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Yolanda is joined by Jovanna Archuleta, who serves as the nation’s first Assistant Secretary for Native American Early Childhood Education and Care, to discuss our March theme of early childhood in New Mexico. Jovanna works to ensure strong partnerships with New Mexico’s tribal communities and to strengthen government-to-government relationships on early childhood issues. Previously, she worked for the LANL Foundation and the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council. She lives in Nambe Pueblo with her family.

This month on Community Matters, Sarah Amador-Guzman speaks with Ross Chaney, the Co-Facilitator of the Executive Director Learning Circle at the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s Learning Hub. This popular program connects and supports Executive Directors in our local nonprofit sector, covering topics like board diversity, organizational growth, personal resiliency and beyond.

This month on Community Matters, we speak with Raashan Ahmad, a renowned M.C. and advocate for racial and social justice, about the history of Juneteenth and local initiatives that support our region's BIPOC communities and advancing equitable access to the arts.

This month on Community Matters, Christopher Goett speaks with Jesse Cody, Founder and Director of the non-profit Hike the Good Hike. Christopher and Jesse discuss the inspiration for Hike the Good Hike and what drives Jesse to embark on ambitious, long-distance hikes to raise awareness and funds in support of mental health and wilderness therapy.

Somos and other immigrant rights organizations share 2026 legislative platform to support workers and immigrant families.

On this episode of Community Matters, we speak with Juliana Ciano, executive director of Reunity Resources, about the importance of food waste diversion, preparing for spring gardening, community support, and more.

This week on Community Matters, we speak with Anna Farrier, the executive director of Cooking with Kids — a nationally recognized non-profit organization based in northern New Mexico. Founded in 1995, Cooking with Kids educates children and families to make healthy food choices through hands-on learning with fresh, affordable foods. Thousands of New Mexico public school kids participate annually, and Cooking with Kid’s research-tested curriculum is used nationwide. Anna has been part of the Cooking with Kids team for nearly 20 years.

Tarrie Burnett, LMSWTarrie brings more than 19 years of nonprofit policy and program experience with a background in community social work. She graduated from the University of Boulder with an undergraduate degree in Women’s Studies and the University of Denver with a Master’s in Social Work, focused on program implementation and design for international social work and a specialization in trauma. Currently serving as the executive director for Tomorrow’s Women, a decidedly feminist organization that is empowering the next generation of social justice and peace activists in Israel and Palestine through leadership, compassionate listening, and creative arts. Previously, she developed nationally recognized mental health and wellness, micro-financing, and sustainable farming initiatives for refugee families working with Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains. Tarrie brings experience in community development, financing, and teaching as well as an interest in local, national, and international politics. She currently volunteers with the New Mexico Refugee Educational Bridge Project, supporting young women from Afghanistan to pursue secondary and higher education in the United States, and is a speaker on refugee issues for Global Santa Fe.

On this episode of Community Matters, Sandra interviews Caren Gala of Laguna/Taos/Nambé Pueblo, who was hired in 2017 as the Director of the Santa Fe Indigenous Center.

Melynn Schuyler - Founder and Executive Director of YouthWorks