Confidence, discipline and resilience are all essential traits for living a fulfilling life, especially for kids searching for their place in the real world. In Santa Fe, Tony Potter is helping the next generation, and their families, build these qualities through the power of martial arts. 

As president of It All Matters Inc., Potter joined “Conversations Different” host Inez Russell Gomez in discussing the nonprofit’s mission to uplift children and create a space for them to strengthen their emotional, cognitive, physical and social skills, while emphasizing the importance of building people up rather than tearing them down.  

Potter also briefly shares on the personal journey he took to get to this line of work and how it has shaped his view of life thus far.  

The It All Matters Inc. martial arts program has been around for 23 years. Learn more about the program and an upcoming January gala by visiting ItAllMattersInc.com

Confidence,&nbsp;discipline&nbsp;and&nbsp;resilience are&nbsp;all&nbsp;essential traits for living a fulfilling life, especially for kids searching for their place in the&nbsp;real&nbsp;world.&nbsp;In Santa Fe, Tony Potter is helping the next&nbsp;generation,&nbsp;and their families,&nbsp;build these qualities through the&nbsp;power&nbsp;of&nbsp;martial arts.&nbsp;
As president of It All Matters Inc.,&nbsp;Potter&nbsp;joined&nbsp;&ldquo;Conversations Different&rdquo;&nbsp;host Inez Russell Gomez&nbsp;in discussing the nonprofit&rsquo;s mission&nbsp;to&nbsp;uplift&nbsp;children and&nbsp;create a space for them to&nbsp;strengthen&nbsp;their emotional,&nbsp;cognitive,&nbsp;physical&nbsp;and&nbsp;social&nbsp;skills, while&nbsp;emphasizing&nbsp;the importance&nbsp;of building&nbsp;people&nbsp;up&nbsp;rather than tearing them down.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Potter&nbsp;also&nbsp;briefly&nbsp;shares&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;personal&nbsp;journey he took to get to this line of work&nbsp;and how&nbsp;it&nbsp;has&nbsp;shaped&nbsp;his view&nbsp;of&nbsp;life&nbsp;thus far.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The It All Matters Inc. martial arts program has been around for 23 years. Learn more about the program and an upcoming January gala by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itallmattersinc.com/">ItAllMattersInc.com</a>

Conversations Different is presented by the Santa Fe New Mexican and features host Inez Russell Gomez in provocative talks with local and regional personalities shaping the landscape of Northern New Mexico.

Inez Russell Gomez is Opinion Page Editor at the Santa Fe New Mexican with decades of experience writing and editing the news in America's oldest capital city.

Conversations Different is presented by the Santa Fe New Mexican and features host Inez Russell Gomez in provocative talks with local and regional personalities shaping the landscape of Northern New Mexico.
Inez Russell Gomez is Opinion Page Editor at the Santa Fe New Mexican with decades of experience writing and editing the news in America's oldest capital city.

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Tony Potter discusses how a Santa Fe martial arts program is preparing kids for the real world 

Traditional Spanish Market, one of Santa Fe’s biggest cultural events, returns to the Plaza July 25-26, showcasing another year of juried artwork from artists across the region. 

The market has been around since 1926. Artists accepted into the event are given the unique opportunity to spotlight their craftsmanship for a weekend while connecting with people in the community whether it be with returning patrons or first-time visitors.  

On the latest “Conversations Different” podcast episode, host Inez Russell Gomez is joined by an artist and organizer from this year’s Traditional Spanish Market: Arlene Cisneros Sena, master santera, and Jeanette Salazar, program manager with The Atrisco Companies which oversees the market’s operations.  

Cisneros Sena and Salazar discuss the market’s cultural significance, reflect on their individual contributions ahead of the market’s debut and share why preserving traditional art forms still has value in today’s world.  

As a master santera, Cisneros Sena also explains her work in painting religious retablos. Some have become fixtures in Catholic churches throughout Northern New Mexico.   

For more information about the market, visit traditionalspanishmarket.org

Traditional Spanish Market, one of Santa Fe&rsquo;s biggest cultural events,&nbsp;returns to the Plaza July 25-26,&nbsp;showcasing&nbsp;another year of&nbsp;juried artwork&nbsp;from&nbsp;artists&nbsp;across&nbsp;the region.&nbsp;
The market has been around&nbsp;since 1926.&nbsp;Artists&nbsp;accepted into the&nbsp;event&nbsp;are given the unique opportunity to spotlight their&nbsp;craftsmanship&nbsp;for a weekend&nbsp;while connecting with people&nbsp;in the community&nbsp;whether&nbsp;it be&nbsp;with&nbsp;returning patrons&nbsp;or first-time visitors.&nbsp;&nbsp;
On the latest &ldquo;Conversations Different&rdquo; podcast episode, host Inez Russell Gomez is joined by an artist and organizer from this year&rsquo;s Traditional Spanish Market: Arlene Cisneros Sena, master santera, and Jeanette Salazar, program manager with The Atrisco Companies which oversees the market&rsquo;s operations.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Cisneros Sena and Salazar discuss the market&rsquo;s cultural significance, reflect on their individual contributions ahead of the market&rsquo;s debut and share why preserving traditional art forms still has value in today&rsquo;s world.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As a master&nbsp;santera,&nbsp;Cisneros Sena also&nbsp;explains her&nbsp;work&nbsp;in&nbsp;painting&nbsp;religious retablos. Some&nbsp;have&nbsp;become&nbsp;fixtures&nbsp;in&nbsp;Catholic churches&nbsp;throughout Northern New Mexico.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
For more information&nbsp;about the market, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://traditionalspanishmarket.org/">traditionalspanishmarket.org</a>

Traditional Spanish Market: One of Santa Fe’s biggest events returns this July showcasing juried artwork

New Mexico’s oil and gas industry is a touchy subject if you ask anyone. Supporters say it’s the lifeline to the state’s economy and without it, New Mexico wouldn’t have the luxuries or cashflow that it does. But on the flip side, opponents argue the industry is allowing contaminants to pollute the environment, putting communities’ health and future sustainability at risk.  

To understand a professional’s perspective on this debate, Missi Currier, president and CEO of the New Mexico Oil & Gas Association, joins the latest “Conversations Different” podcast episode.   

Currier discusses with host Inez Russell Gomez what energy production means for the state and how it correlates to other industries that affect our economy and daily lives, from personal use products to public infrastructure.  

In the episode, Currier is asked about whether she thinks the state can transition away from oil and gas production and what that would look like given modern day environmental challenges.  

She also offers her view on the controversial topic of produced water.

New Mexico&rsquo;s oil and gas industry is a touchy subject if you ask anyone. Supporters say it&rsquo;s the lifeline to the state&rsquo;s economy and without it, New Mexico wouldn&rsquo;t have the luxuries or cashflow that it does. But on the flip side, opponents argue the industry is allowing contaminants to pollute the environment, putting communities&rsquo; health and future sustainability at risk.&nbsp;&nbsp;
To understand&nbsp;a&nbsp;professional&rsquo;s perspective on this&nbsp;debate,&nbsp;Missi Currier, president and CEO of the New Mexico Oil &amp; Gas Association,&nbsp;joins&nbsp;the latest &ldquo;Conversations Different&rdquo; podcast&nbsp;episode.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Currier discusses with host Inez Russell Gomez what energy production means for the state and how it correlates to other industries that affect our economy and daily lives, from personal use products to public infrastructure.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In the episode, Currier is asked&nbsp;about&nbsp;whether she thinks the state can transition away&nbsp;from&nbsp;oil and gas&nbsp;production&nbsp;and what that would look like given&nbsp;modern day&nbsp;environmental challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;
She also offers her view on the controversial topic of produced water.

NMOGA’s Missi Currier discusses energy production in New Mexico and its role on the economy

Fourth of July celebrations are one of America’s favorite pastimes that honor our nation’s history and independence. Each year, friends and family mark the occasion in their own ways, but a common activity is fireworks.   

In Santa Fe, the Kiwanis Club puts on a fireworks display for the entire city to experience without having to pay the costs of doing it yourself or the risk of setting anything on fire. The event draws crowds of all ages who watch from afar as the night sky gets painted with color.  

However, the magic wouldn’t be possible without the support of fireworks experts such as Santa Fe native Nicolas Flores. He’s in charge of firing off the display.  

Flores joins the latest podcast episode of “Conversations Different,” to discuss with host Inez Russell Gomez, what it takes to execute a successful Fourth of July fireworks show.  

The two delve into how Flores became certified to handle such explosives aside from his day job of being a massage therapist. He explains the process for getting the fireworks ready for launch and how they even have certain names.   

Flores also speaks on the change in venue this year, from Santa Fe Place mall to Gen. Franklin E. Miles Park, and what those logistics will entail for the festivities.

Fourth of July celebrations are one of America&rsquo;s favorite&nbsp;pastimes&nbsp;that&nbsp;honor&nbsp;our&nbsp;nation&rsquo;s&nbsp;history and&nbsp;independence.&nbsp;Each year,&nbsp;friends and family mark the occasion&nbsp;in their&nbsp;own ways,&nbsp;but&nbsp;a common activity&nbsp;is fireworks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
In Santa Fe, the Kiwanis Club puts on a fireworks display for the entire city to experience without having to pay the costs of doing it yourself or the risk of setting anything on fire. The event draws crowds of all ages who watch from afar as the night sky gets painted with color.&nbsp;&nbsp;
However, the&nbsp;magic&nbsp;wouldn&rsquo;t&nbsp;be possible&nbsp;without the&nbsp;support&nbsp;of&nbsp;fireworks experts such as&nbsp;Santa Fe native&nbsp;Nicolas&nbsp;Flores.&nbsp;He&rsquo;s&nbsp;in charge of&nbsp;firing&nbsp;off&nbsp;the&nbsp;display.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Flores joins&nbsp;the latest&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;episode&nbsp;of &ldquo;Conversations Different,&rdquo;&nbsp;to discuss&nbsp;with host Inez Russell Gomez,&nbsp;what it takes to execute&nbsp;a&nbsp;successful&nbsp;Fourth of July fireworks&nbsp;show.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The two delve into&nbsp;how Flores became certified to handle such explosives&nbsp;aside from his day job of being a massage therapist. He explains the&nbsp;process&nbsp;for getting the fireworks&nbsp;ready&nbsp;for&nbsp;launch&nbsp;and how they even&nbsp;have certain&nbsp;names.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Flores&nbsp;also speaks on the change&nbsp;in&nbsp;venue&nbsp;this year, from Santa Fe Place mall to&nbsp;Gen.&nbsp;Franklin E. Miles Park, and what those&nbsp;logistics&nbsp;will entail for&nbsp;the festivities.

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