On Season 2 of ¡Viva New Mexico!, host Jaimey B. talks with certified nurse practitioner and founder of Project Basecamp podcast Aria Candelaria about creating a safe space for addiction recovery stories, why she interviews certified peer support workers with lived experience, and how her daily clinical work at Duke City Recovery Toolbox informs the podcast’s mission. Plus, she discusses the stigma surrounding methadone clinics and medication-assisted treatment, the importance of Native American voices in recovery narratives, and how compassion and understanding can transform the way medical providers approach addiction care in New Mexico. Check out the whole conversation below!

Opinion
On Set in New Mexico: Community, Competition and the Future of Film
Story and photos by : James Blackburn, NM Film Camera, Editor Walking into the Albuquerque Rail Yards for the 2026 On Set in New Mexico: Film


