LEAP

09/13/2026

08/29/2026

Since 1977 Daniel Carmona has been working with local food access and farming in the high-altitude, short-growing-season conditions in Northern Taos County, cultivating his own seed to select the best-tasting, cold-hardiest varieties. In this episode, we take a field trip to Cerro Vista Farm for foo...

08/20/2026

On August 15, Kenny LaCome and Daniel Lamb transported those in attendance with their deeply moving and inspiring stories of their own lives and community history and experience. Kenny LaCome led us through his incredible personal journey of growing up in Taos, as a “little boy entrepreneur,” a ...

07/13/2026

The León Brothers share stories of growing up in Cerro, NM and experiences from their careers. From simpler times, the brothers grew up farming and ranching, living on the acequia, helping with Leon’s store/bar and Texaco station, and experiencing loss at a young age. Sharing antics from their yo...

06/22/2026

Our eleventh session featured Erica Vigil Flores and Jada Lew with “Redemios de Nuestra Tierra” - remedies from our land, traditional knowledge of the Earth, plants, and their power to heal. The event took place on June 20.

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...