March/April 2024
A WORD FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, THERESA SPENCER
With the spring season approaching, new and exciting things are coming to NMPBS. We’re adding several new programs to our schedule to keep our members curious, informed and entertained.
You’ll get a history lesson with shows like MASTERPIECE: Nolly and American Masters: William F. Buckley Jr. and you can experience what lies ahead with A Brief History of the Future. Plus, you’ll find inspiration in programs like POV: unseen.
We also celebrate Earth Day 2024 with fascinating programs about our world. Changing Planet details the current impacts of and future solutions to climate change.
There’s one thing that isn’t new, and that’s your continued support. With your generosity, NMPBS has remained a community resource you can always count on. For that, we thank you and look forward to continuing a wonderful year with you by our side.
New Mexico’s Environmental Past, Present and Future
Our Land is a monthly environmental series devoted to covering statewide ecological issues featured on New Mexico in Focus. Our Land addresses many topics, such as the significance of urban forests, the impact of the border wall on local wildlife, the effects of climate change on New Mexico and how to establish your own backyard wildlife refuge. The show focuses on the various and unique natural habitats that make up New Mexico.
Our Land has grown rapidly to become more than a monthly report. Over the past year, the show has launched social media accounts on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram in addition to having multiple episodes converted into PBS LearningMedia modules. Watch the monthly Our Land series and get to know the new host of New Mexico in Focus by tuning in.
New Mexico in Focus airs Fridays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 7 a.m. on Channel 5.1. Watch this program live or stream with the PBS app.
Nolly
Nolly, a new miniseries, delves into the famous career and firing of British TV star Noele “Nolly” Gordon — and the ultimate adventure she embarked on afterwards.
Nolly premieres Sunday, March 17, at 9 p.m.
MaryLand
In MaryLand, a mother’s untimely death brings two sisters together. What unfolds is an unexpected tale of grief, secrets, love and the special bond between sisters.
MaryLand premieres Sunday, May 5, at 9 p.m.
The Marlow Murder Club
The Marlow Murder Club, an adaptation of Robert Thorogood’s novel, follows a trio of amateur female sleuths determined to solve the case of a murdered neighbor in the sleepy town of Marlow.
The Marlow Murder Club premieres this fall.
William F. Buckley Jr.
One Man’s Influence on a Country’s Politics
Since the 1950s, modern American Conservatism has been heavily influenced by the work of William F. Buckley Jr. As the founder of the National Review and longtime host of Firing Line, Buckley was one of the biggest forces in public affairs and politics in the United States.
Tune in to American Masters to watch William F. Buckley Jr., a documentary detailing Buckley’s distinguished career, his contributions to the political discourse in America and his effect on generations of political leaders.
Airs Friday, April 5, at 9 p.m.
Watch this program live or stream with the PBS app.
The Future Is Bright
A Brief History of the Future is dedicated to changing the popular narrative that the future is beyond repair.
Hosted by futurist Ari Wallach, the show demonstrates to viewers that the power to create a better future is in their own hands.
The six-part program features in-depth analyses of potential solutions to current problems, insights from some of today’s most well-known thought leaders and investigations into what the intersection of history and science can teach us about the upcoming years.
In each episode, Ari Wallach travels to find the path forward, introducing viewers to the people working to put this vision into action. With this series, you’ll learn more than you ever thought possible.
Airs Wednesdays, April 3–May 8, at 9 p.m. Watch this program live or stream with the PBS app.
— Rey, Arroyo Seco
Call the Midwife Returns
Everyone’s favorite midwives are returning for another season!
The heartwarming series has brought plenty of changes to the midwives of Poplar and Season 13 is no different, being set during a year of serious upheaval in Britain and around the world: 1969.
With babies increasingly being born in hospitals, Poplar is handling it better than most thanks to Nonnatus House’s efforts and the growing trend of home births conducted under the Sisters’ supervision. As 1969 unfolds, a variety of challenges rock the world of our beloved nuns. We see them struggle with life’s eternal questions: Who are we? What is love? And where do we belong?
Time will tell what all of this means for Poplar’s midwives.
Airs Sundays, beginning March 17, at 8 p.m. Watch this program live or stream with the PBS app.
Give Smart — Plan Ahead
Creating a will can be expensive and time consuming. So, New Mexico PBS is offering a free estate planning tool, called Giving Docs, to help you create your will and other estate planning documents in minutes.
Many members have chosen to give to NMPBS through their estate plans. If you choose to, your planned gift will support quality programming and outreach services for your family and community for years to come.
Help ensure the people and causes you care most about are supported in the future. For more information please visit: nmpbs.org/yourplan.
Get to Know Earth’s Most Vulnerable Ecosystems
Keep Earth Day celebrations going this April with Changing Planet, a program that shines a spotlight on six of the world’s most vulnerable environments and the people trying to protect them.
Along with host Dr. M. Sanjayan, viewers learn about the various ways climate change is impacting these landscapes, people, animals and more all over Earth. Dr. Sanjayan also shares the new, innovative technology and procedures humans can use to combat climate change. You’re sure to finish watching with a newfound appreciation for our planet, and a desire to create positive change.
Premieres Wednesday, April 24, at 8 p.m. Watch this program live or stream with the PBS app.
Immigration, Disability and Mental Health Cross Paths
POV: unseen is the compelling tale of Pedro, a blind undocumented immigrant in the United States.
Over the course of the 90-minute film, Pedro works to get a college degree, become employed as a social worker and support his family.
His story — and the manner in which it is told — highlights the connections between immigration, disability and mental health.
A powerful story of resilience and healing, POV: unseen shares an important story, and makes the cinema more accessible for audiences with vision loss through experimental sound design and cinematography.
Airs Monday, March 18, at 10 p.m. Watch this program live or stream with the PBS app.
Your Questions Answered
How can I make my annual support easier?
As an NMPBS Sustainer, your monthly, quarterly or annual contribution is automatic. Your contribution can be drafted from your checking account or charged on a credit card. This continues until you request it to stop. All sustaining members of $60 or more are eligible for NMPBS Passport.
- No need to write checks or mail payments
- Your membership is always current-no renewal reminders in the mail
- You receive Ventana magazine every month without interruption
- NMPBS spends less money on reminder mail and more on the programs you love
- You provide reliable income for your local station as other sources of funding become more uncertain
Simplify your life: Become a New Mexico PBS Sustainer!
— Eleanor, Santa Fe
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