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NM0009 – Rainforest Exotics

Published by Rosa Linda on September 17, 2008 in Awesome Activities and Uniquely New Mexican. 1 Comment

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Hello Friends!

I am excited to welcome all of the new viewers who have recently found New Mexicast through Podcast Pickle. I must admit that I have been so focused on getting the stories done that I have been very lax in the marketing and promotion departments of this podcasting venture. Being added to the Podcast Pickle directory was very exciting for me. Hopefully, if you like what you discover here, you can all help me spread the word about this bi-monthly video podcast.

While New Mexicast isn’t only about this great state of New Mexico, I do think this week’s episode is a good example of the many unexpected things you can find in this enchanting land. After all, who would expect to see exotic animals from the rainforest right here in the desert?

Specifically, the story is about two companies in Rio Rancho, New Mexico dedicated to helping protect birds and other rainforest critters. The first is “Exotics of the Rainforest” which is owned by Carolyn and Sparky Newell. They put on an impressive show for lots of different occasions and organizations with dozens of animals. They will even come to your child’s birthday party (which sounds like great fun to me)! Although they don’t have a website, you can get more information by emailing Carolyn at: carolynmacaw@connectionone.net

The other company is “Hatch’s Parrot Place” owned by Trina and Wayne Hatcher. They raise parrots as “companions” and try to match each bird with the right home. If you’re in the market for a parrot, email them at: hatchsparrotplace@msn.com

As I mention in the tag, this week’s story was the only one that I didn’t shoot myself (normally, everything you see on this website is reported, hosted, shot and edited by me). Back in my broadcasting days one of the things I enjoyed the most was the camaraderie between reporter and videographer, so I thought I would see how it was to work with someone else on these New Mexicast reports. The videographer who worked with me on this story is Brandon Dent (He had done some work on a short film I directed). In his day job, Brandon is a realtor, so if you are in the market for a videographer or a home, contact him at: www.MyPropertyNow.com

Finally, let me say thanks to all of you who keep tuning in and checking out these stories every two weeks. There’s no way for me to express how much it means to me to have this opportunity to venture out on my own. As long as you keep watching I get to keep this dream alive.

See you again in two weeks!

Sincerely,
Rosa Linda

NM0005 – Dancing Paws

Published by Rosa Linda on July 22, 2008 in Awesome Activities. 0 Comments

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Hello Friends,

For the past two weeks my family has been traveling all over the East Coast: Manchester, Montreal, Massachusetts, DC, Baltimore and Raleigh. With two little girls in tow, it has been an exhausting, whirlwind of a trip. Thankfully, because of the internet, I am still able to post these stories from wherever I may be. Last week’s episode (NM0004 – Harp) was posted from Montreal, Canada… how cool is that?!?

Speaking of cool. Wait until you see this week’s story; Instructor Rosalie James allowed me to sit in on the recital for her very fun, and very unusual class for canines and their human dance partners. With a name like, “Ballroom Dancing for Dogs” how could you not be intrigued? You can find out more information on her website at: www.DancingPaws.info

Well, another two weeks, another story posted. (Crowd goes wild!) Here on the small screen it looks so simple, doesn’t it? Truth be told it seems like a small miracle each week when I hit the “publish” button and it actually works.

Thanks for checking out this episode, I hope you’ll stick around for many more to come!

By the way, I was recently featured on my FAVORITE podcast, “Manic Mommies!” If you would like to hear the interview just visit their website at www.ManicMommies.com (or click here to go directly to that episode, which is #125 – When Manic Mommies Meet).

Sincerely,
Rosa Linda

P.S. And when I say “many more to come” I am not exaggerating. On this trip I managed to shoot several more stories. Now it’s off to edit them all!

NM0003 – Mother of All Sales

Published by Rosa Linda on June 26, 2008 in Awesome Activities. 2 Comments

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Hello Friends!

Just 3 episodes into this new video podcast and I am floored by the response already. I just glanced at the email subscriptions and there are 65! That doesn’t even include iTunes and other subscription options, which I know many of you are using. We even sold some t-shirts! Thank you so much for your support.

This episode proved to be much more challenging than I thought it would be, which is why it is a little late. I actually posted it then discovered that the video was not playing properly. So I had to “unpublish” it and I have been trying to figure out the problem ever since. I’m crossing my fingers that this works for you. If it doesn’t, please email me or leave a comment so I can work on fixing it. (By the way, if you want to watch the story in a larger screen, click on the “iPod” link below the player!)

On the surface, this week’s episode seems like a story about a big garage sale, but once you see it I hope you find it is so much more than that. It is about the “Mother of All Sales” consignment event, and the women who created it. As I wrote and edited the story, I realized it was about possibilities; about challenging yourself to create something bigger than you expected and better than you imagined.

I suppose it is not unlike the journey I am taking as I create this video podcast. Hopefully you, too, will feel inspired when you watch what two women can accomplish when they work for a common goal.

For more information about the Mother of All Sales, please visit their website at: www.MotherofAllSalesabq.com

Finally, a special thank you to Judy Van, who posted an amazing review on iTunes! I only hope New Mexicast will continue to live up to (or even exceed) your expectations.

See you in two weeks!

Sincerely,

Rosa Linda

P.S. If your company would like to advertise on New Mexicast, please email me at: RLR@NewMexicast.com

NM0002 – Bug Hunt

Published by Rosa Linda on June 10, 2008 in Awesome Activities. 3 Comments

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Hello everyone!

I have to admit I didn’t know how tough it would be to juggle full-time mommying with reporting, editing and podcasting, but it’s a challenge I’m certainly enjoying. And, based on the number of people who subscribed to New Mexicast after just one episode (”End of Trail“), it seems you’re enjoying the end results too!

This week’s story is about a program at the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center in the mountains outside of Albuquerque called “Insects, Arthropods and Arachnids.” When I saw a notice for the class in the local paper, I pictured lots of kids chasing bugs and thought it would make a great story. After you view it, let me know if you agree by adding a comment (just click the “comments” button above the video).

By the way, if you want more information about the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center’s programs, check out their website at: www.nmnaturalhistory.org/smnhc

I also wanted to mention that there are two versions of this video uploaded here on the site, so if you are playing it on your iPod, click the “iPod” button below the player. Otherwise it will play the larger, QuickTime version.

Thanks again for watching, subscribing and for all of the comments you’ve posted so far.

See you again in two weeks (even though I say “next week” in the video).

Happy viewing

Sincerely,

Rosa Linda

P.S. For those of you who are having trouble seeing the stories, please make sure you have the latest version of QuickTime. Some people have had to completely uninstall QuickTime from their computers and then reinstall it from scratch. The latest version can be found at: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ (Then click on “Download QuickTime.”)

NM0001 – End of Trail

Published by Rosa Linda on May 26, 2008 in Awesome Activities and Uniquely New Mexican. 9 Comments

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From reporter to mommy and back again…

Hello friends!

After more challenges than I expected, (and more fun than anyone deserves) my new video podcast is READY FOR LAUNCH!!! So, let me officially welcome you to the New Mexicast! (Crowd goes wild!)

Now on to the first episode…

Have you ever dreamed of being a cowboy, or imagined what it would have been like to live during the pioneer days? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Did you know there is an entire organization for people who enjoy reliving the Wild West? In this inaugural edition of the New Mexicast, I introduce you to some of these colorful characters at an event called “End of Trail.”

And, by the way, “End of Trail” is coming up in just a few weeks (June 13 – 22, 2008), so if you enjoy the story, you may want to check out the event for yourself. For more information visit their website at: www.SASSnet.com

As for the New Mexicast podcast itself, this is just the beginning. There will be a new story posted every other week, so please subscribe to the New Mexicast. It’s absolutely free, and will allow you to get updated whenever I post a new episode.

Here are three easy ways to subscribe:

1. By email: This is the easiest way. Just enter your email address in the white box to your right and click “subscribe.” Your email address will be safeguarded and you will get an email whenever I post an episode.

2. Through iTunes: This is the most fun way (in my opinion at least). Just go to this link:

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=280402262

…and click “subscribe.” (In case that link doesn’t work, you can also find New Mexicast by searching in the iTunes store) Then, every time I post a new episode, it will be automatically sent to iTunes on your computer (which is the best part… the episodes will be waiting for you when you are ready to enjoy them).

3. In a reader: Just click where it says “Click here to subscribe to New Mexicast in a Reader” to your right, and subscribe through your favorite reader. (I would say this is for those of you that already know what a reader is.)

And finally, let me thank a few people who have helped me make this awesome video podcast:

The New Mexicast logo is created by: Craig Stickler at Foundation Imaging. Visit him at: www.csp-media.com or www.FoundationImaging.net

New Mexicast’s theme song is “New Mexico” by Dorian Spencer. Visit him at: www.DorianSpencer.com

Thanks to both Craig and Dorian. And, finally, thanks to you for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a comment here on the website or on iTunes.

See you in two weeks!

Sincerely,
Rosa Linda