(915) TALK

Dr. Roger Gonzalez is the Mike Loya Distinguished Chair in Engineering at UTEP.  He is the Founder of LIMBS International which has brought affordable prosthetics to thousands of people in over 50 nations around the world.  Dr. Gonzalez also is involved in multiple patents.  Perhaps most importantly, Dr. Gonzalez is passionate about access to education and making technology useful to serve the needs of people around the world.  Listen in to this wide-ranging conversation with one of the Borderland's own... Dr. Roger Gonzalez!

Dr. Mariana Yates is an El Paso based endocrinologist.  She provides treatment for Type I and Type II Diabetes, thyroid conditions including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, adrenal gland issues, osteoporosis, pituitary gland issues, hormonal issues, and weight loss. In this conversation we will discuss diabetes and testosterone... and also what Dr. Yates misses most about her native Venezuela.

What is Montessori education and where is it happening in El Paso?  Steve and Jackie Filley run El Paso's oldest Montessori school and are our guests today on (915) TALK!

Andrew Wong grew up in Las Cruces with his 6 brothers and sisters. After graduating from NMSU with a degree in civil engineering, he spent 5 months in Indonesia working with a team doing water and wastewater projects in undeveloped villages and trying to share the love and good news of Jesus. 
 
Andrew and his wife Charissa have lived in El Paso for 8 years and have four kids with foster care and adoption being a part of their family story. 
 
Andrew has worked as an engineer for over 10 years primarily on public infrastructure such as streets, highways, waterlines, sewer lines, and drainage infrastructure. He has a passion for designing sustainable cities that are efficient, livable, and beautiful.

Today's distinguished guest is a renowned Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. A household name in El Paso, he proudly graduated from Burgess High School in 1967. He went on to earn his degree in veterinary medicine from Texas A&M, class of 1975.
With an impressive 50 years of experience under his belt, he has since retired. Among his notable achievements is his role as co-founder of the Animal Hall of Fame.

Get ready to be inspired! This incredible testimony shares the transformation of a former gang member who found redemption through Jesus Christ. While incarcerated, he accepted Jesus as his Savior and now dedicates his life to spreading the Gospel and discipling others in the streets of El Paso.

The elections were on November 5th and with no mayoral candidate receiving at least 50% of the vote in El Paso, there is a runoff.  Brian Kennedy is one of the two remaining candidates and comes to the KELP studio to share his vision for El Paso and its future.

Pastor Pancho Juarez is from California, but his teaching is a highlight each weekday on KELP Christian radio.  But although he's not from here his teaching style seems to be a perfect fit El Paso and our whole Borderland community.  So, although he's "just visiting", it feels to us like he's just coming home.  Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Pastor Pancho Juarez.

Pastor Christian Gurrola, Senior Pastor of Mesa Place Church, shares his remarkable journey of founding the church in 2015. He discusses:
The birth of Mesa Place Church
Building the largest deaf community in El Paso
Innovative outreach methods, including car shows and events
Reaching families through community engagement
Celebrating Halloween and why he does without changing the name
Hear Pastor Gurrola's heartfelt story and insights!