Voices of the Northern Rio Grande

Stories of family, history, love, adventures, misadventures as told by the people of our area.

Come enjoy stories of family, history, love, adventures, and misadventures as told by the people of our area. On the second Saturday of each month, 2-4 featured guests will be invited to share their stories at Questa Library.

Michael Rael hosts and curates this monthly gathering in collaboration with Voices of the Northern Rio Grande and Questa Library. Stories from these gatherings will become part of the digital community archive and be available to listen to via the library and online.

The Voces de Nuestro País story-sharing events are now also being shared as a monthly podcast! Find the “Voces de Nuestro País” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon music.

    • Amalia
    • Arroyo Hondo
    • Arroyo Seco
    • Costilla
    • El Rito
    • La Lama
    • Questa
    • Red River
    • San Cristobal
    • Sunshine Valley

Voces de Nuestro País

Voices of Our Area

5. Community Open Mic

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4. Arellano Brothers

January 10th, featuring Chris and Rodney Arellano, nationally acclaimed and locally beloved musicians
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3. Louise Gallegos and David Cisneros

December 13, 2025. Inspiring stories from Louise Gallegos and David Cisneros.
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1. Mark Sideris and the restoration of St. Anthony’s Church in Questa

In this episode from October 11, 2025 we hear about chicken bones, miraculous appearances in wooden beam, a community’s incredible dedication and more!
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2. Dino Archuleta and Fritz Davis

Enjoy this, the second "Voces de Nuestro País" story-sharing event at Questa Library on November 8, 2025, with Dino Archuleta and Fritz Davis.
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Daniel Carmona: “I’ve always wanted to be a farmer”

Daniel Carmona of Cerro Vista Farm reflects on wanting to be a farmer since he was five years old.
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Cathy Hope: Arriving, Gardening, Building, and Departing

In this segment of Voices de Aquí, long-time resident of the Latir area Cathy Hope reflects on thirty years of high desert gardening, arriving in a new place and moving on.
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Bernie Torres: Los Dias

In this segment of Voices de Aquí, Bernie Torres of Amalia and Costilla shares the local tradition of "Los Dias" as well as some early related memories and his connection and role with the tradition.
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Carrie Leven – Kiowa Trail

In this segment of the Voices de Aquí series, we hear about the Kiowa Trail from Carrie Leven, resident of Questa for over 25 years, acequia parsiante, and archaeologist for Carson National Forest Questa Ranger District.
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Esther Garcia – Riding the School Bus in Winter

In this segment of in the Voices de Aquí series, Esther Garcia shares memories from her childhood of wild school bus rides in winter.
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