El Paso Public Forum

El Paso Public Forum

Welcome to El Paso Public forum. A weekly half hour Public affairs presentation of iHeartRadio El Paso for over 20 years. Featuring local news and interviews of interest to our listeners in West Texas and southern New Mexico. All views and opinions expressed on this program are those of the host and guest, and not necessarily those of iHeartRadio management. If you, your organization or event would like to be featured on an upcoming program, please email to EPforum@iHeartmedi.com. This program was pre-recorded at the studios of iHeartRadio El Paso. . El Paso Public Forum airing on all local iHeart radio stations every Sunday morning from 6-6:30am on Power 102.1, Sunny 99.9 and 96.3 KHEY Country, and from 7-7:30am on 93.5 HOT FM, News Radio 690AM and Fox Sports 1380AM.. No radio? No problem! Use the free iHeart app and listen in on Power 102.1, 96.3 KHEY Country, Sunny 99.9, 93.5 HotFM, NewsRadio 690AM or Fox Sports 1380AM anywhere and on the go! . #iheartradio #iheart #elpaso #womeninradio #iheartcountry #elpasostrong #radio #communityprogramming #eppf #elpasopublicforum #elpasocommunities #nonprofit #iheartcommunities

Episodes

October 26, 2025 35 mins
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Paranormal research Investigations (PRI):
Amber Banda interviews Ramiro Galvan, Founder and Investigator for PRI, as well as Angie Lozano, PRI team member. They talk about their beginner workshops for people wanting to learn more about paranormal investigations, how they got into one, (Ramiro being the skeptic, Angie coming in as a non-skeptic), how they motivated the well know Ghost Adventures show to come to our area, an...
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Segment 1: Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso
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Amber Banda interviews Rebecca Romero, Development Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso. You're invited to their annual "Dance for Kids' Sake," Saturday October 25 at the Plaza Theatre downtown. This is El Paso's version of "Dancing with the Stars,' hosted by the one and only Mario Lopez and his wife Courtney this year! 
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Listen to learn some behind the scenes information, l...
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Segment 1: Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society
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Amber Banda talks with Bonnie Juarez, President, and Peter Stone, VP, of the El Paso Norte Paranormal Society. They talk about how they met, how they became paranormal investigators, how they teach history through their paranormal tours and events, and various ways that they use the money they fundraise from their events.
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For more information go to https://www.ghosts915.org/
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On this episode of the El Paso Public Forum we have 3 segments!
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Segment 1: PRIDE Indsutries: Helping people with disabilities in the workforce.
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Amber Banda interviews Darelyn Pazdel, Vice President of Workforce Inclusion at PRIDE Industries. October is National Disabilities Awareness Month. Listen to learn how they work largely with Ft. Bliss to employ people with disabilities, why companies should employ those who are disabled/ di...
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Segment 1: Pastor J.R. Camfield Memorial Service.
Amber Banda talks with Frank Bremerman, President and Pastor of Kings and Priests Motorcycle Ministry (non-profit). 
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Amber and Frank talk about the different types of riding organizations in the biker community and about their upcoming annual event, the Pastor J.R. Camfield Memorial Service which is held every year to honor and memorialize those in the biker community who are no long...
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Segment 1: Star Central 48.
Amber Banda interviews Gilbert Jorgenson, President, and Jennifer Cedillo, Executive Director for Star Central 48. "Star Central 48 is a 48-hour film contest where filmmakers—both general and student-level—have just two days to write, shoot, and edit a short film."  Competition is Oct 17-19, registration open now! You can register at starcentral48.com
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Unity Through Creativity
Amber Banda interviews Laurie Marshall, Founder of Unity Through Creativity. As a young child, you'll never believe what speech she heard that eventually brought this vision to life. Unity Through Creativity uses nature inspired art to bring people together from all over the world! Amber and Laurie talk about her inspirations, the "singing tree" project, the impact they have made, how peace is not ...
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Segment 1: Estrella Del Paso
Free legal immigration services! Amber Banda talks with Sandra Ramirez, Director of Communications for Estrella del Paso. This non-profit has been helping immigrants and refugees with free legal support and advocacy in West TX and NM since 1986. Listen to learn about what services the offer, how they are adapting to the government changes, and Sandra explains s...
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On this episode of the El Paso Public Forum, we have a 3 parter!

Segment 1: FREEZE! The El Paso FBI is back in the station to talk about their FBI recruiting event September 5th at UTEP. They will have real agents and various FBI employees all in one place to give you answers from people actually doing it and in it! They will have SWAT demonstrations and computers available for on the spot sign-up. The FBI is SO much more than kicki...
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August 24, 2025 33 mins
This week on the El Paso Public Forum!
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Amber Banda interviews Robert Hart, Executive Director for the non-profit Living Hope Counseling Service. Living Hope Counseling Service is a faith based counseling service that has been serving the community for over 18 years. Amber and Robert talk about the benefits of including faith in their counseling services, what types of services they provide, how Robert got into his line of ...
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August 13, 2025 27 mins
Segment 1: Immunize El Paso-More than just a place to get shots!

Amber Banda interviews Ivan Luna, Director of Immunize El Paso, and Cristina Arevalo, Clinic Administrator, of Immunize El Paso.
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Did you know Immunize El Paso is a non-profit that has been serving El Paso for over 30 years and offers more than just vaccines? They also offer drug testing, TB testing, pregnancy testing. and more at low to no cost! They'll even go to YOU ...
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Segment 1: Children's Home Needs Your Help
Amber Banda interviews Italia Solis, Community Relations and Development Coordinator for the Lee & Beulah Moor Children's Home. The goal of the Lee Moor home is to be the premier general and residential operation and child-placing agency in the greater southwest region.
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Amber and Italia talk about common misconceptions about this children's home, as well as programs that are offered to ...
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August 3, 2025 32 mins
🚨NEW episode this Sunday of the El Paso Public Forum. Listen on the FREE iHeart radio app! 

Segment 1: Amber Banda interviews Wendy Gamillo, Founder and President, and Miguel Gamillo, Cofounder of Plant A Seed in El Paso, Texas. 🍃 .☀️ This non-profit looks to empower various underserved communities in the Sun City. From taking volunteers to nursing homes 👵🏼with their “Generations of Kindness” program, to making a young girl’s dr...
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New episode of the El Paso Public Forum now live on the free iHeart app!
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Segment 1: Amber Banda interviews Nicole Schiff, Executive Director for the Paso del Norte Center of Hope. The Center of Hope provides services for victims and survivors of human trafficking. Many people don't want to think of this happening in their own backyard, but it is. As of this interview, the average age of victims getting services is 14 years old.
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Segment 1: A Home to Bark & Purr
Amber Banda interviews Teresa and Diana Meraz, the mother/ daughter duo from "A Home to Bark and Purr" foster rescue.They talk about how the organization came to be, why a "failed adoption" is not a bad thing, what PB means in the foster world, and how they work with other animal welfare organizations in El Paso.
If you want to help by becoming a foster, giving monetary or in-kind donations, or ju...
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Segment 1: Amber Banda interviews Gina Roe-Davis, Founder and Director of the new Cowgirl Up Charitable Fund. This fund was created to help young women and girls have a louder voice in the arts and entertainment industry via scholarships, guidance, workshops, programs, and networking with loal charities."Cowgirl Up invites you to saddle up, break barriers, and make a lasting impact because every girl deserves the chance to lasso he...
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Segment 1: Amber Banda has Emergence Health Network back, just in time for back to school! She talks with Noreen Jaramillo, Director of Communications, and Krista Wingate, Chief of Child Adolescent Services, about challenges faced by parents and kids alike when going back. They discuss transitioning to different grades, separation anxiety and how to ease it, how to say NO more to keep your peace of mind, finding a balance with your...
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Segment 1: Amber Banda interviews Scott Brown, Executive Director for Ruck Up & Recover. This veteran-focused non-profit supports those who have served by making mental healthcare and essential resources more accesible. They will be raising funds to send veterans on mental retreats, starting here in the El paso area. 
For more information go to RuckUpRecover.org
If you are or think a veteran is in crisis, please call 988.

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Amber Banda interviews Randy Rogers of the Randy Rogers Banda ahead of their concert set for July4th 2025 in El Paso, TX at Elmont Social.
Tickets available at elmontsocial.com

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Segment 1: Amber Banda talks with Grace Ortiz and William Dozal from the Extreme Weather Task Force. They are having a Summer Safety and Fan Drive, collecting new fans to distribute households that meet the criteria for a new fan including the elderly, low income houses with young children, disabled persons.
For more information on if you qualify for a free fan call 211 or find them on Facebook at Extreme Weather Task Force.
Fan dona...
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