Children's Hour

Dinosaurs of New Mexico on The Children's Hour

Katie Stone — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:55:47 +0000

Sat 5/4 9a: For millions of years, dinosaurs roamed all over what is now the State of New Mexico. Some lived in the ocean waters that once covered what today is land.

Whacky Weather, Horsehair Worms and More...

Katie Stone — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:16:40 +0000

Horsehair Worms

Edit | Sat. 7/28 9a: Assistance animals help people in numerous ways. We talked with Marcie Davis from the organization Working Like Dogs. She uses an assistance dog and shares information about what an assistance animal can do for people. Did you know there are assistance cats and even monkeys? In celebration of International Assistance Dog Week, we let the dogs run the show, on The Children's Hour.

Weird Al Yankovic Visits Children's Hour

Katie Stone — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:25:14 +0000

The crew of The Children's Hour sat down with Weird Al Yankovic when he was in Albuquerque recently and had a frank discussion about his name, music, children's book career, and life.

Learning Lessons From The Titanic

Katie Stone — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Sat. 4/14 9a: 100 years ago, the Titanic sank to the bottom of the sea carrying more than a thousand passengers with it.

What is it Like to Live With Autism?

Katie Stone — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:38:08 +0000

Sat. 4/7 9a: April is Autism Awareness month, and on The Children's Hour, we'll be talking about autism with people who know first hand what it's like. 1 in 88 kids born today will be diagnosed with autism: how can we be sure these kids get all the help they need, and how can we help them? Join us on The Children's Hour for the Autism show.

Best Children's Music of 2011

Katie Stone — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:05:23 +0000

Sat. 12/31 9am: Hear something you loved this year? We did too! We'll be playing the best children's and kid friendly musical releases of 2011, including the CDs up for Grammy and Juno awards. It's a perfect way to start the last day of the year.

History of Halloween

Katie Stone — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:39:07 +0000

Sat. 10/29 9a: Ever wonder why we send our kids in costume to strangers' houses to beg for candy? We'll cover the history of Halloween on The Children's Hour.

The New Mexico Shrew

Katie Stone — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:31:49 +0000

Sat 10/22 9a: Learn about the shrews of New Mexico, as well as our state's biodiversity, phylogeography and phylogenetics.

Banned Books Week

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Join us for a celebration of Banned Books Week, plus the kid's events calendar, great music and so much more.

In-Studio Performance by Awna Teixeira

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:08:00 +0000

Sat. 7/30 at 9am: Po Girl's Awna Teixeira will play the gutbucket, we'll have an events calendar for kids, and of course great music.

The Princess Plays

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:57:00 +0000

Sat. 7/16 at 9am: The Children's Hour will have live entertainment from the casts in the three different princess plays being put on this summer by the Play Conservatory. Be a dear, and join us, won't you?

4th of July Special, and the Wizard of Oz

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:30:00 +0000

Sat. 7/2 at 9am: The Children's Hour puts the spotlight on US History, Independence Day and fireworks. Plus special guests from Albuquerque Little Theatre's production of The Wizard of Oz will perform live.

All About Dads

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:53:00 +0000

Sat. 6/18 at 9am: We'll be celebrating dads on The Children's Hour this Saturday. Call in to wish your dad a very happy Father's Day live on the air.

The Dog Show

Sat, 28 May 2011 16:36:00 +0000

Sat. 6/4 at 9am: The Children's Hour is going to the dogs! World renown veterinarian, author and television celebrity, Marty Becker will spend the hour with us talking about all things related to dogs. We'll give listeners a chance to call in with their dog training questions, and of course you can expect excellent dog music.

Studio Guest: RJ Mitte

Sat, 14 May 2011 16:22:00 +0000

Sat. 5/21 at 9am: This Saturday on The Children's Hour, we'll be joined in the studio by acclaimed teen actor RJ Mitte from the cast of Breaking Bad talking with us about reaching dreams, believing in yourself and triumphing over bullying. We'll also learn about Camp Enchantment, a New Mexico camp for kids coping with cancer.

All About New Mexico

Sat, 07 May 2011 18:44:00 +0000

Sat. 5/14 at 9am: Learn your New Mexican history, state facts, and hear music by and about The Land of Enchantment.

Widlife Rescue of New Mexico

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:33:00 +0000

Sat. 3/26 at 9am: Wildlife Rescue joins us in the studio to talk about how kids can help save the lives of injured wildlife. We will also have a visit from kids at an East Mountain elementary school who are on a mission to have a school grown salad bar at their school. Plus great music, an events calendar for kids, and so much more.

An Interview with Weird Al Yankovic

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:24:00 +0000

Sat. 3/12 at 9am: The Children's Hour crew interviews "Weird" Al Yankovic about his new book for kids, When I Grow Up. And we'll have singer and songwriter Susie Tallman performing live in our studio.

What's Up With the Weather?

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:06:00 +0000

Sat. 3/5 at 9am: Meteorologist Kerry Jones from the National Weather Service talks all about the weather, kids and weather data collection, and more.

All About Pets

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:06:00 +0000

Sat. 1/29: This Saturday, the Children's Hour crew will be joined by folks from Animal Protection New Mexico and the Animal Humane Society of New Mexico to learn about how to be responsible pet owners, and how kids can help protect the animals of New Mexico.

Peter Alsop

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:06:00 +0000

Sat. 1/8: This Saturday, don't miss a live interview with acclaimed musician, Peter Alsop on The Children's Hour. We'll hear a sample of Peter's latest CDs for kids and adults.

El Ni?o, and Climate & Weather In New Mexico

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:59:00 +0000

Sat. 4/3: John Fleck, New Mexico science journalist and author of "The Tree Rings' Tale," joins us to talk about El Ni?o, and how New Mexico is impacted by weather and climate.

Haiti and the iPhone Relief Project

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:36:00 +0000

Albuquerque – Join the Children's Hour Crew as they talk about the tragedy in Haiti and a unique effort to lend a hand.

Haiti!

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:07:00 +0000

Sat. 1/16: Haitian music, the story of Haiti, Martin Luther King Jr., and an in-studio interview with the folks from ZooZoo.