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Las Cruces Hosts Live Taping of 'Pass the Sopapillas' Podcast

KVIA••Armando Ramirez
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On May 31st, the Las Cruces community gathered for a live recording of 'Pass the Sopapillas', an audio/video podcast aimed at fostering discussions on the future of children and families in New Mexico. Held at KWRG Studios, the event featured New Mexico State Poet Laureate Manuel González and was supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The episode focused on 'Jobs and Family Economic Security', encouraging community participation in conversations about improving life for families. With recent initiatives like free in-state college tuition and universal childcare, the podcast aims to inspire New Mexicans to envision and work towards a better future for their children.

Key Details: • Event date: May 31st • Location: KWRG Studios, NMSU Milton Hall, Las Cruces • Focus on Jobs and Family Economic Security • Hosted by New Mexico State Poet Laureate Manuel González • Presented by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation

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