I very much enjoyed listening to this broadcast of Latino Roots in the Catskills. Your guests, Bret Maney and Cristina Perez Jimenez are well informed and have a great understanding and knowledge of the impact of Latinos in New York and of the Catskills in particular. I had the pleasure of meeting them both last year when they had attended one of my presentations on my book, "Las Villas of Plattekill and Ulster County." They were kind enough to mention my book during your interview with them, and even the Facebook page, Las Villas of Plattekill, which was created by my sister, Carla Martinez Ramos. I hope to collaborate with Bret and Cristina in the future, regarding projects that might include Las Villas. My desire is that their unique story can be made known to as many people as possible. My main motivation is to prevent this extraordinary history from being forgotten and your broadcast has helped in that effort. Sincere thanks, Ismael “Ish” Martinez Jr.