DUKE CITY with Robert Luke

No Kings Day Rally this Saturday, October 18th

   I wonder for rural America, Blacks for Trump, Latinos for Trump, Veterans for Trump, Gays for Trump, what’s more important the Trump political retribution campaign amid a government shutdown or you or someone you know being out of a job while the costs of food healthcare and childcare is continuing to rise. I also wonder what those who voted for Trump will do next.
Maybe they'll join a local
No Kings Day Rally this
Saturday, October 18
Maybe you will too!

AMFX: DUST WAVE

 
Today’s show is about an ABQ Art Collective.
DUST WAVE as told to us by producer Alonso Indacochea, is a collection of directors, writers, grips and more all supporting one another on a range of projects from film shorts to
Horse vs Vamp.

AFMX 2025: Angelito

The AFMX is now over ten years old with submissions come from all over.
A film lover’s dream with full length, shorts and animation. On top of that there are a number of live music performances.
I tracked down two men who arguably brought one of the most intense shorts to come to one of the AFMX screens.
Brent is the writer, director.  Sean is the producer. The movie short is Angelito.
 
After this interview, we found out that Angelito was one of the top five films from the over 300 submissions to the 2025 AFMX.
 

Love Loss Recovery through Poetry Pt II

 Angel found a way to channel her pain onto paper in the form of poetry. This became her therapy.   Here in part two of our conversation Angel shares more of her journey and poetry. Our hope is that this will become inspiration for those who may need it a hug over the airwaves.
 

Love Loss Recovery through Poetry

A note to all listeners, this episode covers love, loss and recovery and you may it find to be emotionally heavy.
Some truly believe that Angels can be found right here on earth to look over us and others. Such is the case with today’s guest.  Angel was in a twenty year marriage with children and one day found herself divorced.  She found a way to channel her pain onto paper in the form of poetry. This became therapy for herself and hopefully will become inspiration for those who need it most.
 

Sally Davis Fighting Against Tyranny

   Sally Davis is a member of Coaltion for Peace and is on a mission to create a proactive coalition to fight against any actions by this administration to engage in authoritarian rule of Americans.
 
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18, 2025
 
Thank you for your continued support.
 

WORKERS OVER BILLIONAIRES RALLY 9/1/2025

On Labor Day 2025 a rally took place on our civic plaza here in Duke City. People carried home made signs as they walked around. Some gathered in small groups. A DJ kept the spirit upbeat with a variety of music from yesterday and today. I spoke to a number of people asking them what specifically brought them to the rally. The responses they gave varied as much as the signs they carried.
Listen in to hear their voices and look below to read some of the signs.
Thank you for your support.

Rio Rancho, NM 20th Annual Fun Day and Project 2025

Three term mayor of Rio Rancho, Greg Hull speaks highly of his rural community with no concern of federal intervention.
Valeri Taylor sees our democracy being attacked. She engages citizens in dialogue on civics and Project 2025.
 
 

Enchanted Soul Art and Creative Gallery Pt II

Dame Brown is the curator of a beautiful gallery just east of ABQ.
We talk about the challenges and rewards she faces daily.
 

Enchanted Soul Art and Creatives Gallery

Enchanted Soul Art & Creatives Gallery
Its curator is Haitian born Dame Brown. 
We’re going to talk about general and specific challenges to opening a gallery in rural NM.,
Finding a good balance between the need to turn a profit and serving her community.
We will also talk mental health.