Oct 31, 2025
Welcome to another fascinating episode of Preserving History and Democracy! In this episode, hosts Cynthia and Bern sit down with historian Professor Christopher Schurtz to explore the remarkable — and often mysterious — history of Shalam Colony and the Faithist community that once called it home.
Professor Schurtz...
Oct 23, 2025
Welcome to a new episode of Preserving History and Democracy!
This week, we're joined by Tina Barton, Senior Election Expert at The Elections Group, for a timely and important conversation about election security and the safety of election workers.
Tina begins by sharing her personal journey and what drives her passion...
Oct 16, 2025
In this episode, County Clerk Amanda López Askin and Chief Deputy Clerk Caroline Zamora share the latest updates on the 2025 Regular Local Election.
They kick things off by explaining how elections have evolved—and how consolidating elections has improved the process for voters across Doña Ana County.
You’ll hear...
Oct 8, 2025
Welcome to a new episode of Preserving History and Democracy! This week, we’re thrilled to be joined by special guests Dennis Daily and Jennifer Olguin, who give us an inside look at the upcoming 9th Annual Border Archives Bazaar, hosted by the Border Regional Archives Group (BRAG).
We begin with Dennis and Jennifer...
Oct 2, 2025
Welcome to this episode of Preserving History and Democracy!
Today, we’re joined by Amanda and Louis Santana, a couple whose love story took a meaningful step forward at the Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office, where they received their marriage license.
In this heartfelt episode, Amanda and Louis share how they met,...