Pueblo in Focus Podcast
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) invites you to experience Pueblo In Focus, a space designed to deepen understanding of Pueblo culture through meaningful, story-driven conversations.
Each episode is thoughtfully developed to expand awareness and appreciation of Pueblo culture among both local Albuquerque audiences and visitors to New Mexico. Through these conversations, listeners will gain insight into the IPCC campus, as well as Pueblo history, art, food, and cultural traditions shared by the knowledgeable staff who bring this work to life every day.
We invite you to explore Pueblo In Focus as part of a more immersive and connected learning experience. We look forward to sharing these stories with you.
All Episodes
Pueblo In Focus: S1 Ep. 6 Honoring 50 Years: In Her Words
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…
Pueblo In Focus: S1 Ep. 5 Witness to History
Ada Melton, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s longest business tenant, shares 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 in Focus: S1 E4 Pueblo Cuisine & Creativity
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…
Pueblo in Focus: S1 E3 Giving Back: Connecting to Culture
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…
Pueblo in Focus: S1 E2 Reflections from the Founders
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…
Pueblo in Focus: S1 E1 Story Keepers
Ep. 1: 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 in Focus: Episode 8
In the newest episode of Pueblo in Focus, hear 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…
Pueblo in Focus: Episode 7
Get ready for the holiday season by hearing all about IPCC’s annual Gingerbread House Contest! Guest Experience Director Monique Silva will be explaining how you can enter the contest and have your gingerbread house displayed at IPCC. Indian Pueblo Kitchen baker Rita…
Pueblo In Focus: Episode 6
Hear about how we celebrate Balloon Fiesta Week and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, some of the most highly anticipated events at IPCC.
Pueblo In Focus: Episode 5
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…
Pueblo In Focus’ first episode was released April 17, 2025 and is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.