Suncast

Inside the New Mexico Inspiration & Achievement Center: A New Vision for Education, Culture, and Economic Growth

Recorded at the New Mexico State Capitol, this episode of the New Mexico Sun features Marty Saiz discussing the New Mexico Inspiration & Achievement Center—a long-term project designed to inspire students, preserve New Mexico’s legacy of achievement, and drive economic development. Drawing inspiration from institutions like the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the National WWII Museum, the proposed center will use interactive exhibits, AI-powered storytelling, and leadership programming to showcase New Mexico legends while supporting education, tourism, and workforce development statewide. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

Senator David Gallegos on Leadership, Healthcare, and Saving New Mexico

In this exclusive interview from the New Mexico SunCast, Senator David Gallegos shares why he's running for lieutenant governor, the urgent need for leadership change, and his top priorities for New Mexico—from fixing tort reform to revitalizing rural healthcare access and defending energy industries. He speaks candidly about legislative challenges, local business success stories, and why public engagement is critical in shaping the state's future. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

Electromagnetic Radiation Syndrome: An Engineer’s Warning on EMFs, Cell Phones, and Public Health

In this in-depth interview, retired engineer Kevin Lorenzen shares a deeply personal and scientifically grounded account of electromagnetic radiation syndrome (EMR/EHS) and its devastating impact on his wife’s health. Drawing on decades of experience in engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, and health systems, Lorenzen explains how everyday technologies—cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, smart meters, electric vehicles, and Bluetooth devices—emit electromagnetic fields (EMFs) that may contribute to neurological symptoms, chronic illness, and cellular damage. The conversation explores why most medical professionals are not trained to recognize EMR symptoms, how regulatory agencies rely on outdated safety standards, and why children may be especially vulnerable to RF and microwave radiation exposure. Lorenzen also outlines practical steps families can take to reduce exposure, from hard-wired internet and disabling wireless devices to rethinking smart infrastructure. This episode challenges conventional assumptions about modern technology, raises urgent public-health questions, and urges viewers to research EMFs for themselves before symptoms become irreversible. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

Michael Perry on Conservation, Energy, and New Mexico’s State Trust Lands

Michael Perry, candidate for New Mexico Land Commissioner, joins the New Mexico Suncast to discuss conservation vs. preservation, wildfire prevention, habitat restoration, oil and gas revenues, renewable energy fairness, and how state trust lands fund public schools. Drawing on decades as a game warden, state land official, and county commissioner, Perry outlines a practical, resource-driven vision for managing New Mexico’s land, water, and energy future. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts

New Mexico Ranchers Push Back Against Big Meat as Beef Prices Rise and Transparency Disappears

Casey Parker, founder of the American Rancher Alliance, explains how independent ranchers are challenging Big Meat monopolies, lowering beef prices, restoring transparency, and rebuilding a fair, American-owned supply chain from ranch to grocery store. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts