This is an audio interview of Paul Ingles for the Humans of New Mexico project. Paul talks about falling in love with radio from his times at Wake Forest University. Paul goes on to talk about the evolution of radio stations over the years and his experience in commercial radio vs. public radio. #HumansOfNM

#29 Paul Ingles - Albuquerque

This is an audio interview of Diego "Nightmare" Miller, Kathleen "MK" Perry, & Christopher "Check-It" Lim from United in Hip-Hop for the Humans of New Mexico project. United in Hip-Hop members talk about falling in love with Hip-Hop & Break Dancing. They go on to talk about some of the challenges they have faced in their life and  how Hip-Hop is a safe space for them. #HumansOfNM

#30 United Hip Hop - Albuquerque

This is an audio interview of Eileen Espinoza for the Humans of New Mexico project. Eileen recounts growing up in a Hispanic household in Chimayo and eventually moving to Pojoaque. Eileen has worked custodial work at the Santa Fe Capital Roundhouse building for over 27 years. #HumansOfNM

#31 Eileen Espinoza - Chimayo/Pojoaque

This is an audio interview of Eileen Mulvihill for the Humans of New Mexico project. Eileen recounts having a genetic disease and finding peace in the Pecos Valley. Eileen has worked to improve the Pecos Valley through community work. #HumansOfNM

#32 Eileen Mulvihill - Villanueva

This is an audio interview of Ramazani Mwanza for the Humans of New Mexico project. Ramazani recounts leaving his homeland of Africa and coming to Albuquerque as a refugee. Ramazani details his passion for soccer and how he has found a new home at Highland High School at the heart of the International District. #HumansOfNM

#33 Ramazani Mwanza - Albuquerque

Mon.2/20, 7p: Oral history through "testimonio" is at the heart of the community collective project, Humans of New Mexico/Humanos de Nuevo México. We´ll listen to the powerful story of Albuquerque poet, Mercedez Holtry who talks about rooting identity into her craft. Mercedez, is born and raised in Albuquerque and is part of the up and in coming local artist to keep an eye out for: “Burque in a sense is a rough town. It can be rough; it can be filled with heartache. There's a lot of bad that happens here but in my heart I know there's more good that tops that bad.”  

She goes on to talk about her own self-identity formations:

“I've come to the conclusion that I’m a mestiza. I'm a mix child. I come from all of this beautiful rich history within New Mexico.”

This show was hosted by Moisés Santos with Rafael Martínez, edition and production by Froilan Orozco along with recording, edition and transcription of the interviews by the Humans of New Mexico collective, with the support of Cristina Baccin, Coordinator of Espejos de Aztlán (http://kunm.org/post/burque-s-flow-mercedez-holtry-0).

Photo Credits: Adam Rubinstein http://www.stoppeddown.studio

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Humans of New Mexico will highlight individuals in the state and show the diversity of the population.

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