What Does A State Auditor Do?

What Does A State Auditor Do?

Author: The Children's Hour Inc. February 23, 2019 Duration: 55:14
New Mexico counts on its State Auditor but exactly what does our elected state auditor do? As part of our ongoing civics education series, the Children’s Hour kids interviewed New Mexico State Auditor Brian Colon live in studio. We also learned about hair discrimination.

Tune in to The Children's Hour, a weekly production from The Children's Hour Inc. that brings the spirit of public radio directly to families. This isn't just background noise; each episode is carefully crafted around a specific theme, weaving together engaging stories, fascinating educational segments, and a thoughtfully curated soundtrack of the best music for young ears. It’s designed to spark curiosity and conversation, whether you're exploring science, history, or cultures from around the globe. The result is a genuinely entertaining and enriching experience that turns drive time into learning time, making it a perfect companion for road trips or afternoon activities. By blending high-quality audio production with content that respects its audience, this podcast creates a shared space for kids and their grown-ups to discover the world together. You'll find each show is a complete journey, packed with ideas that linger long after the episode ends. Listen to The Children's Hour for a standout example of how family-friendly audio can be both fun and substantive, proving that great radio doesn't just talk at children-it includes them in the adventure.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 290

The Children's Hour
Podcast Episodes
Language & Learning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:17
This week on The Children's Hour we explore bilingual books with authors Ana Baca and Anna Nogar, who teach us about writing books in multiple languages. Plus the we had Sean Etigson and the Full Circle Singers from Bosq…
Looking For Nature [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:00
Do you love looking for nature? Then you're ready for the City Nature Challenge! Laurel Ladwig explains how citizen scientists just like you help collect the data we need to better understand animal populations. Plus, yo…
The Children’s Hour Live From Explora [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:32
In a live broadcast from Albuquerque's hands on science museum, Explora, The Children's Hour learns about the science of wind with STEM educators, plus we have a breezy story from museum staffers. With live music by Rowa…
Wild Friends And Running Medicine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:50
Kids can be part of making new laws, and this week on The Children's Hour we follow up with students from Wild Friends New Mexico about New Mexico's SB 234, a bill to protect pollinators in this year’s New Mexico Legisla…
Live From The Taylor Ranch Library [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:31
In a live broadcast at Albuquerque's Taylor Ranch Library, The Children's Hour heard from Albuquerque's former poet laureate Hakim Bellamy. We also learned from the Taylor Ranch librarians about what's happening at the l…
Music Lessons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:37
This time on The Children's Hour, it's never too late to learn a new instrument, but it’s also not too early with programs that cater to kids. We’ll find out about two of them in New Mexico: UNM’s Music Prep School in Al…
Meow Wolf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:53
Jump into the Multiverse with the The Children's Hour, broadcast before a live audience from Meow Wolf, Santa Fe's premier family friendly interactive art installation. Learn the story of Meow Wolf, how it got its name a…
A Governor’s Job And Butterflies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:55
What is a State Governor's job, and how do her decisions impact kids? The Children's Hour kids crew members Lila and Sienna Allen sat down with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to find out what her plan is to i…
Clean Energy & Plastic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:44
What is Clean Energy? Kids from the Global Warming Express tell us why clean energy is so important. Plus, we meet some of the kids who are behind the movement to ban single use plastics in Albuquerque.
Live At The Tony Hillerman Library [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:57
The Children's Hour broadcast live from the Tony Hillerman Branch Library in Albuquerque. Daughter Anne Hillerman explained why we named a library after author Tony Hillerman. We had live original music from Sage Harring…