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Filmmakers at War: A Rising Fury Director and Producer Lesya Kalynska and Producer TJ Collins

Mark is an independent filmmaker working on his second feature documentary film about a captivating artist who has made a difference. His first feature documentary, Awakening in Taos, was inspired by Mabel Dodge Luhan’s work and he is currently developing a feature dramatic film on her memoir Edge of Taos Desert: An Escape to Reality. Awakening in Taos was narrated by actor/activist Ali MacGraw and is currently being broadcast nationwide over PBS stations. The success of Awakening in Taos inspired us to produce Man of Many Colors.

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.

This month, we have the pleasure of speaking with David Davis, the founder and executive director of The Memory Care Alliance. This New Mexico-based nonprofit provides education and support to families impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia — courageously replacing social stigmas with compassionate understanding, and a vision for life after diagnosis.

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.

This month on Community Matters, we are truly honored to be joined by 97-year-old activist Dr. Opal Lee, affectionately known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," along with her granddaughter Mrs. Dione Sims. Together, these remarkable women have walked miles—both literally and figuratively—to make June 19 a federally recognized holiday in the United States. Tune in to hear Dr. Opal Lee's inspiring message of hope, resilience, and her vision for a brighter future.

Somos Un Pueblo Unido hosts a webinar with community partners about how 2025 immigration and workforce development legislation is being implemented in New Mexico.

On this episode of Community Matters, we’re joined by Dr. Randal Brown, Founder and CEO of Sunrise Clinics, the 2025 recipient of the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s "Resiliency" Piñon Award. Sunrise Clinics strengthens the health and well-being of rural and frontier communities across New Mexico, including Las Vegas, Santa Rosa, Tucumcari, and Raton. By offering comprehensive primary and behavioral health care on a sliding fee scale, Sunrise ensures that no one is turned away due to cost — building resilience and access in places where care is needed most.

On this episode of Community Matters, we welcome Laurie Merrill, Founder and Executive Director of Free Flow NM. Recipient of the 2025 “Courageous Innovation” Piñon Award, Free Flow NM has been tackling period poverty and menstrual stigma across northern New Mexico since 2020. Laurie shares the barriers New Mexicans face in accessing period products and highlights recent triumphs.

On this episode of Community Matters, we welcome Ona Johnson to discuss Dollars4Schools, an initiative of the Santa Fe Community Foundation that is making a meaningful difference in local classrooms. Ona shares how the program connects public and charter school educators in Santa Fe with the resources they need to bring creative projects to life and meet essential student needs, ensuring teachers can focus on what matters most — their students.