True Heroes / Dec 01, 2021
True Heroes 2021: Michaelene Ahidley and Karlene Toehay
The duo spearheaded efforts to keep Mescalero Apache elders and community members safe and connected during the pandemic.
By Patricia Gabbett Snow
True Heroes / Dec 01, 2021
True Heroes 2021: Bianca Encinias
With El Chante, the Albuquerque native has created a nurturing space for female artists, entrepreneurs, and their families.
By Monika Dziamka
True Heroes / Dec 01, 2021
True Heroes 2021: Doyle Frasier
At 87, the retired businessman works hard to extend a hand to anyone who needs it.
By Lynn Cline
True Heroes / Dec 01, 2021
True Heroes 2021: Hiddekel Sara Burks
A braiding pioneer, the Albuquerque transplant celebrates Black natural hair and fights discrimination with a world-record attempt.
By Tracy Dingmann
True Heroes / Dec 01, 2021
True Heroes 2021: Bonnie Leno
The Acoma Pueblo elder and language instructor preserves a culture, word by word.
By Lynn Cline
True Heroes / Dec 01, 2021
True Heroes 2021: David Elliot
The hospital emergency manager led the creation of a new community group for disaster…
True Heroes / Dec 01, 2021
True Heroes 2021: Stephen Lindsey
The co-founder of Silver City’s first makerspace shifted its focus to create thousands of…
True Heroes / Dec 01, 2021
True Heroes 2021: Vandee Silva
The chief of Bluewater Acres Volunteer Fire Department risked her life to pull a motorist…
True Heroes / Dec 01, 2021
True Heroes 2021: Dr. Jennie Wei
The Gallup physician championed initiatives to assist the region’s homeless during the…
True Heroes / Dec 01, 2021
True Heroes 2021: David Howard
The co-founder of High Desert Therapy Dogs provided comfort to patients, nurses, and…