LEAP

05/13/2026

The May Voces de Nuestro País event celebrates Motherhood and the Moms in our communities. Mothers play a central role in society and yet their profound impact, invisible labor, struggles, superpowers and personal journeys are often unacknowledged and unheard. This month, in honor of Mother’s Day...

04/20/2026

Hope to see you Today! Earth Day Clean-up & Beautification Workday, Questa NM
Monday, April 20 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Join Questa Junior-Senior High School students, LEAP, Village of Questa, Forest Service, Taos County Solid Waste, and community volunteers for an Earth Day clean-up and beautification event! Meet at Questa Municipal Park at 9:30 AM for trash pick-up, tree pruning, invasive plant removal, and other spring cleaning efforts. Lunch will be provided. Please bring water, sun protection, layered clothing, and if possible, work gloves or yard tools; extras will be available.
This family-friendly, intergenerational event celebrates community, safety, and fun while caring for our environment. Let’s make Questa shine together this Earth Day!
Volunteers of all ages welcome!
Please insert these details in an info box:
What: Earth Day Clean-up and Beautification
Where: Questa Municipal Park
When: Monday, April 20th, 9:30 am - 2:30 PM
Who: Everyone welcome!
Cost: Free
Info: www.LEAPsite.org

04/13/2026

Kids Express: a collaborative art show in Questa
reception on Thursday, April 16, 4:30–6:30 pm
Questa Youth Center, Municipal Park Road (next to the Library), Questa, NM

Experience the creativity of local youth at a first-ever five-day art exhibit at the Questa Youth Center, April 16–20. Hosted by Questa Creative Council, Village of Questa, Vida del Norte Afterschool Program, Harwood Museum of Art, LEAP, and local schools, the event celebrates young student expression across multiple programs.

Join the artist reception on Thursday, April 16, 4:30–6:30 pm, welcoming students, families, and the community, with a special performance by Communities of Questa Mariachi led by Rachel Leon. The exhibit remains open Friday and Saturday, April 17–18, 12–6 pm, showcasing a wide variety of mediums, including clay creations from QCC’s Ceramic Café program.

The show supports youth artistic expression and connects students and teachers across local programs. Don’t miss this chance to support budding artists and witness the vibrant creativity of our youth!

04/13/2026

Recorded at the Questa Public Library on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for Voces de Nuestro País, a monthly gathering that celebrates local voices, stories, and culture. This month features a conversation with longtime Taos-area musicians and brothers Billy and John Archuleta of Des Montes. Billy is kn...

03/23/2026

03/15/2026

Voces de Nuestro País is featuring childhood memories and family stories from Cerro, NM. Recorder at the Questa Public Library Saturday, March 14, 2026, featuring Kate Cisneros and her niece Corinne Montoya, both originally from Cerro. Their stories will reflect on their shared experience of being ...

03/01/2026

Saturday, February 21, from 2–4 pm for Voces de Nuestro País, a monthly story-sharing gathering celebrating local voices and culture. This month features a conversation with Taos musicians Vito Trujillo Senior and Vito Trujillo Junior, highlighting a multigenerational Northern New Mexico musical ...

01/28/2026

This, the fifth episode of Voces de Nuestro País, is our first Community Open Mic Night. Our speakers were Bob Jaramillo, Mark White, Wyman Edwards and Betsy Pierce, with Michael Rael as host and participant.

01/17/2026

In this episode, we explore songs and reflection from nationally acclaimed and locally beloved musicians, Chris and Rodney Arellano of Costilla. As part of the conversation they play traditional and original songs written by Chris and their late musician father, Jake Arellano. They share stories fro...

12/22/2025

In this episode, we hear from two dedicated public and community servants, Louise Gallegos and David Cisneros, as they reflect on the meaning and lived experience of service to both country and community. Louise Gallegos shares stories drawn from a lifetime of deep local involvement, including her r...