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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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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..
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  • EPPF 2-15-26 Sober Streets Movement & Community Partners 5K
    Feb 15 2026
    Segment 1: Sober Streets Movement
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    Not so fun fact: El Paso has the highest percentage of fatalities involving drunk driving in America, with almost half of traffic deaths in the city involving a drunk driver.
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    Amber Banda interviews Lupe Hernandez and Aracely Rascon, co-founders of Sober Streets Movement in El Paso, TX.
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    Lupe and Aracely share their stories of how they each lost a loved at the hands of a drunk driver. Lupe talks about the need for change when it comes to legislature to make our streets safer from drunk drivers including penalties for DWI deaths, handling repeat offenders, safeguards to catch impaired drivers, and more.
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    They have a petition you can sign before March 3rd to demand real change. Look for them on Instagram and Facebook for the link to sign.
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    They also have a City Council day coming up March 3rd where you can stand up in front of city council to speak your part and demand change. Message them on social media for more information.

    Remember: You can drink and dance, drink and send your ex a text at the club, drink and karaoke....DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. Get an Uber, get a designated driver, but do not get behind the wheel.
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    Segment 2: Community Partners of El Paso
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    Community Partners of El Paso (CPEP) is a non-profit that directly supports children involved with Child Protective Services, (CPS). Amber Banda interviews Tanja Schouten, President of CPEP along with Ambre Hansen, Rainbow Room Coordinator at CPS and Maritza Hernandez, Faith Based and Community Engagement for CPS.
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    The Rainbow Room is the biggest project for Community Partners of El Paso. This where brand new items such as toiletries, clothes, diapers, school supplies and more are stored for CPS case workers to be able to go and utilize for children with CPS cases.
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    Listen to learn about how this Rainbow Room functions, what are the emergency "Blue Blags" and their importance, and how you can help.
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    Community Partners is having their "5K Run & Walk To Fill The Room" Sunday, April 19th at 8am at Ascarate Park during Child Abuse Awareness month. You can register at runsignup.com and get more information at communitypartnersep.org
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    CPS is also having their Go Blue Week the week of April 6-10. Listen to find out how you and your business or group can participate and join the fight against child abuse.



    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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    32 Min.
  • EPPF 2-8-26 Desert Rescue 915 & Gilbert and Sullivan Valentine's Day Fundraiser
    Feb 8 2026
    Segment 1: Desert Rescue 915, helping to restore our desert one cleanup at a time!
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    Amber Banda interviews Rick Flores, Executive Director for Desert Rescue 915. They talk about how they conduct their cleanups, where they help clean up, the impact it makes on our city, and some things Rick wishes the public knew about this mission.
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    They are participating in an upcoming event called "Plant A Tree' at Estrella Park Saturday Feb 28th from 9-11am. It's a free event open to the community, trees will be provided. Just bring your gloves, sunscreen, and manpower!
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    For more information on upcoming events, how to volunteer and other ways to help, find them on Instagram and Facebook @desertrescue915
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    Segment 2: Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso
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    Did you know that the Gilbert and Sullivan Co. of El Paso has been in the city since 1969?! Amber Banda interviews Artistic Director Brittney M. Williams about their shows, including an upcoming Valentine's Day Fundraiser; Penzance and Romance Dinner and Show! The show will include dinner and/or dessert, love songs, heartbreak songs, and everything inbetween, and will make for a wonderful Valentine's Day event no matter what your relationship status is!
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    Show will be in El Paso Friday Feb 13th and 14th and in Las Cruces Feb 15th. Tickets are selling fast and not very many left.Visit gselpaso.org
    Grab them before they're gone!
    Follow them on social media @gselpaso

    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 Min.
  • EPPF 2-1-26 Scales and Tails & Humane Society of El Paso
    Feb 1 2026
    Segment 1: Scales and Tails Pet Rescue
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    Let's learn about El Paso's only non-profit exotics pet rescue! Scales and Tails Pet Rescue rescues, rehabilitates, rehomes, and educates the public on how to care for animals such as lizards, snakes, turtles, and other exotic and unique pets!
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    Amber Banda interviews Erika Pasieczny, (aka Dr. Paz), president of Scales and Tails Pet Rescue and a former principal in Dallas, TX. They talk about what animals they help, how she finds them homes, some common misconceptions about these animals, (especially snakes), how to care for them, how this organizationbegan in El Paso, and how the community can come volunteer and donate! She also has a veteran program where vets who qualify can get a free snake.
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    They are having a really cool Valentine's day fundraiser! Right now, you can donate to name a bug or rat after an ex and have it fed to one of their animals with a personal social media post and video. You can also go the more romantic route and donate a feeding in honor of someone and receive a personalized certificate to print and give as a Valentine!
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    You can find out more information and make a donation online at scalesandtailspetrescue.org
    Find them on social media @scalesandtailspetrescue on Instagram and Facebook!
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    Segment 2: Humane Society of El Paso
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    Amber Banda has back Robert Shamy, Executive Director of the Humane Society of El Paso. Amber first interviewed Robert a little over a year ago, when he first became Executive Director, and he has made a lot of great changes to the organization! He talks about how shelter stays are shorter, there are more adoptions, and the community has been very helpful. They even have a new logo!
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    They are having a couple upcoming events this month and in April.
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    Feb 14th you can "Find your FURever Love." This event lets the doggies pick you. From 5:30-7:30pm at the shelter, you can go see what doggies will be participating in the event, then sit back and wait for the doggie to come into the room and see who he picks as his match.
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    Then in April they are having their 37th annual K-9 Classic from 8am-12pm at Memorial Park! Vendors, walking, adoptions, and more. Last year they had 2 adoptions, let's make it 5 or more this year El Paso!
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    To register for the Valentine's Day event, and get more info on adoptions, other events, and more, go to hselpaso.org

    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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    28 Min.
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