El Paso Public Forum

About 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

Publisher

El Paso Public Forum

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Apr 2024

Latest episode

4 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

154 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2026

   EPPF 10-4-26 Pride Industries & NAMI Walks & Villa Maria

   Segment 1: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! . Do you know someone with a disability in El Paso having a hard time finding employment? Then this is the segment for you! PRIDE Industries has been helping people with disabilities find employment opportunities and shift the work paradigm since 1966. . Amber Banda talks with Darelyn Pazdel, Senior Vice President of Workforce Inclusion for PRIDE Industries, a California based company with a large footprint here in the Sun City at Ft. Bliss. They can help locals find various jobs, get various trainings, and help secure employment on base, with or without having a military background. . Listen to learn how you can apply, programs offered, and the benefits of having a more inclusive workplace as an employer. . Call 844- I AM ABLE (426-2253) or visit PRIDEIndustries.com (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.prideindustries.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CAmberBanda%40iheartmedia.com%7Cc5519e2d5d554709444908df1ffaa60b%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639264833531152380%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mBqRi5tkQ5ysO2hb9FNX2LHvaHo9cIrocRNGL%2Bpet8s%3D&reserved=0) for more information . _______________________________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: NAMI Walks in El Paso . NAMI of El Paso is a grassroots organization of volunteers dedicated to changing El Paso's experience and understanding of serious mental health conditions. . Amber talks again with Isidro Torres, MBA, Executive Director for NAMI EP. They are having a huge event coming up Saturday October 10th at Ascarate Park. It is their "NAMI Walks El Paso," a massive walk to come together and create support. The walk will go twice around the lake. Registration starts at 8am, opening ceremonies start at 9:30 am and the walk starts at 10am. Registration is free. . Go to NAMIEP.org (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.namiep.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CAmberBanda%40iheartmedia.com%7Cc5519e2d5d554709444908df1ffaa60b%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639264833531211703%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WhftBobmxfPU0WGRR8GFuZFDXupHc44vkr0Jq0lokiA%3D&reserved=0) for more information Crisis Hotline: 988 or (915) 779-1800 211: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services _______________________________________________________________________________________________ El Paso Villa Maria is having a Wine & Tapas fundraising event October 8th from 6-10pm. For more information and to purchase tickets please go to elpasovillamaria.org (https://epvillamaria.org/) WATCH US ON YOUTUBE! @AmberBanda915 NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! You can also follow @amberbanda915, 2963KHEY Country, @Power102 and @Sunny999 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!

2. 

   27 Sept 2026

   EPPF 9-27-26 Western Tech Par-Tee with a Purpose & Center Against Sexual and Family Violence

   Segment 1: Come Par-Tee with a Purpose with Western Tech! . Growing up I wish I knew how much value there actually is in learning a trade and trade schools. They take less time, are more flexible with your schedule, and can cost significantly less than a traditional University. . Western Technical College has been in El Paso for over 56 years. In this interview I chat with Lynda King, Marketing Director for Western Tech in El Paso Texas, about their various degrees, scholarships, and about my college experience. . They are having their 2nd Annual Golf Classic, "Par-Tee With A Purpose," Friday October 16th at Butterfield Trail Golf Course. Tee off is at 8:30am with a reception to follow in the afternoon. Funds raised will go to the Paso del Norte Community Foundation and to help fund scholarships for their students. . Visit www.westertech.edu (https://www.westerntech.edu/) for more information on the golf tournament, classes, and more. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: 4th Annual Family Justice and Wellness Conference with the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence . The Center Against Sexual and Family Violence, (CASFV), is a well-known organization here in the Sun City helping women, men and children who are victims and survivors of domestic abuse. Here I am talking with Sandra Garcia, Executive Director for the CASFV, about their free resources to the community including the family resource center, rape crisis center, educational presentations for various age groups, community outreach opportunities, volunteer victim advocacy training and more. . On October 13th they are having their 4th Annual Family Justice and Wellness Conference. This conference will bring together various mental health organizations, people who work in legal, victim advocacy, law enforcement, social work professionals and many more, all under one roof to help YOU. Th event will be Oct 13-15 at the Summit Ballroom Conference Center located at 120 N Festival Dr. The event is free, but you must go to CASFV.org (https://casfv.org/) to register. . 24 hours crisis hotline: 915-593-7300 or 1-800-727-0511 WATCH US ON YOUTUBE! @AmberBanda915 NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! You can also follow @amberbanda915, 2963KHEY Country, @Power102 and @Sunny999 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!

3. 

   20 Sept 2026

   El Paso Public Forum 9-20-26 Rudolph Helping Hands & Protect All Children, Inc. with Diligentz MC

   Segment 1: Rudolph Helping Hands, an Initiative from Rudolph Auto Group . Rudolph Helping Hands was created to give back to the 915 community, and they're back at it with their 3rd Annual Run! . Amber Banda talks with Board Directors Danielle Alva and Heather Hinojos about past events and how this organization has been helping since its inception in 2021. . Join them this year for their 3rd Annual "Changing Lives in the 915" 5K and 1 mile walk, this year benefitting the Apple Trea Creative Center. Saturday, October 1st at The Elmont event center on the west side, 240 W Castellano, at 5:30pm. This will be an evening run with beautiful views and an afterparty! Trophies for various age groups and much more. Sign up at rudolphhelpinghands.com (https://www.rudolphhelpinghands.com/) . Find them on social media @RudolphHelpingHands, and see their interview on YouTube @amberbanda915 (https://www.youtube.com/@AmberBanda915) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: Diligentz MC & Protect All Children, Inc. . The bikers are back at it again! Amber Banda talks with Tools, President of Diligentz MC, and Big Monkey, Sgt at Arms for Diligentz MC. Learn the story behind the creation of this organization, their road names, their back patch, and what they do for the children in our community. . They are inviting the community to their 1st Annual Bike Run on Saturday, October 3rd. Event starts with registration at the American Legion Post 58 in the Northeast, (4724 Vulcan Avenue) from 10am-12pm. 2nd and final stop at the VFW on 9170 Cananea from 12pm-5pm. Registration is $15pp or $20 per couple. Proceeds to benefit Children of Diligentz. . No matter how many wheels you take to get there, you are invited to go support! For more information, find them on Instagram and Facebook @diligentz, or email protectallchildren@gmail.com for more information. WATCH US ON YOUTUBE! @AmberBanda915 NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! You can also follow @amberbanda915, 2963KHEY Country, @Power102 and @Sunny999 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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