Welcome to 'One ABQ & You: Conversations, Culture & Community,' a podcast featuring Mayor Tim Keller of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and co-host Leah Black. Celebrate the city we love, and the people and places that make it so special. Hear personal stories, connect with community leaders, and explore topics on local business, art, family and culture. One ABQ & You – because the promise of ABQ includes “You.”
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.
2 May 2024
Episode 13 - Melanie Stansbury
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.
18 Apr 2024
Episode 12 - Mariela Ruiz-Angel
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.
4 Apr 2024
Episode 11 - Roman Barham
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.
21 Mar 2024
Episode 10 - Joanne Landry
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.
7 Mar 2024
Episode 9 - Rita Powdrell
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.
22 Feb 2024
Episode 8 - Marc Quiñones
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!
8 Feb 2024
Episode 7 - Mark Baker
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.
25 Jan 2024
Episode 6 - Eva Enciñias
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!
11 Jan 2024
Episode 5 - Richard Farmer
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.
28 Dec 2023
Episode 4 - Joshua "Pitbull" Torres
13 Dec 2023
Episode 3 - Victoria Van Dame
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.
21 Nov 2023
Episode 2 - Matt Whelan
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.”
21 Nov 2023
Episode 1 - Welcome
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.
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