Beyond County Lines

What does successful reentry really look like?
On this episode of Beyond County Lines, we sit down with First Judicial District Court Judge Jason Lidyard, Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility Warden Derek Williams, and New Mexico Reentry Center Founder and Executive Director Natasha Garcia for a conversation about breaking the cycle of incarceration and helping people successfully rebuild their lives.
From employment and housing to identification, treatment, peer support, and simply having someone willing to walk alongside you, our guests discuss the barriers people face after incarceration and why meeting basic needs can make the difference between returning to custody and moving forward.
Natasha also shares how her own lived experience with addiction and incarceration shaped her approach to helping others navigate that same journey.
Reentry Fair | October 10
The conversation also looks ahead to the Reentry Fair, where community organizations and service providers will connect formerly incarcerated individuals with resources including identification and vital records, employment assistance, Medicaid and benefits enrollment, housing resources, behavioral health and substance use services, and more.
Because sometimes a second chance isn't just about wanting to change. It's about having the opportunity, resources, and people around you to make that change possible.
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This may be one of the most impactful conversations we’ve had on Beyond County Lines.
In this episode, we sit down with Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility’s re-entry team to talk about the real challenges people face after incarceration, the work being done to support successful transitions back into the community, and the successes that remind them why this work matters.
What started as a conversation quickly became something much more personal, honest, and powerful.

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When you think of exciting podcast topics, water policy probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind… but in New Mexico, water impacts everything.

In this episode of Beyond County Lines, we sit down with guests from the New Generation Water Summit 2026 to discuss water challenges facing rural and urban communities, conservation, soil health, sustainability, and innovative approaches shaping the future of water in New Mexico.

We also talk about the connection between healthy soil and water retention, green stormwater infrastructure, community collaboration, and upcoming workshop opportunities tied to the summit.

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New episode of Beyond County Lines!
We sat down with Santa Fe County’s Risk Management team to talk about how they help keep employees, operations, and the public safe every day. From safety programs and trainings to workplace investigations and workers’ compensation, this episode breaks down the work happening behind the scenes.

🎙️ New Episode – Beyond County LinesLast year’s Santa Fe Fiesta sparked important conversations across our community. This episode focuses on what followed: dialogue, reflection, and a shared commitment to honoring tradition while strengthening relationships.🎧 Santa Fe Fiesta: Honoring Tradition Through DialogueNow streaming wherever you get your podcasts.