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What Families Learned During the APS Listening Session: New Meals, Bus Upgrades, and More

Gregg Morgan
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What Families Learned During the APS Listening Session: New Meals, Bus Upgrades, and More

Families gathered Monday evening at the Alice and Bruce King Educational Complex as Albuquerque Public Schools prepared for the start of the new academic year. The event offered a glimpse of what students can expect when classes begin. 

The APS Board of Education hosted a “Welcome Back to School” listening session. It gave families an open house preview of the district’s future. Attendees enjoyed a “Menu Sneak Peek” of new cafeteria items and toured one of the district’s new electric school buses. It also featured a facilitated discussion on APS’ plans to modernize student services

Feedback from previous sessions prompted APS to adopt the interactive format. Parents requested more engagement and hands-on demonstrations. Through the listening session, the district aimed to bridge the gap between administrative policy and classroom reality.

“We recognize that we’re doing some things, but we also know we need to grow,” said Antonio Gonzales, deputy superintendent of operations. “We need to be better tomorrow than we were today.”

What’s New in APS Cafeterias

Families will notice the biggest changes in cafeterias, where nutritious meals and food waste reduction efforts continue to expand. A state law enacted several years ago makes all APS students eligible for free meals. 

Marie Johnson, executive director of Food and Nutrition Services, showcased items that will debut this semester. She emphasized a shift toward more made-from-scratch food, requiring 50% of all meal components to be freshly prepared. 

Menus will now feature “chef hat” icons to identify freshly prepared items. The district will also introduce culturally relevant meals each month to align with heritage observance. Additionally, whole milk will now be offered as an option at both breakfast and lunch.

Johnson said 61 elementary schools are participating in the  U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program this year. That marks the highest participation the district has ever recorded. 

APS is expanding salad bars to additional schools, she said. This is following the successful launch at all comprehensive high schools last year. By mid-September, all APS middle and K-8 schools will offer salad bars in their cafeterias.

Central kitchen staff plan to launch a hydroponic lettuce-growing operation to supply the salad bars. The system can produce more than 100 pounds of greens in three weeks. 

Meanwhile, Johnson unveiled the “Lunch Out of Landfills” pilot program. Donated refrigerators will help 12 community schools save pre-packaged food that would otherwise go to waste. Students experiencing food insecurity can take the items home at the end of the day.

Food and Nutrition Services serves 46,000 meals each day across 142 school sites. The department operates with a team of 580 staff members.

How APS is Improving Student Transportation

Outside the complex, APS showcased one of its electric school buses, giving families a glimpse at the fleet’s technological future. The district will operate 23 electric buses this school year.

Royce Binns, executive director of Transportation, outlined several initiatives to improve safety and communication with families. The district is piloting a real-time tracking app that lets parents monitor bus locations in real time. Binns said the feature will be particularly helpful during the winter months.

“Safety is our first priority,” Binns said.

Binns said the district is extending interior camera surveillance to all contracted bus carriers. The move will ensure consistent monitoring across the entire fleet and align contracted buses with district-operated standards. He said the department plans to pilot optical readers that notify families when students board and exit school buses.

The Transportation Department buses serve almost 32,000 students daily. They travel about 27,000 miles a day and about 4.5 million miles a year. The department operates with a staff of about 380.

Families Share Feedback with APS

Beyond the hardware and menus, the evening centered on a facilitated discussion with families. Board members and staff joined them at tables to solicit candid feedback on district strengths and areas needing improvement. 

Families recommended improving the look of cafeterias and adding grab-and-go breakfast options. They also urged the district to increase bus ridership to ease drop-off and pick-up traffic. 

More than 4,100 community members responded to surveys ahead of the listening session. The current board now relies on that feedback loop as a core part of its strategy.

Officials are preparing for the upcoming school year with initiatives designed to balance operational changes and improvements to students’ daily experiences. APS will hold another listening session in November to continue gathering feedback from families. The district aims to keep improving the student experience throughout the school year. 

Strong to Severe Storms Threaten Damaging Winds, Hail, Heavy Rain, and Flash Flooding in Northern New Mexico

Gregg Morgan
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Strong to Severe Storms Threaten Damaging Winds, Hail, Heavy Rain, and Flash Flooding in Northern New Mexico

Residents in the northern and eastern parts of New Mexico are urged to take precautions against strong to severe storms. These storms could bring damaging winds, hail, heavy rain, and flash flooding.

Storms may take longer to develop, but activity is expected to increase as temperatures climb into the 90s, according to KOB 4. The highest risk of strong or severe storms is forecast near Taos, Red River, Angel Fire, Las Vegas, and Raton.

The weather report published at 4:54 PM said a few storms could produce damaging wind gusts, hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Storm coverage is expected to be lower than earlier storm activity. However, localized flash flooding remains possible, especially in areas with saturated ground or recent flooding.

Most storms are forecast to weaken during the evening and gradually end overnight. Thursday’s weather will remain much the same. Scattered afternoon thunderstorms will form over the high terrain before moving into lower elevations.

Storms will be most widespread on Thursday across Taos, Red River, Angel Fire, Raton, Las Vegas, the central mountains, and northeast New Mexico. A few storms could become strong or severe, especially near Raton and Clayton.

Temperatures are expected to climb another degree or two on Thursday. Some communities in eastern New Mexico could approach heat advisory criteria. 

NM Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Coalition Are Trying to Stop Illegal Phone Scammers and Robocalls

Olivia Woodard
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NM Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Coalition Are Trying to Stop Illegal Phone Scammers and Robocalls

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – If you have a personal cellphone, you’ve probably experienced that phone call that’s either labeled “scam likely,” or the robot on the other side when you pick up the phone.  

Scam calls and “robocalls” are currently a major issue plaguing Americans all over the country. Right now, a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general are pushing to change that. 

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is one of the people working to drive the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reinforce “Know Your Customer” (KYC) rules and standards to help prevent these scam calls. 

KYC rules are intended to be a set of standards that require phone companies to know who is using their networks, including knowing what kind of business these customers might be conducting. This way, phone companies have the ability to restrict or terminate customers who could be conducting illegal activities or acting as illegitimate companies. 

Last year, Americans received over 29.6 billion scam calls and people lost over $2 billion due to said scammers. NM Attorney General Raúl Torrez said that robocalls are “more than just an annoyance, they are one of the most common tools criminals use to steal from hardworking families, target seniors, and undermine trust in our communications systems.” 

Attorney General Torrez explained that by reinforcing and strengthening Know Your Customer requirements, scammers will have more difficulty hiding behind phone networks. It will also be easier for those network providers to stop those illegal calls before they reach people. 

“We are urging the FCC to adopt stronger safeguards that hold bad actors accountable and better protect consumers from increasingly sophisticated scams,” Attorney General Torrez said. 

While there are of course KYC rules in place now, the concern of the attorneys general coalition is that they are not enough. Illegal robocalls are still able to get through and cause harm, and this is due to the originating service provider allowing these scammers to use their network. This is why addressing Know Your Customer rules for the originating service providers will make the most difference in addressing illegal phone activity.

The attorneys general coalition is urging the Federal Communications Commission to add to KYC rules, to include requirements such as:

  •  Requiring providers to understand customers’ business;  rather than just verifying customers’ identity and existence, also further examining the customers’ business practices, intended use of services, and their compliance with state and federal laws. 
  • Holding all originating networks to the same KYC regulations, including small service providers, who can often be the perpetrators of illegal phone activity and scamming.
  • Requiring originating providers to collect more information on “high-risk customers”: KYC requirements are universal, but the attorneys general are pushing for additional, long-term monitoring of customers who are more likely to participate in illegal phone calls and scamming. 

“My office will continue to put pressure on these entities to reduce the frequency of these calls and prevent New Mexicans from being subjected to the harm these robocallers cause,” said Attorney General Torrez. 

On Monday, July 27, the attorneys general coalition sent reply comments to the FCC, pushing for the commission to impose more rigorous enforcement of illegal robocalls. This was a part of Phase Two of “Operation Robocall Roundup,” an effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force, which Attorney General Torrez has been actively participating in. 

Phase One of Operation Robocall Roundup launched in August 2025, when the Task Force sent warning letters to 37 voice providers who were allowing suspected illegal scam calls onto the U.S. telephone network. 

New Mexico Attorney General Torrez is accompanied in this coalition by the attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia , Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Olivia Woodard is a journalist for Brant One News. She can be reached at [email protected] or on Instagram at @brantonenews.

Santa Fe Opens Cooling Centers, Free Air-Conditioned Spaces and Buses Amid Ongoing Heat Wave

Ruben Reyes
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Staying cool during the ongoing heat wave can be challenging, and the city of Santa Fe is offering several resources to help residents and visitors escape the extreme temperatures.

Several city-operated facilities are available as cooling spaces, including public libraries, the Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center, recreation centers and indoor swimming pools.

Santa Fe Public Library branches are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. Libraries are closed Sundays.

The Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Residents can cool off at city recreation centers, and visitors are welcome to hang out in the air-conditioned lobbies for free. If you want to use the swimming pools or other amenities, standard admission rates still apply.

Also, Santa Fe Trails is temporarily lifting its rules against loitering on buses. That means passengers can stay on board air-conditioned routes as long as needed to escape the extreme heat.

City officials are urging the public to stay hydrated, wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, apply sunscreen, avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day and take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.

The city has posted additional information, updates and heat safety advisories on its website.

Albuquerque’s Rail Trail Expansion Is Connecting Old Town, the BioPark, and the Bosque

Ruben Reyes
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The next phase of the Rail Trail will connect Old Town, the ABQ BioPark and the Bosque, according to Albuquerque leaders.

As part of the expansion, workers will transform a vacant lot currently used for parking into a public space for walking and biking.

City officials say the project aims to improve community well-being by encouraging outdoor activity and exercise.

Neri Holguin, a West Old Town resident, expressed support for the plan, saying it could encourage residents to lead healthier lifestyles and provide an easier route to Old Town.

Over the weekend, about 30 volunteers helped clean the property in preparation for the next construction phase.

Meanwhile, neighborhood leaders went door to door to answer questions for residents who remain uncertain about the project.

What the City Has Done

Authorities confirmed that the next phase will connect the Sawmill District to Old Town as part of the planned 7-mile loop.

City leaders said they modified parts of the plan after receiving feedback from neighbors, adding features such as improved lighting, emergency call boxes and regular park patrols.

Officials also pushed back against concerns that the trail would attract unhoused individuals, citing similar trail projects locally and nationwide that have not led to those issues.

Terry Brunner, director of the City of Albuquerque Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency, said supporters of the trail far outnumber those opposed to it.

Brunner added that bike and pedestrian trails significantly enhance community health. Construction on the vacant lot is expected to begin this fall, with work on the Bosque section scheduled for winter.

The city will hold an open house Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Explora, where residents can review updated plans and ask questions.

New Mexico Swelters Under Triple-Digit Temperatures and Monsoons: What You Need to Know

Juan Oliveros
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New Mexico Swelters Under Triple-Digit Temperatures and Monsoons: What You Need to Know

Much of New Mexico sweltered under triple-digit temperatures Wednesday as a stubborn high-pressure system kept a firm grip on the state, and forecasters warned the dangerous heat is not going away anytime soon.

Highs climbed into the low 100s across many lower-elevation communities, with parts of eastern and southern New Mexico nearing or topping 105 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. Forecasters said Albuquerque would reach about 98 degrees, while Roswell could climb to 106.

The heat comes alongside an active monsoon pattern that continues to spark scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms, especially across the mountains and the central and northern parts of the state. Some storms could bring heavy downpours and localized flash flooding, but many communities will not get enough rain to cool things down. Overnight temperatures are also remaining high, with lows peaking in the mid- to upper 70s.

Heat advisories remained in effect for parts of central, eastern and northwestern New Mexico. Forecasters expect moderate to major heat risk across many lower elevations through the rest of the week, with daytime highs continuing in the upper 90s and low 100s.

“High pressure is sitting right over New Mexico, bringing another round of scattered storms and very hot temperatures,” a KRQE meteorologist said during a Tuesday evening broadcast.

The forecast shows little relief through the weekend. Temperatures are expected to stay 5 to 10 degrees above normal, and some locations could approach or break daily temperature records. A brief dip of a few degrees is possible next week before the heat builds again.

Health officials are urging residents to drink plenty of water, avoid prolonged outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, and check on older adults, young children, neighbors and pets. People who work outside or engage in strenuous activities face the greatest risk of heat-related illness.

While hot weather combined with monsoon moisture is common in New Mexico during late July, meteorologists say this week’s heat wave is stronger and more persistent than usual.

New Mexico’s Most Spectacular Road Trip Leads to Ancient Ruins, Dark Skies, and Desert Wonders

Juan Oliveros
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New Mexico’s Most Spectacular Road Trip Leads to Ancient Ruins, Dark Skies, and Desert Wonders

Drivers seeking dramatic desert landscapes, ancient Indigenous heritage and some of the Southwest’s most remote archaeological treasures will find them along the highways of northwest New Mexico, where U.S. Highway 550 winds through ancient ruins, badlands and high desert on the way to the Four Corners region.

Often considered one of New Mexico’s most scenic drives, the highway stretches north from Albuquerque across mesas, volcanic formations and colorful cliffs before reaching Farmington, a gateway to Ancestral Puebloan sites and the Navajo Nation.

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

One of the best spots to visit is Chaco Culture National Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site about 90 minutes south of Farmington. Tucked away in a remote canyon, it features some of the largest and best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan structures in North America — including Pueblo Bonito, a massive, multistory great house built in sync with the stars.

Visitors can explore trails that weave among massive sandstone ruins, although reaching the park requires driving about 13 miles on an unpaved road best suited for high-clearance vehicles and generally avoided after heavy rain.

The park is also recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, making it a premier destination for stargazing after sunset.

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Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness

Nearby, Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness offers a starkly different landscape of hoodoos, petrified wood and sculpted badlands. The nearly 45,000-acre wilderness attracts hikers and photographers, particularly at sunrise and sunset, when shifting light accentuates the area’s unusual rock formations.

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Farther west, Shiprock rises dramatically from the desert floor. Sacred to the Navajo people, the towering volcanic formation — known in Navajo as “rock with wings” — is visible for miles across the surrounding plains.

NAVAJO NATION PARKS PHOTO

Four Corners and Others

Travelers can continue north to Four Corners Monument, where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet, or head southwest to Gallup, a historic Route 66 community known for Native American art, trading posts and the striking red sandstone cliffs of Red Rock Park.

Near Farmington, Aztec Ruins National Monument and Salmon Ruins provide additional insight into the Chacoan world through reconstructed great kivas and remarkably preserved masonry.

NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE PHOTO

South of the region, El Morro National Monument features a towering sandstone bluff etched with centuries of inscriptions left by Indigenous peoples, Spanish explorers and American travelers. Nearby, El Malpais National Monument showcases expansive lava flows, natural arches, lava tubes and seasonal ice caves formed by ancient volcanic activity.

NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE PHOTO

Plan Ahead

Make sure to plan ahead before hitting the road. Spots to grab gas or food can be few and far between, and cell service gets spotty fast out in the remote areas.

When you’re out exploring, keep a few key rules in mind: respect tribal lands and local traditions, always ask for permission before taking anyone’s photo, and stay on designated trails to help protect these ancient archaeological sites.

Summer temperatures can be intense, while monsoon storms may temporarily make unpaved roads impassable. Spring and fall generally offer the most comfortable weather for hiking and sightseeing.

Farmington and Gallup serve as convenient bases, offering lodging, restaurants and outdoor outfitters. Scenic loops using U.S. 491 and state highways can easily fill three to seven days, combining archaeological sites, wilderness hikes and panoramic drives across the Colorado Plateau.

Part of the broader Trail of the Ancients, northwest New Mexico rewards travelers who take their time — whether browsing Navajo rugs in Gallup, exploring centuries-old pueblo ruins or simply watching the changing light sweep across desert mesas. Here, the journey is as memorable as the destinations themselves.

Man Who Left a Little Girl With 19 Stitches Gets 12 Years

Grace Tomallo
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Man Who Left a Little Girl With 19 Stitches Gets 12 Years

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – A judge sentenced a man to prison on Tuesday, July 28th, after he hit a little girl in the head with a beer bottle and then stabbed her with the remaining shards at a local Albuquerque restaurant.

On April 25th of last year at Saggios on Cornell Drive, Nichalas San Souci attacked an 8-year-old girl after she stepped in front of him to pick her fountain drink. Witnesses stated that after she got in front of him, he hit her in the head with a beer bottle and then stabbed her neck with a shard of the broken bottle. Customers intervened to pull Souci off, and a nurse at the scene immediately attended to the child; the attack left the little girl with 19 stitches, but she survived.

Souci pleaded guilty in March 2026 to one count of first-degree child abuse and one count of third-degree child abuse. He will serve 12 years in the New Mexico Corrections Department, with three years of probation.

Grace Tomallo is a journalist for Brant One News. She can be reached on Instagram at @brantonenews.

The Power of Sleep in Learning: Parents Urged to Reset Children’s Sleep Schedules Ahead of New School Year

Gregg Morgan
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The Power of Sleep in Learning: Parents Urged to Reset Children’s Sleep Schedules Ahead of New School Year

Quality sleep helps students stay focused, sharpen their concentration, and boost academic performance. As the new school year approaches, they should begin readjusting to their daily schedule, starting with getting enough sleep. 

Experts say now is the ideal time to help children transition from flexible summer sleep schedules to a structured school routine.

Dr. Kristina Sowar says children often experience transitional stress as the school year approaches. She says adjustment can especially be challenging for those with flexible summer sleep and wake schedules. 

Sowar is an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico. She discussed the matter through a news report by KOAT Action News. 

Parents are encouraged to set consistent bedtime, wake-up, and wind-down routines. They should also ensure their children get enough sleep before the school day begins. Instead of making abrupt changes, Sowar recommends moving bedtime 15 to 20 minutes earlier each night.

Families should also create a sleep environment that supports each child’s needs. Some children sleep best in a dark, quiet room, while others may benefit from white noise or other calming sounds. Parents should also limit television, phone, and other screen use before bedtime because the light they emit can disrupt sleep quality.

According to the report, parents can reinforce the routine by setting an example. They should create a calm household and wind down alongside their children.

When to Seek Help for Children’s Sleep Problems

Children may recover some lost sleep by sleeping later on weekends. However, Sowar recommends keeping bedtime relatively consistent to avoid interfering with their sleep cycle. The main goal is to help children get enough sleep each night. Parents may need to turn off devices earlier or reconsider busy activity schedules to make that happen.

Most children adjust to their new sleep schedule within a few weeks. However, parents should seek professional guidance if sleep problems or daytime fatigue persist.

“If you have a child who’s continuing to struggle, whether that’s with being able to get enough sleep at night, falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up, or if you have a child who’s really persistently struggling with daytime sleepiness, those can be important things to think about in terms of talking with their pediatrician or their healthcare provider,” Sowar said.

Persistent problems may signal a sleep disorder or another medical or psychological concern. Experts emphasize that sufficient sleep is essential to children’s physical health, mental well-being, and school performance.

July Community Spotlight: Marian Mendez Cera and Diego Salcido Morales

Olivia Woodard
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July Community Spotlight: Marian Mendez Cera and Diego Salcido Morales

In our ongoing effort to focus on community and local stories in New Mexico, Brant One is continuing our series to highlight Community Leaders once a month. We want to tell stories to inspire and give a shout-out to those working hard among us in our community. 

July’s Community Leader Spotlight is on two individuals rather than one: Marian Mendez Cera and Diego Salcido Morales. They both work at Casa Forteleza, a local sexual violence advocacy and support group. 

Casa Fortaleza is a local non-profit organization that provides care services, advocacy, and other supports for suvivors of sexual assault. They uniquely focus on the Spanish-speaking population; the only sexual violence support center in the state to do so. Marian is the Director of Education with Casa Fortaleza, and Diego is the Director of Advocacy Services. In an interview with the two of them, both Marian and Diego were eager to speak highly of the other’s hard work and dedication, and for that reason this Community Spotlight is highlighting both of them. 

Before Casa Fortaleza

Marian began working with Casa Fortaleza in September 2023, but before that she had a strong start in activism and pushing for making a difference in her community. 

“I was doing anywhere from legislative sessions, like policy work, to election work, like getting people out to vote, to community education, like ‘what are your rights’, and things like that,” she said. However, in that area of work, she said that she began to realize that the goals were about making a difference for people’s future, rather than making a difference in the present. 

“It was about imagining a future that could have so much change if we change policy, if we change an election, if we change how people see themselves, but that we were not doing a lot of what people needed to survive, what people needed to eat today, what people needed to heal today, or to like feel safe today.” For Marian, joining an organization like Casa Fortaleza was about looking at those issues in the present, and providing support for communities right then when they needed it. Now, as Director of Education, she teaches workshops, builds programs for prevention and education, and has initiated new methods of care and support for sexual assault survivors. 

Diego joined Casa Fortaleza in November 2024, after working in his undergrad with UNM’s College Assistance Migrant Program. CAMP is a university organization that provides support to migrant farm worker students in the transition into their first year of college. In his time with CAMP, the program launched Farmworker Awareness Week, and Diego began to see an intersection of farmwork and sexual assault in the people he was working with: “There’s a lot of sexual assault that does happen to migrant farmworkers, especially here in New Mexico. Given that we’re one of the biggest Chile and onion importers or exporters, so that was a little bit of that connection.” 

With this experience, Diego went into Casa Fortaleza with the knowledge and background needed for giving a voice to those who have trouble advocating for themselves. 

Compassion, Advocacy, and Education

Speaking about her, Diego gave the highest praise for the programs and ideas that Marian has created and contributed to. Recently, Casa has initiated a program called “La Cultura Cura,” meaning “culture heals.” Marian explained that for many Spanish-speaking, immigrant survivors, they left behind comfort and familiarity. The intention of La Cultura Cura is to bring people together to cook traditional meals, speak the same language, and use culture in the healing process. 

“She has really reshaped how education and prevention can look, being really creative about the workshops and very intentional about how culture is embedded into those things,” Diego said. “It’s been really beautiful to see how imaginative she has been about what healing may look like.” 

Marian spoke highly of Diego’s speedy rise with the organization, from starting as an advocate and being promoted to a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) coordinator, and now the Director of Advocacy Services. 

“I think that there’s a lot of recognition that he has to take on [for] the beautiful work that he’s doing because it is so heavy to do survivor-centered care,” Marian said. “Having to listen to every single story every day…I think that he has a high level of emotional intelligence that he brings into the space to be able to navigate that, and that is a skill that you don’t learn in work, like in a workplace. That’s a skill that you bring forward as yourself.”

Diego and Marian’s work with Casa Fortaleza has been significant in the organization’s ongoing effort to look out for survivors and people in the community who need help. In a field where advocacy, language access, and healing is so important, both Diego and Marian work hard to make a difference. 

Casa Fortaleza’s office is located at 2340 Alamo Avenue SE, Suite 124, Albuquerque, New Mexico. They can be contacted by phone or through their website, casafortaleza.org. 

Do you know someone who deserves a spotlight? Let us know! Email [email protected] or visit this form to nominate a Community Leader Spotlight.

Olivia Woodard is a journalist for Brant One News. She can be reached at [email protected] or on Instagram at @brantonenews.

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