, it’s spicy, it’s the truth t...2025-07-0106 minThe Chile WireWho’s Working for You? Breaking Down the NM Business Coalition Legislative ScorecardThis week on episode 6 of The Chile Wire, we’re diving into one of the most important conversations we can have during an upcoming election year—who’s fighting for New Mexico businesses, jobs, and families—and who’s failing us.Joining me is someone who’s been a tireless advocate for pro-business, pro-growth policies here in our state—Carla Sonntag, President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition. Listen now as we breakdown who scored a passing grade and who didn't. 2025-06-1839 minThe Chile WireHaaland vs. Bregman: What It Could Cost New Mexico.Join host, Abenicio Baldonado, in episode 5 of the Chile Wire with special guest, Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation. Listen as they breakdown the records and campaign finance reports of the current democratic gubernatorial candidates, and discuss the consequences of their potential governorship.2025-05-1347 minThe Chile WireNew Mexico’s Political Landscape and Where We Go From HereThis week on episode 4 of the Chile Wire, Abenicio Baldonado breaks down New Mexico’s political landscape, highlighting one-party control since 1931 and its long-standing consequences. He explores why, despite decades of Democratic leadership, the state continues to rank near the bottom in key outcomes like crime, education, and economic opportunity. Plus, a critical look at the 2026 gubernatorial contenders—who claim to be moderates, but whose records tell a different story.2025-04-1528 minThe Chile WireThe Lack of Common Sense in New Mexico With Rod MontoyaChile Wire Host, Abenicio Baldonado sits down with New Mexico State Representative Rod Montoya to talk about issues in New Mexico that should be common sense. These two discuss how there is a lack of accountability for criminal offenses here in New Mexico and how women's sports and spaces should be protected. During the 2025 Legislative Session, there were several other bills proposed that seemed like common sense- yet they still ended up being killed in our roundhouse. Listen to this full conversation now! 2025-04-0121 minThe Chile WireIncome and Social Security Taxes with Elaine Sena CortezChile Wire Host, Abenicio Baldonado sits down and has a great conversation with State Representative Elaine Sena Cortez about the state of our New Mexico economy. These two dive into topics like income and social security taxes and the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. Elaine Sena Cortez outlines her personal income tax bill and also her Silver Act that was just passed in New Mexico legislature last week. 2025-03-1917 min
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The Chile WireFamily Issues Taking Over The 2025 Legislative SessionAbe Baldonado, Chile Wire host, sits down with the Executive Director of New Mexico Family Action Movement, Jodi Hendricks. They discuss the major family issues currently present up in Santa Fe and why they are important. They talk through the bad bills that have been introduced since the start of the 2025 Legislative Session but also some of the really good pieces of legislation that have been making their way through the roundhouse.2025-02-2134 min