Living Under New Mexico Skies

About Living Under New Mexico Skies

Living Under New Mexico Skies is a community-focused podcast presented by Parnall Law Firm. Each episode features conversations with community leaders, innovators, artists, educators, and everyday New Mexicans who are shaping life across our state. From local issues to inspiring stories, we explore what’s happening in our communities—and why it matters.

Publisher

Parnall Law Firm LLC

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Feb 2026

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Sport Systems-Duane Kinsley | Empowering New Mexico's Active Lifestyle

   In this episode, we sit down with Duane Kinsley, owner of Sports Systems, Albuquerque’s premier multi-sport retailer spanning 38,000 square feet of skis, snowboards, and bikes. But Dwayne’s story is far more than just retail.We got a full behind-the-scenes tour of the store, and trust us, it’s basically Christmas morning in there year round. We walked the snowboard floor, explored the massive bike shop downstairs, checked out their world-class tune and service department, and even got a peek at their demo fleet of electric mountain bikes. Giving back to the Albuquerque community has always been at the core of everything they do. Oh, and stay tuned for more information on their Avalanche Sale coming up October 16th, 17th, and 18th.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   A Lifetime of Service | Building Our Community

   In this episode, we sit down with Tim Sheahan, a man who has dedicated his life to serving others. From 35 years with Boys & Girls Clubs across the country, to leading the Alzheimer's Association in New Mexico, to now running Saint Felix Pantry, one of Albuquerque's largest food pantries serving over 600 guests a week. And if that wasn't enough, Tim was recently appointed by the governor to chair Metro Albuquerque's Crime Stoppers.Tim shares what drives him to keep showing up for the community, and the programs Saint Felix has grown in just two years, including a backpack program feeding 250 kids every weekend and a brand-new diaper pantry. A great reminder of why giving back never gets old.

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Growing Local Talent | Parnall Law's Attorney in Waiting

   In this episode, we sit down with Alyssa Chrisman, a born and raised New Mexican, recent UNM Law School graduate, and Parnall Law's newest attorney in waiting. Fresh off passing the New Mexico Bar Exam, Alyssa shares her journey from competitive gymnast to law school graduate and what drew her to personal injury law.From growing up in Corrales to navigating the intensity of law school and a grueling two-day bar exam, Alyssa's story is just getting started. We'll be checking back in with her as she settles into her new role.

4. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Rafe Martinez: Building a School Where Every Student Belongs

   In this episode of Living Under New Mexico Skies, brought to you by Parnall Law, we sit down with Rafe Martinez, co-founder and Executive Director of the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy, a one of a kind public charter school in Albuquerque that brings deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students together under one roof through the shared language of ASL. Rafe shares the deeply personal story behind the school's founding, rooted in his own journey as the father of a deaf son with multiple disabilities. What started as a family's search for the right educational environment grew into something that is now turning heads nationally. We also strapped on our hard hats and got an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the brand new building currently under construction, a 60,000 square foot state of the art campus designed from the ground up with every student in mind. From sound loops embedded in the floors to outdoor learning spaces, an industrial kitchen for workforce training, and a student commons that doubles as a performance space, this building is unlike anything you have seen in New Mexico education.

5. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Brian Murray: Rugby, Hockey & Fighting for Justice in New Mexico

   In this episode of Living Under New Mexico Skies, brought to you by Parnall Law, we meet Brian Murray, elite attorney at Parnall Law and lifelong New York Islanders fan. Brian grew up on Long Island, played collegiate Rugby at Boston College with electrical tape around his head to keep his ears from getting ripped off, spent nine years as a volunteer fireman, and then spent years defending insurance companies before switching sides to fight for the people they were trying to shortchange. We recorded this one at the outpost ice rink, home of the New Mexico Ice Wolves, which felt right. We talk Rugby, hockey, philosophy, storytelling in the courtroom, the chaotic cross country trip that almost made his family turn back to New York, and one piece of advice about uninsured motorist coverage that every New Mexico driver needs to hear. Stick around for the end when Brian answers what he would be doing if he were not an attorney.

6. 

   5 Aug 2026

   The Roxy Girls are Here! | Family, Snowboarding, Dogs, & Law | Living Under NM Skies

   Living Under New Mexico Skies | ft. Ciara Contreras, Intake Director at Parnall LawMeet Ciara Contreras, pro-am snowboarder, rescue dog mom, and the woman behind the first voice you hear at Parnall Law. Ciara shares her unexpected journey to becoming Intake Director and what it really means to show up for people in their most vulnerable moments.

7. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Gene Cunningham: Gaming, Problem Solving & Fighting for Justice

   In this episode of Living Under New Mexico Skies, brought to you by Parnall Law, we meet Gene Cunningham, attorney at Parnall Law and lifelong gamer. Gene grew up on the Central Coast of Florida, earned a full scholarship to Indiana University Law School, and spent time fighting to protect children from neglect and abuse before finding his home at Parnall Law. He is also someone who has played tens of thousands of Magic the Gathering cards, built rockets in Kerbal Space Program, and will happily do orbital mechanics math by hand just for fun. As it turns out, all of that gaming is not just a hobby. Gene uses physics equations to prove fault in collision cases, approaches every case like a pyramid of problem solving, and brings the same strategic teamwork mindset from online squad gaming into his work as an attorney. We also talk road safety, dash cams, the future of personal injury law, and what Gene would be doing if he were not an attorney. Stick around for that one.

8. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Motorcycles & Lawyers | Living Under NM Skies

   In this episode of Living Under New Mexico Skies, Chris sits down with CJ Rodden, Director of Marketing Relations at Parnall Law, to talk about his lifelong passion for motorcycles, his role in connecting with communities across New Mexico, and the importance of protecting riders on our roads.You'll learn:🏍️ What makes New Mexico's motorcycle community so unique🏍️ The biggest dangers motorcyclists face on our roads🏍️ What to do if you're involved in a motorcycle crash and why it is so important to have Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverageWhether you're a lifelong rider, new to motorcycles, or simply interested in the people who make New Mexico special, this episode is full of valuable insights, real stories, and practical safety advice.

9. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Kate Sorrell: Trails, Chainsaws & Stewarding New Mexico's Land

   In this episode of Living Under New Mexico Skies, brought to you by Parnall Law, we meet Kate Sorrell, Middle Rio Grande Conservation Coordinator for the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps. Kate did not grow up outdoorsy. She spent years working coffee shops and breweries around Albuquerque before one winter she stumbled across a trail crew position in Oregon, showed up with no tent and ten days of backpacking food, and discovered a whole new world. Since then she has led chainsaw crews in Oregon and Montana, built and restored trails across New Mexico, and now mentors young adults who are finding themselves through hard work in the outdoors. We talk wildfire mitigation, stream restoration, wilderness crosscut saws, what it actually takes to build a trail, and why Kate believes that putting a group of strangers through brutal days outside together might be one of the most powerful things you can do for a young person.

10. 

    27 May 2026

    Jim Guthrie: Indy Cars, Car Crafters & a Life Built on Speed

    In this episode of Living Under New Mexico Skies, brought to you by Parnall Law, we meet Jim Guthrie, entrepreneur, IndyCar racer, and founder of Car Crafters, one of New Mexico's most recognized automotive brands. We recorded this one right in Guthrie's garage, surrounded by a stunning private collection of classic and race cars, including the Indianapolis IRL race car Jim drove himself. Jim's story is one of those that makes you want to go build something. It starts with a kid fixing neighbors' cars in his parents' garage, an ultimatum from mom and dad, and a lease signed on January 2nd, 1982. What followed was four decades of business, racing, restoring, and giving back. We talk Car Crafters, the Indianapolis 500, battling Tony Stewart on the track, Ironman triathlons, drag boat racing, building software that Progressive still uses today, and why Jim has never really stopped competing at anything. If you love cars, competition, entrepreneurship or New Mexico, this one is for you.

11. 

    13 May 2026

    Bert Parnall: Community, the Five T's & Believing in New Mexico

    In this episode of Living Under New Mexico Skies, brought to you by Parnall Law, we sit down with Bert Parnall, founder and CEO of Parnall Law Firm in New Mexico. Bert is a personal injury attorney and former senior trial prosecutor, but this conversation goes well beyond the courtroom. We talk about growing up on the dirt roads outside Albuquerque, living through a revolution in Ethiopia and bread riots in Tunisia, and what those experiences taught him about the value of home. Bert shares the philosophy behind his firm's Five T's, Team, Talent, Truth, Tenacity and Triumph, why he almost went to India to become a yoga teacher, and what he believes is the single biggest challenge facing Albuquerque today: belief. This one is thoughtful, wide ranging and genuinely inspiring.

12. 

    29 Apr 2026

    Troy Rivas: Men's Health, Mustaches & the Gentleman's Ride

    In this episode of Living Under New Mexico Skies, brought to you by Parnall Law, we meet Troy Rivas, winner of the Robert Goulet Memorial Mustache American of the Year Award and the heart behind Albuquerque's Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR). Troy opens up about why men's health, both physical and mental, is so often ignored and how a worldwide motorcycle event is changing that. Did you know a third of all males will get prostate cancer in their lifetime? Troy did, and he's doing something about it. We talk about the Movember movement, the freedom of riding two wheels dressed to the nines, last year's record breaking 215 riders and $20,000 raised locally, and what's coming in 2026 including a Route 66 Centennial route right through the heart of Albuquerque. Whether you ride or not, this one's worth a listen. 🗓️ May 17th | gentlemansride.com

13. 

    15 Apr 2026

    She Left the Art World to Fight for Injured New Mexicans | Una Campbell Guevara Story

    Attorney Una Campbell Guevara shares her journey from art and international studies to becoming a dedicated advocate for injured New Mexicans at Parnall Law. In this episode, we explore how her background in Spanish language and cultural immersion shapes her connection with clients, especially within New Mexico’s Spanish-speaking community. Una also breaks down key legal insights, including common insurance pitfalls and what people need to know after an accident. A powerful conversation about culture, purpose, and fighting for justice under New Mexico skies.

14. 

    1 Apr 2026

    Coffee, Hot Rods & Giving Back with Michael Gonzales of Cafe Bella & NM Motor Events

    In this episode of Living Under New Mexico Skies, brought to you by Parnall Law, we meet Michael Gonzales - owner of Cafe Bella and New Mexico Motor Events. Michael grew up as a "Boeing Baby" in Seattle during the height of the craft coffee boom. When he returned to New Mexico and couldn't find a quality cup anywhere close to home, he did what any passionate food and beverage veteran would do, he opened his own café. What followed was a micro-roasted coffee concept built on community, scratch-made food, and a love of cars that eventually grew into one of New Mexico's most active automotive event series. We talk Seattle coffee culture, custom hot rods, Friday night Tacos & Rides, giving back through food drives, and the big one, NM Motor Fest 2026, happening April 18th at Expo New Mexico to celebrate Route 66's 100th anniversary. If you love local, cars, coffee, or community - this one's for you. 🗓️ NM Motor Fest - April 18th | Expo New Mexico | 12–5 PM

15. 

    18 Mar 2026

    Manga, Comics & Local Love: Astro Zombies Part 2 | Living Under New Mexico Skies

    Part 2 is here! 🎙️ We're back with Chris Losack, fan-turned-owner of Astro Zombies, Albuquerque's legendary comic book shop. Chris talks about the manga boom, building a community space where everyone belongs, and why carrying local artists and bands is close to his heart. This one's fun, real, and full of love for New Mexico. Hit play! 🤘 #LivingUnderNewMexicoSkies #AstroZombies #ComicBooks #Manga #NewMexico

16. 

    4 Mar 2026

    He Bought the Shop He Once Worked At | Chris Losack of Astro Zombies

    What happens when a five-year-old gets handed an Amazing Spider-Man comic? For Chris Losack, it sparked a lifelong passion that would eventually lead him to own one of Albuquerque's most legendary stores — Astro Zombies. In this episode, we sit down with Chris to talk about his journey from comic book fan to entrepreneur — the nostalgia, the risks, and what it really means to build something your community loves. From working the counter to holding the keys, this is a story about believing in what you love and betting on yourself. If you're a fan of comics, local business, or New Mexico stories that inspire — pull up a chair. Living Under New Mexico Skies is brought to you by Parnall Law — Fighting for Justice for the Wrongfully Hurt. Learn more at hurtcallbert.com | (505) 332-BERT

17. 

    18 Feb 2026

    From Law Enforcement to Personal Injury Investigations | Rick Anglada

    In Episode 2 of Living Under New Mexico Skies, we sit down with Rick Anglada, Director of Investigations at Parnall Law. Rick shares his journey into law enforcement, what he learned serving as a police officer, and how that experience now strengthens the personal injury investigations he leads today. He offers insight into what happens behind the scenes on serious injury cases and why investigative detail can make a meaningful difference for injured clients. We also talk about a unique New Mexico connection — Rick appeared in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, two iconic shows filmed right here in our state. A conversation about service, accountability, and living under New Mexico skies. 🎙️ Living Under New Mexico Skies is a community-focused podcast presented by Parnall Law Firm (https://www.hurtcallbert.com/), spotlighting the people and ideas shaping New Mexico.

18. 

    4 Feb 2026

    Episode 1: Innovation for Quieter, Safer New Mexico Communities

    Episode 1 of Living Under New Mexico Skies features a conversation with Dr. Nick Ferenchak, a University of New Mexico professor and transportation engineer working on innovative solutions to real community challenges. In this episode, we explore how technology, data, and thoughtful design can improve quality of life in New Mexico communities—focusing on transportation, safety, and the impact of noise on everyday life. This conversation highlights the role local innovators play in shaping safer, more livable communities across our state. 🎙️ Living Under New Mexico Skies is a community-focused podcast presented by Parnall Law Firm, spotlighting the people and ideas shaping New Mexico.

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