Mar 6, 2026
Join us for a special episode of Preserving History & Democracy as we record from the historic Las Cruces Railroad Museum in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Communications Coordinator Cynthia Mendoza and producer Bernardine Caporale sit down with museum curator and educator Kyle McGregor to explore the powerful role railroads...
Feb 26, 2026
All aboard for a journey through history with Preserving History and Democracy! In this episode, Cynthia Diaz and Bernardine Caporale chat with historian Dr. Richard Meltzer about the legendary Fred Harvey Houses and the adventurous Harvey Girls. Learn how Harvey transformed train travel with efficient dining, luxurious...
Feb 19, 2026
In this episode of Preserving History and Democracy, Cynthia Diaz and Janice Giron sit down with Doña Ana County Commissioners Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez and Manuel Sanchez for an engaging conversation about leadership, growth, and the future of Doña Ana County.
From their personal journeys into public service to...
Feb 12, 2026
Welcome to the latest episode of Preserving History and Democracy!
In this episode, Cynthia and Bern sit down with Jennifer Olguin and Peggy Swoveland for a deep dive into the remarkable history of the Nakayama farms.
Swoveland, a descendant of the Nakayama family, shares how she uncovered important...
Feb 5, 2026
In this special episode of Preserving History and Democracy, hosts Cynthia Diaz and Bernardine Caporale are joined by Lenora Hawkins from the Clerk’s Office to talk all things Romance at the Rotunda—the most love-filled day of the year at the Government Center!
From how to get your marriage license to what to bring...