Ep. 9: "Son of the South" vs. "Sun of the Southwest"
·1 hr 14 min·5 clips
Josh Carney flies in from Nashville for a big New Mexico Wildlife Federation event—what unfolded?
This episode of the Ahi Va podcast from the New Mexico Wildlife Federation features hosts Ray Trejo and Jesse Dubelle in conversation with board member Josh Carney, who joins from Nashville, Tennessee. The hosts recap a recent fundraising event held at the federation's headquarters in Albuquerque. They describe activities like archery, clay shooting, and a dunk tank fundraiser that involved a staff member named Adrian.
Josh Carney earned the nickname "Sandbagger" from fellow participants for his skilled performance during the clay shooting portion of the event. He humorously downplays his success, attributing it to luck and a good day. Carney mentions he even shot clays one-handed at one point, which he jokingly frames as preparation for unpredictable situations in the field. The hosts tease him about his lack of humility during these demonstrations.
The conversation lightly touches on the event's financial outcome, with a note that the dunk tank fundraiser nearly broke even. A playful confusion arises between "dunking for donations" and "dunking donuts." The episode maintains a casual, celebratory tone focused on camaraderie and outdoor skills. The style is entirely conversational, filled with inside jokes and friendly ribbing among colleagues.
Listeners who enjoy informal banter about hunting, shooting sports, and community conservation events will appreciate this episode. Those seeking deep policy discussions, interviews with external experts, or structured narratives might find it too brief and insider-focused.
