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 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.
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Episodes
  • EPPF 1-25-26 We Hike Adventure & Rescue Runners 915

    EPPF 1-25-26 We Hike Adventure & Rescue Runners 915
    Jan 25 2026
    Segment 1: We Hike Adventure
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    Get your hiking boots ready! WE HIKE is a non-profit aimed at educating the community on outdoor and hiking safety and getting people to go outside and hike!
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    Amber Banda interviews Lisa Enriquez, President, and Karl Widmer, Outreach Specialist, for WE HIKE Adventure. Lisa came back to El Paso and founded WE HIKE because of her love of the outdoors and to help create a community of hikers. From beginner to experienced, including ADA hikes, WE HIKE is here to get people outside in a safe and fun way.
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    They are having a big community event Saturday Feb 7th at Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park in NE El Paso. The event will be free, from 8am-12pm, and family friendly. They also have regular hikes based on skill levels and according to Karl, the Full Moon hikes are the ones to not miss!
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    For more information go to wehikeadventure.com or find them on Instagram and Facebook @WeHikeAdventure
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    Segment 2: Rescue Runners 915
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    Did you know you can volunteer every Sunday to help walk shelter dogs? If your goals are to get healthier, spend more time with family, save money and/or volunteer for a good cause, you want to be a part of Rescue Runners 915!
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    Amber Banda interviews Ileene Mendoza, President of Rescue Runners. RR works with Animal Services of El Paso to help get doggies out of their kennels every Sunday using all 3 shelter locations. Volunteers just show up ready to walk dogs, (weighing in from 40-60 pounds), for 1 mile, (running optional haha). Take your friends, family, and some good walking shoes, no training required.
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    Walks/runs happen every Sunday from 9-11am in the winter months and from 8-10 am in the summer months. Stay the whole time or not, it's up to you. Walk as many as you'd like!
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    They also have their "Doggy Day Out" event the 3rd Saturday of each month. You can take a doggy home with you for a few hours, even overnight. You can register for this on their website at rescuerunners.org
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    For more information on what location they will be walking the dogs, event information, how to volunteer and more, go to rescuerunners.org for their schedule or follow them on Instagram and Facebook @rescuerunners915


    NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!
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    36 mins
  • EPPF 1-18-26 Ready One Industries & Habitat for Humanity

    EPPF 1-18-26 Ready One Industries & Habitat for Humanity
    Jan 18 2026
    Segment 1: Ready One Industries
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    In El Paso, have you seen that huge building next to Sam's on Pellicano and wonder what it is? That's where they make military uniforms! From BDUs to other kevlar equipped uniforms, Ready One Industries is a non-profit that makes these uniforms from scratch. The unique thing about Ready One Industries is that a majority of their workforce employes people with disabilities; from vision impairments to veterans returning with severe PTSD, Ready One Industries is looking to hire for more positions.
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    Amber Banda interviews Diana Meraz, Communications and Grants Coordinator at Ready One Industries. They are currently hiring for experienced sewing operators, but have many jobs available. From entry level to experienced, from learning to operate a sewing machine to engineering and electrical jobs and more, you can learn to help make uniforms for our men and women in....well uniforms!
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    Learn more and apply at readyone.org/job-openings
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    Take a tour or take your application and resume in person at 1414 Ability Drive. You can also follow them on social media to schedule a tour and stay posted on community events and happenings.
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    Segment 2: Habitat for Humanity El Paso
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    Amber Banda interviews Pete Moody, Executive Director, and Taylor Moreno, Executive Director, Development & Community Outreach, for Habitat for Humanity of El Paso.
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    Habitat for Humanity builds houses for those most in need and offers repairs for severely damaged homes for those that may be on a fixed income or are in extreme need.
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    Listen to learn how they work with community supporters and sponsors from start to finish, how many homes they would like to build this year, how the future homeowners are involved, how long it takes to build a house from scratch, and how you can be a part of this amazing mission.
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    They also have a store called "ReStore" located in the NE of El Paso at 8500 Dyer. There your purchases go towards helping to build houses, and they are always looking for donations in good condition. You need to get rid of your old fridge or housewares? Are you part of an HOA that can collect items? Contact Habitat for Humanity to come pick them up, (no clothing or old mattesses please).
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    They have their "Blueprints and Boots" gala coming up Feb 21st at Epic Railyard, with "Fun Pianos" coming in from Austin, TX! So if you didn't get to experience the dueling pianos when they were here in El Paso, or want to experience it again, grab your tables because they are going fast! To secure your spot contact Taylor Moreno at 915-204-2246 or email at tmoreno@habitatelpaso.org
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    For more information please follow them on social media or go to habitatelpaso.org
    Instagram and Facebook: habitatelpaso
    IG: h_f_h_restore_elpaso

    NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!
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    33 mins
  • EPPF 1-11-26 A Home 2 Bark and Purr & The Road To Success

    EPPF 1-11-26 A Home 2 Bark and Purr & The Road To Success
    Jan 11 2026
    Segment 1: A Home 2 Bark and Purr
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    Amber Banda interviews Diana Meraz, President and Community Development for a Home 2 Bark and Purr foster-based rescue.
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    Diana and her mother, Theresa, (Director and Founder of A Home 2 Bark and Purr) created this rescue to assist street animals and partner with animal agencies to make sure that these dogs and cats find good homes. Diana and Theresa currently have a network of about 20 foster homes but are in desperate need of more help.
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    A Home 2 Bark & Purr will not only assist in helping you find which animals to foster based on your home and lifestyle, they will also provide all the items necessary for you to keep the animal(s) in your care until they find a loving home!
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    If you would like to foster, adopt, or assist with in-kind or monetary donations, and for more info, find them on Instagram and Faceook @A.Home.2.Bark.and.Purr
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    Segment 2: The Road to Succes!
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    This relatively new non-profit has already made a huge impact in the Sun City area! Founded by 2 individuals who have a background in early childhood education, The Road To Success looks to fill in gaps when it comes to helping childcare workers, daycares, schools and families.
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    Amber Banda interviews Adda Torres, Director, and Jacquelyn Reza, CEO, for The Road to Success. The Road to Success was created to help support childcare professionals, connect families to resources, and give back to the community through various events. If you are a childcare worker or someone who owns a childcare facility, or a parent who needs guidance in finding the right childcare facility for your loved ones, listen in!
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    In their short year of existence, this organization has already done a holiday toy drive, turkey drive for the community, had a Dia De Los Ninos event with Vista Markets, done trainings for childcare workers, had back-to-school drives, and so much more!
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    If you'd like to assist, get more information, or donate items, such as clothing, toiletries, etc for families in need, contact them at 915-259-7312. Location donation drop-off site is "Flowers in the Garden" located at 331 Idalia Avenue. You can also find them on Instagram @roadtosuccess.assox and on Facebook at The Road To Success Association.


    NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!
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    31 mins
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