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Shannon Fleg. Join Mayor and Leah for an illuminating conversation with Shannon Fleg, co-founder of the Native Health Initiative. Shannon is a passionate advocate for health equity and social justice in Albuquerque’s Native American community.
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Representative Melanie Stansbury. From her early days growing up in Albuquerque’s North Valley and Westside, to representing New Mexico’s 1st congressional district on Capitol Hill, hear Representative Melanie Stansbury’s incredible journey as she sits down for a conversation with Mayor Tim Keller and co-host Leah Black.
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Mariela Ruiz-Angel. Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) is an example of this city’s innovation at its finest. A third branch of public safety, separate from police and fire, that responds to mental and behavioral health calls where connecting folks to resources is the right response. Meet the original director of ACS, the public safety department that has caught the attention of the nation, becoming a model for other cities across the country.
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Roman Barham. Metal taps into New Mexico’s innate spirit of rebellion like nothing else. Drummer, promoter, and rock ‘n roll die hard Roman Barham has been a pillar in the Albuquerque music community for over 20 years, making sure local bands have a venue to play in, and big-time touring bands have a proper taste of ABQ flavor. Join Roman and our own Metal Mayor as they discuss the Duke City music scene, and all things HEAVY.
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Pastor Joanne Landry. When it comes to helping the unhoused of Albuquerque’s International District, Pastor Joanne walks the walk. As founder/director of Compassion Services ABQ, and lead pastor of the Interfaith Bible Center, Pastor Landry offers beds, respite, recovery and a ray of hope to the community she tirelessness serves. Hear how it all got started, and how transformed into the inspiring beacon it has become today, on this important episode.
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Rita Powdrell. There are few people who have done more to chronical and educate on New Mexico’s rich and compelling Black History. From co-founding the Griot Society and the important exhibitions it generated, to serving as executive director of the African American Museum and Cultural Center of NM, to bringing us the Albuquerque institution “Mr. Powdrell’s Barbeque House”, Rita Powdrell is one of this city’s true living legends.
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Marc Quiñones. What sounds tastier than talking about the ABQ food scene with the executive chef of Hotel Chaco’s Level5? Take your seat at the table with award-winning celebrity chef Marc Quiñones and hear his multi-course food journey from the Bronx, to getting fired at Taco Bell, to Le Cordon Bleu, to competing on the Food Network. Bon appetite!
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Mark Baker. Meet one of ABQ’s most active advocates for an exciting and fun Downtown. From 505 Food Hall and Humble Coffee, to the reimagining of Villa Agave and the exceptional aesthetics of his architecture, Baker’s vibe is vibrancy.
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Eva Enciñias. Teacher, dancer, trailblazer, and defining figure in ABQ’s confluence of cultures, Enciñias has transformed our city into the national epicenter of flamenco. Meet the 2022 NEA National Heritage Fellow who hosts the dance’s largest festival in the world outside of Spain, right here in the Duke City. Ole!
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Richard Farmer. Take a look at the local film scene through the lens of the award-winning director whose “Inspirado” production company is making media magic right here in ABQ. Also, a preview of the NM Media Academy and what it means for local talent and industry.
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Victoria Van Dame. Mover, shaker, creative force, and self-proclaimed “Mayor of Downtown” joins the conversation as we revel in the renaissance of one of our city’s most happening neighborhoods.
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On our second episode, meet Albuquerque’s Deputy CAO, hear about his unconventional career path, and discover how destiny delivered him to the Duke City. Also, dig into ABQ’s award-winning dog parks and catch the inspiration behind “Talking Trash Tuesdays.”
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Premiere episode of the informative podcast celebrating the promise of Albuquerque, NM. Mayor Tim Keller and co-host Leah Black set the tone for the series by giving us a glimpse into the Duke City’s colorful past and insight into its promising future. All that, and a Balloon Fiesta recap.
