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This month on Community Matters, we speak with Leah Ricci, Interim Executive Director of the Quivira Coalition, and Nina Listro, Director of Quivira’s Carbon Ranch Initiative, about the importance of regenerative agriculture in New Mexico. They share their collaborative approach to supporting healthy working lands and resilient food systems — and explore how shifting priorities at the federal level are impacting local farming and ranching communities.

On this episode of Community Matters, we have the pleasure of speaking with Patti Ward, a seasoned nonprofit consultant with over 25 years of experience helping organizations build the skills and strategies they need to thrive. Join us as we discuss key trends and challenges in New Mexico’s nonprofit sector, practical tips for crafting a compelling case for support, and what participants can expect from Patti's upcoming Fundraising Immersion program.

On this episode of Community Matters, we speak with Kim Brown, the dynamic CEO of Girls Inc. of Santa Fe. In 2025, Girls Inc. celebrates 70 years of inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. This is a special year for Kim as well, who reaches an incredible milestone of 20 years with the organization. Listen as Kim reflects on her journey, shares the organization’s impactful work, and discusses how Girls Inc. continues to inspire and equip the next generation of confident young women.

In honor of MLK Day, we share a portion of our conversation between renowned activists Dr. Opal Lee and Ms. Dione Sims — both instrumental in the movement to make Juneteenth a federally-recognized holiday — and Hakim Bellamy, the inaugural Poet Laureate of Albuquerque and advisory committee member of the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund at Santa Fe Community Foundation.

In this season of giving and gratitude, many of us focus on supporting those who are less fortunate. On this episode of Community Matters, we have the privilege of speaking with someone who embodies this generous spirit year-round: Susan Tarver, Executive Director of Bienvenidos Outreach. Founded in 1989, Bienvenidos Outreach provides food, clothing, and other essential services to low-income individuals and families in the Santa Fe area.

On this episode of Community Matters, we’re joined by Sonya Bellafant, Executive Director of New Mexico Legal Aid, a nationally acclaimed civil legal aid organization that advocates for, defends, and gives voice to low-income New Mexicans.

August is Black Philanthropy Month, a global initiative that highlights and promotes the power of Black giving. In this episode of Community Matters, we have the privilege of speaking with Edward Jones, the Vice President of Programs and Philanthropic Advising Services at ABFE, about the state of Black Philanthropy across our nation.

Michael Vincent Berry is a Texas-born actor most known for his work on American Tragedies WACO: The Trials, Law and Order SVU, Better Call Saul and THEM. Other notable projects include the multi-award winning LGBT film: Innocent Boy, DIG, Last of the Grads and Crude Massacre. Michael splits time between ABQ and Austin, where he resides with his husband Adam and his 3 adopted Deaf children: Zenaida, Juan and Mario. Michael is Managed by Susan Ferris at Bohemia Group and Represented by Lilly Bankston at Bankston Talent.

Tony Robinette is known for playing Donald Bradehoft in Dahmer on Netflix and more recently he starred on the NBC show Night Court with Melissa Rauch. He is also known for The Offer and This is US.

This week on The Forum making Santa Fe a safer community for people riding bicycles was discussed with three of our community’s advocates to encourage more people to ride bikes on safer streets and bike paths. The topics ranged from making our streets safer for bicyclists to the larger issues of health, environmental improvement, stronger local communities and neighborhoods, and strengthening the local economy in Santa Fe as the city’s general plan and code go through a much-needed update.