Podcast
One ABQ & You
Hosted by City of Albuquerque - Mayor's Office · EN
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.”
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Episode 14 - Shannon Fleg
Jul 3, 202400:26:47Tap to summarizeShannon 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.
Transcribe →Episode 13 - Melanie Stansbury
May 2, 202400:19:03Tap to summarizeRepresentative 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.
Transcribe →Episode 12 - Mariela Ruiz-Angel
Apr 18, 202400:23:03Tap to summarizeMariela 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.
Transcribe →Episode 11 - Roman Barham
Apr 4, 202400:22:28Tap to summarizeRoman 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.
Transcribe →Episode 10 - Joanne Landry
Mar 21, 202400:22:11Tap to summarizePastor 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.
Transcribe →Episode 9 - Rita Powdrell
Mar 7, 202400:21:52Tap to summarizeRita 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.
Transcribe →Episode 8 - Marc Quiñones
Feb 22, 202400:22:45Tap to summarizeMarc 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!
Transcribe →Episode 7 - Mark Baker
Feb 8, 202400:24:47Tap to summarizeMark 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.
Transcribe →Episode 6 - Eva Enciñias
Jan 25, 202400:22:55Tap to summarizeEva 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!
Transcribe →Episode 5 - Richard Farmer
Jan 11, 202400:22:25Tap to summarizeRichard 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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