New Mexico Rising

Publicly listed emails

amanda.aragon@nmkidscan.org

rising@nmkidscan.org

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No School is Exempt (with Benjamin Barlow)

October 01, 2026

Benjamin Barlow, Principal of North Star Elementary School, joins us to discuss improving student achievement, the role of school culture in student success, and what it takes to serve students from across Albuquerque. We also discuss Principal Barlow’s experience as a former principal and teacher in Mississippi and how his firsthand experience with the Mississippi Marathon informs his work and his belief in what’s possible for education in New Mexico.To learn more about the Mississippi Marat...

More Than Just Numbers (with Dominica Chavez)

September 17, 2026

On this episode, we welcome back NewMexicoKidsCAN Advocacy Manager, Dominica Chavez, as co-host to break down New Mexico’s latest statewide assessment results. Together, Amanda and Dominica unpack student performance in reading and math, highlight areas of progress, and discuss the work that remains to ensure every New Mexico student is reading and doing math on grade level.To learn more about the 2025–2026 statewide assessment results, visit nmvistas.org to explore state, district, and schoo...

Sparking Change & Celebrating Success (with David Diller)

August 27, 2026

David Diller, Co-Chair of the Changemakers Alumni Spark Change Awards, joins Amanda to discuss the Spark Change Awards, the Spring 2026 award recipients, and why celebrating their success matters. An initiative of Changemakers Alumni, the Spark Change Awards recognize New Mexico schools that are the highest-performing or fastest-improving in reading and math for Yazzie Martinez students. Tune in to hear more about this year’s recipients and how they are demonstrating that improved student out...

Big Ideas in Education · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Instruction Discussion · Medium booking difficulty · < 100 listeners

How do I get in touch with New Mexico Rising?

New Mexico Rising is hosted by Amanda Aragon. Its publicly listed emails are amanda.aragon@nmkidscan.org and rising@nmkidscan.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for New Mexico Rising?

The publicly listed emails for New Mexico Rising: amanda.aragon@nmkidscan.org and rising@nmkidscan.org.

How many listeners does New Mexico Rising have?

Podseeker estimates New Mexico Rising reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for New Mexico Rising?

New Mexico Rising typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: New Mexico education leaders, educators, advocates, and organization leaders with direct experience improving schools or student outcomes. Common among recent guests: Leading or supporting school-improvement initiatives; Demonstrating progress in student reading or math outcomes; Receiving recognition for education or community impact. Recent guests include David Diller.

How hard is it to get booked on New Mexico Rising?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does New Mexico Rising cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, K 12 Education, Education Reform, Literacy, and Student Achievement. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.