CARMEN BACA
The longtime Las Vegas teacher and author tells stories that celebrate and preserve the special culture of her community.
HOLLY AND NOELLE CHAVEZ
This mother-and-daughter team built a center in Belén to help struggling youth and adults. The lives they’ve changed include their own.
NANCY DE SANTIS
Nancy De Santis and her husband, Rick Iannucci, strive to improve the lives of veterans and active military with the help of horses.
LEBA FREED
The founder of the Wheels Museum honors the past while fueling the revival of the Albuquerque Rail Yards.
MATTEE JIM
The activist creates change so members of the LGBTQ+ community can thrive.
CAROLYN OLSON
For more than half a century, the Special Olympics coach has won gold in the hearts of her athletes and everyone else who knows her.
ELIZABETH POTTER
The founder of Ruidoso Food 4 Kids stepped up to the plate to feed the children of Ruidoso and beyond.
DR. SHAWN SECATERO
The founder of Native American Leadership in Education empowers students to inspire others.
LYNDA SPENCER
The Blanco Elementary School principal doubled down on teacher development to improve student math scores.
RICHARD STURGEON
The founder of the Jemez Riders motorcycle club promotes safety awareness throughout New Mexico.