The Pueblo in Focus (audio) Podcast

Monique Fragua (Jemez), IPCC’s President and CEO, speaks about what the Cultural Center’s past and present and what its 50th anniversary means to her as the Center’s first female CEO. Hear what she learned from past presidents and employees that is shaping the direction of the Center. Plus hear her jokingly call out Jeremy (Acoma & Jemez) for only having one friend. Listen to this entertaining...

Ada Pecos Melton (Jemez) shares about making IPCC her second home for over 30 years. The Center’s longest business tenant jokes about kicking out the Indian Health Service and the long road she’s taken to run her own business along with her family by her side. Hear about the many changes that she has seen in the time she has been at the Center and what makes it a special place to work. #Pueblo #Na...

The Indian Pueblo Store and the Indian Pueblo Kitchen are two staples of IPCC that have been here since the Center’s opening 50 years ago. Take a deeper dive into both of these iconic Albuquerque businesses and learn about their commitment to authenticity and creativity in both food and Pueblo art.  Channing and Shannon talk about their time working for the restaurant and Andrew talks about his ti...

Director of Guest Experience Monique Silva (Isleta) and volunteers George Arthur, George Garcia (Ohkay Owingeh), and Jena Lynch speak about the history of the volunteer program and what makes volunteering at IPCC so special. These volunteers discuss meeting visitors from around the world, forming friendships with their fellow volunteers, and learning about Pueblo Culture, all while working at IPCC...

Hear about the some of the early days of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, everything from welcoming President Obama to making Governor Gary Johnson sit on the floor.  In the second episode celebrating our 50th anniversary, two of the original founders of IPCC reflect on its growth over the years. Ron Solimon and Ron Shutiva both worked to make IPCC the place it is today. As an IPCC CEO and board...

Join us for the first episode of our new series celebrating the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center's 50th anniversary. Four longtime employees gather to reflect on their time at the Cultural Center and all of the growth and changes they have seen over the years.   #Pueblo #Native #Indigenous  #PuebloInFocus #IndianPuebloCulturalCenter #IPCC #Podcast #Albuquerque #NewMexico #NativeAmerican #NativeCultur...

Get ready for a brand new podcast series from IPCC! Celebrate our 50th anniversary with us as we share the stories that have shaped the Cultural Center over the years. Don’t miss this special, in-depth look at IPCC’s past, present, and future.   #Pueblo #Native #Indigenous  #PuebloInFocus #IndianPuebloCulturalCenter #IPCC #Podcast #Albuquerque #NewMexico #NativeAmerican #NativeCulture #Jemez #Acom...

Learn about IPCC's annual Native American Student Art Show, showing now in the Artists Circle Gallery. Curatorial assistant Sonny Ray Olguin discusses his journey from displaying his own art as a student to organizing this year's exhibit. Student artists will also be discussing their own creations featured in the show and what it means for them to be featured in the exhibit. The Native American St...

Get ready for the holiday season by hearing all about IPCC’s annual Gingerbread House Contest! Guest Experience Director Monique Silva (Isleta) will be explaining how you can enter the contest and have your gingerbread house displayed at IPCC. Indian Pueblo Kitchen baker Rita Toledo (Jemez), whose gingerbread house won IPCC’s employee competition in 2024, will be sharing the frosting recipe that s...

Hear about how we celebrate Balloon Fiesta Week and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, some of the most highly anticipated events at IPCC. Guest Experience Director Monique Silva gives a preview of the many activities happening from October 3-13, including an expanded cultural dance schedule and special Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrations.   An important part of Balloon Fiesta Week is the many Native vendo...

In this episode of Pueblo In Focus, hear from world-renowned sculptor Cliff Fragua (Jemez Pueblo). Cliff will be discussing his sculpture of Po'pay, who led the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 against Spanish colonial powers. This sculpture can be seen in Washington, D.C.'s National Statuary Hall, with another version on display in IPCC's permanent exhibit. Along with his journey of getting his sculpture to...

Meet Monique Fragua, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s new CEO! As the first female CEO of IPCC, Monique discusses her background as a member of the Pueblo of Jemez, the passions that led her to IPCC, and the goals that she hopes to accomplish in her new position. Plus, hear about her obsession with Orbit the Isotopes mascot and her adventures in professional archery!   00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Tra...

Museum Head Curator Dr. Michelle Lanteri introduces the two temporary exhibits currently on view in IPCC's gallery spaces. Learn about the stories behind the haute couture on display in "Sage Mountiainflower: House of Fashion" and get a glimpse of the evolution of Pueblo architecture shown in "Restorying Our HeartPlaces: Contemporary Pueblo Architecture.   00:00 - Intro 01:49 - Artists Circle Gall...

Vice President of Property Management & Development Mark Thompson (Acoma Pueblo) introduces the mission of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and takes listeners behind the scenes at the center - describing everything from Pueblo history to food and dances. With bonus tidbits you can't get anywhere else, like green chile chicken tamales, a Pueblo ball game played with deer bones, and getting be...

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center's Guest Experience Director Monique Silva discusses American Indian Week 2025, an annual celebration of Native culture featuring cultural dances, Native artists, and more. This is one of the most anticipated things to do in Albuquerque for both visitors and residents. 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Monique Intro 00:54 - What is American Indian Week? 01:32 - Student Day 02:05 -...