Karen Heldmeyer, former city councilor, will discuss Santa Fe city politics in light of the recent city elections. She plans to talk about issues including the city budget, the current governing body, and how city residents can become more involved in local political affairs.

Joelle Marier currently works as the BLM Grassroots Organizer for the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance. Outside of her multifaceted role as a community organizer, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, skiing, and just plain experiencing the wild lands of New Mexico and the Western U.S. – the essence of which she attempts to capture through nature writing and traditional drawing media.