Board
Keep Albuquerque Beautiful is dedicated to community education initiatives and activities focused on litter prevention, beautification, and recycling. KAB works to inspire communities to help build a clean and sustainable future for the City of Albuquerque. Board of Directors support the mission of Keep Albuquerque Beautiful through active participation in the planning and execution of events and initiatives.
Ramona “Monie” Corona
Ramona "Monie" Corona is a dedicated educator with 28 years of experience in the Albuquerque Public School system. Currently serving as an Outdoor Educator with the Indian Education Department, Monie works with children across the district to foster their roles as stewards of the earth. Her focus is on sustainability, helping to create and maintain conditions where humans and nature can coexist in productive harmony, supporting both present and future generations.
Since 2019, Monie has been an active board member of Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, contributing to community beautification and environmental preservation efforts. She is also the visionary behind "Thirst for the Outdoors," an adventure fair designed to showcase the incredible outdoor opportunities available in New Mexico. Through this event, Monie encourages the community to engage with and appreciate the natural world around them.
Richard C. Bumstead, FASLA
A native of the southwestern United States, Richard grew up in Arizona, New Mexico and Montana. College drew him to the Illinois Institute of Technology where he earned a BS in City and Regional Planning, followed by his MLA from the University of Illinois. The first job out of Graduate School took him to the University of Chicago, where he remained for 35 years as the campus landscape architect, becoming well-versed in what makes a university campus environment an asset for attracting the best faculty, students, and staff. In that role, he oversaw the development of the campus as a botanic garden, further enhancing the University experience by creating award-winning gardens and memorable landscapes. Worked closely with the University’s Development Office to create a donor-funded garden endowment to support these efforts. Upon retirement in 2019, he headed back home to the high desert and his beloved New Mexico.