Chamber Voice - Belen Chamber

GREATER BELEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AND VISITOR’S CENTER
Chamber Voice
MISSION: Dedicated to the Growth and Retention of Commerce
Through Committed Partnerships
Enhancing Our Quality of Life
Becker Street Festival
Highlights of August Events!!!
September 2016
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Executive Board
Carl Gallegos
President, , BNSF
Happenings
505-205-3910
Terri Young
1st VP, BRECU
505-864-4740
Roderick Storey
2nd VP, NM Gas Co.
505-865-6623
Luz Collins
505-864-7401
Treasurer, Wells Fargo Banks, NM
Tom Greer
505-916-5604
Past President, Fast Forward Property Management
Board of Directors
Pete Armstrong
505-864-2084
Member, Armstrong Services
Carmie Carrejo
Member, US Bank
505-966-2764
Anna Duran
Member, SECU
505-565-8400
A Night Out with the First Responders!!!
Over 1500 came out and ate and celebrated
our freedom~~~
Shannon Jackson
505-241-2529
Member, PNM Resources, Inc.
Jennifer Hise
Member, CEMCO, Inc.
505-864-1200
Robert Noblin
505-864-4448
Member, Noblin Funeral Services
Bobbi Chandler
Member, VCNB/Media 9
505-864-4472
TBA
Ex-Officio, Belen Consolidated Schools
Jon Lechel
Ex-Officio, UNM-VC
Leona Vigil
Ex-Officio, City of Belen
505-925-8547
Welcome to Cowbelle in Belen!!! A darling boutique full of beautiful
western attire and accessories!!!! Woohoo!!! Just south of Wells Fargo
Bank in Belen!! Go by and welcome them.
505-864-8221
Rhona Baca Espinoza
505-864-8091
Ex-Officio, Executive Director, GBCC
GBCC Office Team
JoElla Patterson
Membership Specialist, Office Manager
Florida Gallegos
Senior Program Volunteer
Emilio Carrejo ,
Student Volunteer
New Belen Police Chief Connor and Fire Chief Garcia were given a
beautiful plaque to thank them from United Blood Services for their
recent blood drive: Battle of the Badges
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PRESIDENT’S
THOUGHTS
Dear Greater Belen Community,
Wow!! The school year is now back in session! The
Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce is extremely grateful
to State Employee Credit Union for once again sponsoring
our New Educator’s luncheon in August. We appreciate all
the teachers and administrators that were able to join us
that day as we kicked off the 2016-2017 school year.
Have you been utilizing the local businesses for start of school needs? How about if
you potentially need some help with home projects as summer is winding down? Have
you had the opportunity to try some of the delicious restaurants in Valencia County?
We have some very tasty and unique menu sites that are available in our community.
Please visit our website www.belenchamber.com to see our complete membership
directory and keep shopping locally!
Please come and join us for our After Hours Mix & Mingle event on Wednesday,
September 14th at Mitchell Theaters in Los Lunas at 5:30PM. This is an opportunity to
visit with the membership and give feedback on happenings in our community.
Our community has many opportunities for you to come out and be involved. Our Lady
of Belen Fiestas were full of many fun activities, the National Night Out was an
opportunity to meet with our local police departments that keep our communities safe,
the Valencia County Fair with the parade and other activities; and Belen MainStreet has
been working on cleaning up our buildings along downtown Becker street. Please come
out and show your love of your community in these events – it is with all of our
participation that has our community flourish and be successful.
The GBCC is working on a full day of wonderful activities, vendors and bands for our
Rio Abajo Becker Street Festival on September 24. Please come and join us for a full
day of fun – Live bands all day, Al Hurricane, Jr., Keith Sanchez and the Moonthieves,
Kevin Michael Band, Howard Stansell Band and DJ Ragon, poker bike run, Hot Air
Balloon Glow, Dance contents, a huge classic/custom car show, 75-Foot Water Slide,
Wellness Fair, Lots of food and non-food vendors, a 43 inch TV Giveaway to end the
night!
Your Networking Chamber 2016 President,
Carl Gallegos
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Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce Office News
To Our Dear and Cherished GBCC Family and Friends!!!
Rhona Baca Espinoza,
Executive Director of Greater
Belen Chamber of Commerce
First of all, thank you for your great support and friendship. The
huge turnout and response at our New Educator’s Luncheon Shake
Rattle and Roll, Our Educators Rock!!! was indicative of this. You
are so appreciated!!! We salute and honor our educators. They
work so hard and mold our future generations. A special thanks to
State Employees Credit Union as our Title Sponsor once again.
The GBCC- sponsored Valencia County Fair Parade was another
indicator of the community’s support. Wow!!! A special thanks to
our judges: Luz Chavez, Honorary Member of GBCC, Dolores Padilla, Pilot Club of Belen and
Rita Stump , President of the Pilot Club of Belen. We honored Valencia County’s First
Responders and Veterans as our Parade Marshal reflecting the theme of this year’s parade:
Honoring our Veterans, First Responders and Police. A Perfect Look took first place for the
Commercial category, BHS Cheerleaders for School Groups, Land of Enchantment Miniature
Horses for Horse Groups and Concerned Veterans for America for Non-Profit!!! Thank you to all
who came out and participated!!! We had close to 50 entrees.
Now to our largest event of the year: Rio Abajo Becker Street Festival. It is always scheduled
for the last Saturday in September and this year’s is on track to be the best ever. We have
added new events and have improved existing ones such as the Classic and Custom Car Show
and added the 75 foot water slide, a Wellness Fair and brought back our Poker Bike Run!!! It all
begins at 10:00am and runs until 9:00 pm. We will be offering a free raffle for a new 43’ Flat
Screen and will be having a Dance Contest for Two Step, Swing, Line Dance and Ranchera!!!
Great prizes for these contests!!! Award winning Black Smuggler’s and Jaramillo Winery and
Fat Sats will be offering their wines and beer selections at a huge Beer and Wine Garden with a
common seating area. Also the Balloon Glow will be going strong at 8:00pm. This year our
entertainment line up will include NM’s own Al Hurricane, Jr., Keith Sanchez and the
Moonthieves, Kevin Michael Band, Howard Stansell Band, DJ Ragon!!!
The best part of Rio Abajo Becker Street Festival is that it is free admission and jam packed
with great events and vendors all day long. Come out and support it. We will continue to
accept vendor applications until the week of the event as well as sponsorships.
The success of these events is imperative to the continued operations of the Chamber. As long
as we are able to be successful in these fundraising efforts, membership dues can remain a
great value. Thank you for all you do.
Call the office if you have any questions or would like for us to send you a Rio Abajo Becker
Street Festival Schedule of Events!!!
Blessings Always,
Rhona Baca Espinoza
Executive Director
GBCC
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*New Members*
The UPS Store
A huge welcome to Raquel Montoya
of the The UPS Store in Los Lunas.
The UPS Store is locally owned and
operated. Our staff has the
knowledge and expertise to handle
all of your mailbox, packing,
shipping, printing and other small
business services. The UPS Store is
located at 1402 Main Street NW,
Suite B in Los Lunas! Call
505-866-9081 or check out their
website at
[email protected]!!
Welcome! Raquel would like to
offer a 5% discount to GBCC
members!!!
Loan Simple Inc.
A big welcome to Loan Simple Inc.
located at 601 Main Street, Suite
#22A in Los Lunas as our newest
member of our Chamber Family !!
They specialize in refinance,
reverse and mortgages serving our
local community. Maria Marez is
the Branch Manager, Milton Barela
and Vicky Baldonado are Senior
Loan Officers. Please call them at
505-565-5474 or check out their
website at www.loansimple.com/
maria-marez for more information.
Woohoo!!!!
A Big Woo-Hoo!!!
Saturday, August 13, 2016 Belen Goju Ryu Karate awarded six
$500.00 scholarships to six young people. ( They had advertised five
but were able to award six because of a pilot classmate and friend of
Tammy's, who graduated Helicopter training together, stopped by
while training in Albuquerque and he and his wife made a $500.
donation to the scholarship program!)
This brings to a total of 44 scholarships they have awarded in
Tammy's name for a total of $22,000.00.
Sensei Richard and Sensei Cindy presented this year’s to: John Fanta,
Mattea Demick, Gwendolyn Dike, Joshua Demick, Brice Proctor and
Veronica Dike.
Looking forward to October 15, 2016's next 11th Annual Capt.
Tamara Long-Archuleta Memorial Open Karate Championships at
Belen High School Gymnasium helping us to offer great competition
and a chance to raise more funds for next year's scholarships.
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Special Member Info
ARE YOU USING YOUR CHAMBER BENEFITS?
Insert your flyer in the Chamber Voice and keep Chamber
Members advised of your promotions.
Membership Renewals!!!!!!!!
For information, call :
Workmen’s Compensation:
Financial Network Investment Corp.
864-6675
Tabet Insurance
864-2428
Baker Insurance
864-7491
Rio Grande Financial Network LLC
865-3624
Medical Insurance Information:
Baker Insurance Services
864-7491
Benefit Plus, Inc.
450-4022
Financial Network
864-6675
Rumley Financial Services
864-9270
Rio Grande Financial Network LLC
865-3624
SEEDS FOR
SUCCESS
Belen MainStreet Partnership
News
Belen MainStreet
Partnership, the downtown
historic revitalization group, recently
ordered banners to place on street lights
around our historic downtown that will
encourage Shopping Local and highlighting
our many beautiful assets in our downtown.
Also, they recently submitted a Great
Blocks on Mainstreet Grant that will fund
shovel ready plans for revitalizing our 1st
from the Railrunner station to 2nd street on
Becker Ave. The grant amount would be
for up to $75,000.00 towards these plans.
This coming September, Belen Mainstreet
Partnership will do a façade improvement
on the Greater Belen Chamber’s façade.
Great job Belen MainStreet Partnership!!!
The Center for Ageless
Living
3216 Highway 47
Los Lunas, NM 87031
505-865-4818
Bar Y Pet Hotel
205 Harrison Rd.
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-2251
KKF Media
New Mexico Bank & Trust
1125
N. Molina Road
1810 Main Street SW
Belen, NM 87002
Los Lunas, NM 87031
505-573-0471
505-830-8186
Rio Grande Financial
Network
120 Don Diego
Los Lunas, NM 87031
505-865-3624
Sam’s Club
1421 N. Renaissance Blvd
NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505-344-9063
Noblin Funeral SVC.
418 W. Reinken Ave
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-4448
NM Community
Development Loan Fund
P.O. Box 705
ABQ, NM 87103
505-243-3196
Anthony’s Refrigeration
P.O. Box 1971
Belen, NM 87002
Familia Dental
1620 Main St
Suite D
Los Lunas, NM
87031
505-388-4628
My Bank
P.O. Box 105
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-3301
Southwest
Emporium
1422 Frontage Road
Belen, NM 87002
505-859-4328
Terrace Grove
Cemetary
P.O. Box 761
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-0823
State Employees
Credit Union
19390 N. Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-0335
August Member of the Month
The Wright Choice Learning Center is 30 years in business and
accepts children six weeks to 12 year olds. They recently
reached a 4 Star Through FOCUS. On top of offering free PreK for 3 year olds. Along with Sandra’s sister Melissa Reeves
with little learners in Los Lunas. Both centers offer free PreK
for 3 and 4 year olds.
Wright Choice Learning Center has 13 employees and their capacity is for 70 kids.
Congratulations Sandra Baca for making a difference through
the years in so many children’s lives and for being a shining star
in our community.
A big Woo Hoo!!! To State Employees Credit Union of NM for stepping
up once again as the title sponsor for this great event. The New
Educator’s Shake Rattle and Roll Our Teachers Rock Luncheon was
attended by over 160 people and we celebrated our new hires in the three
school systems in Belen area. Thanks to all who were able to attend!!!
TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE: Saturday, September 24th
8:00-10:00:
Set Up for Vendors and Classic/Custom Car Show
10:00-12:00
Howard Stansell Band
12:00: Car Show begins; Health Fair and Festival Begins: Beer and Wine
Tent; Children’s Carnival Opens; 75 Foot Water Slide Opens
12:00: Keith Sanchez and the Moonthieves perform until 2:00pm
1:00pm: Poker Bike Run participants return to festival; Renee Antoinette’s
School of Dance Company performs
2:00pm: Al Hurricane Jr performs until 4:00pm
4:00pm: DJ Tamale Breath and Performing Youth Groups: Belen Goju Ryu,
Boardwalk, Belen Jazzercize
6:30pm: Kevin Michael Band Performs til 9:00pm
8:00pm: Dance Contests: Two Step, Swing, Ranchera and Cupid Shuffle
9:00pm: Free 40” TV Raffle Drawing and Closing of Festival
Great Live Bands, Huge Classic/Custom Car Show and Poker Bike Run.
With the Band Line ups especially Al Hurricane, Jr., we expect 4000 attendees!!! This event is
a Free Admission Event. Bring your own chair and stay all day!!!!
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SEPTEMBER 2016
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Rio Abajo
Becker Street
Festival
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OCTOBER UPCOMING EVENTS
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October 5: GBCC Networking Luncheon at Belen Public Library: Catered by Rutilio’s New Mexican Food: 11:301:00 pm. Cost $12.00 pp
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GBCC Board Meeting on October 25 at 5:30 pm Chamber Office
August 2016 TOURISM CENTER ACTIVITY
INCOMING CALLS: During the month of August we recorded 862 calls
WALK-INS/SIGN-INS: We recorded 35 people from New Mexico and 4 from other States, France, and Canada walking into
the Chamber for information about events, services, maps, tourist info and directions to property.
DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST: We mailed 7 relocation packages. We sent 20 New Mexico Magazine inquiries. There
were 737 hits on the Chamber Web site. And 30 regular visitors on the GBCC Facebook site!!!
Come visit our GBCC Facebook page!!!
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SHOP THESE LOCAL MEMBERS-GET A DISCOUNT!
MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Abba Technologies: 20% off an I.T. assessment for Chamber Members. 505-889-3337
Able & Willie’s: 10% off any order over $50.00. Call Bill or Charles at 864-3188, 621 N. Main Street
Al’s Styling Salon: 10% off to GBCC Members through September 30th!!! Mention this ad
Antonio’s Plumbing/Heating/Cooling: 10% discount to members: Call Antonio’s at 505-859-4285:
1707 N. Mesa Rd., Belen
Bar Y Pet Hotel: 14 day care for the cost of 13 days Call Bobbie, 864-2251
Belen Academy of Martial Arts: 10% Discount for GBCC members Call Loretta 315-9743
Bella Vida Healthcare Clinic: Non-insured patients are able to be seen for $40.00 office visit;
sports physicals-$25 Call 916-5446 for more information
Bethlehem Trading Post: 10% discount on store merchandise. Vendor items may be exception.
Black’s Smuggler’s Winery: Free Wine Tasting for GBCC Members: Call Tony Black: 388-8117
Comfort Keepers: Safety Choice personal emergency response system free installation ($50.00
value) Call 505-515-0001 for more information
Fat Sat’s Bar and Grill: 10% Member Discount Call 864-7715
Jazzercise: GBCC Members first month FREE, call 250-2982 or [email protected]
Johnson Chiropractic Clinic, LLC: 10% discount for military and law enforcement and for payment
in full at the time of service. Call 505-565-0548
Long John Silver’s: Discounts available depending on service: Call 864-4481
Maine-ly Electric, Inc.: 15% Discount to GBCC Members: Call 505-864-7332
Marty’s Muffler Shop Inc: 10% Discount on all repairs 864-8033.
listing. Call 830-2043 or email [email protected]
Paradigm Physical Therapy Belen: 10% Discount on One Month Gym Membership, Call 861-1200
Performance Automotive: 10% off on all parts and labor for all GBCC Members: Present card at
time of service. Call 505-861-1468 for more information
Professional Contracting: Senior Discount: 505-859-4220: Laura Rosales
Rutilio’s: Discounts available depending on service Call 864-0093
Sandia Self Storage– 10% off any size storage unit for the duration of the rental-864-1133
Sew What?! 10% discount on multi-piece orders, 565-2677
The UPS Store: 5% Discount on services to members: Call 505-866-9081
Small Business Computing: 10% off Bench Labor, Call 864-7179.
Trails End Framing/Gallery: 20% Discount on all items in the store, 864-6722
Southwest Emporium: 10% Discount to GBCC Members: Corina: 505-859-4828
US Bank: 20% off standard checks and reorders. Belen only! Call 861-1900
Valencia Animal Clinic: 10% off annual vaccinations, 864-4075
Valencia County News-Bulletin: 40% ad Discount on monthly Chamber Page, 864-4472
Wright Choice Learning Center: Discounts available depending on service Call 864-2530
Yucca Self Storage: 10% Discount monthly storage for GBCC Members: Call 861-0382
Yucca Veterinary Medical Center: 10% discount on annual exam and vaccines: Call 505-864-6001
The Belen Chamber is Here To Serve You– Call 505-864-8091
Phone: 864-8091
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.belenchamber.com
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Belen, NM 87002
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I would like to sponsor the following
Gold Star Title Sponsor
$5,000.00
Senior Events Sponsor
$2,500.00
Show Sponsor
$2,000.00
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$1,500.00
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$1,000.00
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$ 500.00
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Becker Street
Festival
Saturday September 24
Roll in Time:10:00am: Enter on 5th St.off Reinken Ave
Entries choose winners in each category by 3:00 pm; Awards at 4:00 pm
Immediately following event: A Car Show Parade down Becker Ave.
Pre-Registration: $20.00; Day of Show: $25.00. First 50 entries receive goody bag of
prizes: Park and Register. Participants will choose
winners by ballot. Door prizes. 16 categories, 10 special awards
Custom award plaques designed and donated by Aristech Surfaces in Belen
Send check to: GBCC, 712 Dalies Ave., Belen, NM 87002
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Please read and sign the following waiver:
I, the Undersigned, do hereby waive and release the City of Belen and the GBCC and other persons, regardless of
their capacity in any way connected with the Rio Abajo 2016 Classic and Muscle Car Show, from any and all
rights, claims or liability of any kind or nature that I might have. I further acknowledge and agree that I will be
personally liable and accept full responsibility for any and all damages caused to the grounds upon which the show
is held. I understand that photographs taken during the event may be used for publicity and advertising and other
uses. I hereby relinquish any rights to all photos taken during this event.
Signed:
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Wine and Beer Tents~Food and Craft Vendors~Live Music & Dance ~
Children’s Carnival ~ Horseshoe Competitions~Poker Bike Run
Call 505-864-8091 for more information
2016
FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY
9/11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 2PM
HELD AT THE 9/11 MEMORIAL PARK
MAIN STREET & CHURCH
Campus Newsletter
AUGUST 2016
Water-cooler
conversation
As UNM-Valencia celebrates its 35th year
serving the students of Valencia County,
the campus has a new reason to celebrate.
“We have been presented with a gift
that reconnects us to the establishment
How long have you
been at UNM-Valencia?
of our campus,” said Kristina Martinez,
UNM-Valencia Development and Donor
I am starting my third
Relations Manager. “James Williams and
academic year an UNM-Valencia.
the Williams Family have established
I started September 15, 2014.
This year, we will have 10 new
505.925.8560
Williams Family starts scholarship
Dr. Laura Musselwhite,
Dean of Instruction
How many new faculty
members are there and
in what subjects?
VALENCIA.UNM.EDU
‘The Williams Family Scholarship,’ a
perpetual scholarship in memory of the
late Mrs. Anne Tondre Williams.”
James and Anne Williams on Sept. 30, 1947
Continued on Page 3
faculty members joining us, in
the following
areas: Biology,
Business, Chemistry, Earth and
Natural Sciences,
English, Fine Arts, Game Design,
Health Information Technology,
Information Technology and
Mathematics.
Are there any new
degrees students would
be interested in?
Well, of course, all of our
degrees are interesting!
However, we do have a new
associate degree in Mathematics
that opens up a new option for
students interested in STEM.
Also, our Health Information
Technology program is a new
and vibrant associate degree
option in the Medical field that
Continued on Page 3
7th annual Gala is huge success
The 7th annual Road to Success Gala in
I will be eternally
February was a huge success, raising more
grateful to the coun-
than $40,000 for student scholarships.
try and its people,”
In large part, this success was thanks to
Flores said.
the campus’ single largest private donation from María Alberta Flores.
Flores was referred to UNM-Valencia
by long-time faculty member, Dr. Miriam
Chavez, who is a family friend.
Flores was interested in paying forward
the opportunities she had been granted
when she was an exchange student at The
University of New Mexico in 1955 by establishing a scholarship for students pursuing
a degree in Chemistry or Natural Sciences.
Dr. Chavez and her brother, Jorge
Flores’ gift of
María Alberta Flores
$20,000 was
matched with
U.S. Department of Education funds to
add $40,000 to the UNM-Valencia Endowment.
The Alberta Flores Scholarship will be
awarded as two $1,000 scholarships to
two students every Fall.
“We are so grateful to Ms. Flores, and to
the Román and Chavez families for estab-
Román, worked closely with UNM-Valencia
lishing this STEM-focused scholarship at
to ensure that creating the “Alberta Flores
UNM-Valencia,” said Dr. Alice Letteney,
Scholarship” would create the lasting trib-
Chief Executive Officer. “We will continue
ute that Ms. Flores had in mind.
to celebrate Ms. Flores’ accomplishments
“For the rewarding, never dreamed of
life, I have known in the United States,
and generosity every Fall as we award two
deserving students with her scholarship.”
UNM-Valencia Campus Newsletter
On the
Calendar
August
(22)
1st day of classes
September
Donors create Lobb scholarship
UNM-Valencia is proud to announce the
establishment of its 25th named scholarship, the “Al and Maxine Lobb Scholarship.”
The scholarship was created to honor
the Lobb’s for their support of higher
education.
“They were instrumental in teaching
(1)
Learning Commons
Open House
the importance of financially caring for
(8)
Scholarship
Reception
outside family ties,” the donors said.
(21) Wellness Fair
for capable and hard-working students
(28) Career Fair
October
(13-14) Fall Break
November
(10)
35th Anniversary
Open House (24-25)
Thanksgiving
(campus closed)
December
(23-Jan. 2)
Winter Break
(campus closed)
January
(17)
1st day of classes
February
(5)
Soup-R Bowl IX
others within one’s own family, but also,
and equally important, caring for others
Their wish is that this scholarship will
provide opportunities for years to come
to further their studies at UNM-Valencia
Campus, hoping that it will enhance their
path toward a successful scientific (STEM)
or medical career.
The Al and Maxine Lobb Scholarship
will be awarded every Fall to a student
Al and Maxine Lobb
The Al and Maxine Lobb scholarship will
with proven financial need studying in the
be the third STEM-focused scholarship at
STEM or General Science’s fields.
UNM-Valencia, and will continue to help
“We chose to establish a scholarship at
UNM-Valencia because we live in Valencia
County and are aware of its needs, and
support students studying in STEM fields
for years to come.
“We are so appreciative that Valencia
because such a scholarship will go a long
Campus was chosen as the home for this
way toward financing students’ college
wonderful legacy scholarship,” Kristina
expenses because of this campus’ low
Martinez, UNM-Valencia Development and
tuition fees,” said the donors.
Donor Relations Manager.
New digital signage
GO Bond C on horizon
Thanks to U.S. Department of Education Title V funding, UNM-Valencia is
now equipped with digital signage.
Eight large monitor screens can be
found strategically placed around the
campus for easy access to campus
information for students, faculty, staff
and guests.
The new signage will deliver visually
striking, up to date information.
Voting on Bond C will help UNM-Valencia stay current with today’s technology by upgrading the IT infrastructure to meet industry standards.
The $1.5 million the campus will
receive will provide more opportunities for Valencia County students and
creates local jobs.
Early voting begins October 22 and
Election Day is November 8.
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Williams Family
consistent push to enhance education in
Los Lunas and followed in their footsteps. A
The Williams’ family roots in Valencia
graduate of Los Lunas High School and the
County date back to the late 1800s. Anne
University of Colorado-Boulder, she began
was born to parents Joseph F. Tondre and
her teaching career at Belen Schools and
Ruth Powers Tondre, both who were strong
then went on to teach for Los Lunas Schools.
advocates of education.
In 1947, she married Mr. James Williams
Mr. Tondre was a member of the Los
and together they had 4 beautiful children,
Lunas School Board and Mrs. Tondre was
Chris, Pete, Meta and Tony. Upon the birth
the founder of the Los Lunas Library. They
of their children, she took some time off, but
both were critical in the founding of the Los
returned to teaching in the late 1960s.
Lunas Improvement Company in 1920, which
Their son, Tony Williams reminisces, “Mom
built homes in Los Lunas to attract good
was a firm believer in education. She took a
school teachers to our county.
lifelong interest in her students and believed
“We could not be more proud to have
every student had the ability and potential
such a meaningful investment made to our
to learn and become a productive citizen.”
campus. Anne was a long time resident of
The Williams family is proud to honor
Los Lunas, a teacher in both Belen and Los
Anne’s memory with the creation of The
Lunas and one of the founding members of
Williams Family Scholarship, which will be
the UNM-Valencia Advisory Board,” Martinez
awarded every Fall to a deserving UNM-Va-
said. “Anne was critical in the development of
lencia student.
our campus as we know it today, and now we
The family hopes that the creation of the
have a scholarship that will honor her memo-
scholarship will honor Anne’s memory and
ry in perpetuity.”
her love and dedication to education for
Anne grew up surrounded by her parents’
Water-Cooler Conversation
students can pursue as a pathway into
the workforce.
Are there any upcoming
events the community would
enjoying attending?
Yes, we have several events during
the Fall Semester. Constitution Day is
September 19, Reading New Mexico is
October 19, and our Valencia Speaks
community forum is October 25.
A very notable event is happening
November 10. In addition to being the
Tutoring made
easy for students
UNM-Valencia’s Title V
Next Generation Grant
announces the establishment of The Learning Commons.
The center combines
the new Math Center
and Writing Center with
the existing STEM Center and Learning Center
for an all-encompassing
place for students to get
help with any of their
classes including tutoring, study sessions and
the opportunity to meet
with faculty in a less intimidating environment.
The Learning Commons is in the Learning
Center, located next
to the Library, and will
host an Open House
on September 1, from
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Valencia County students.
campus will mark its 35th birthday! There
will be food, tours, speakers, and an art
show happening that day.
Anything about campus the
community should know about?
Aside from our anniversary celebra-
The community will really enjoy it,
tion, the community should be aware of
and it will be a wonderful way for the
the meaningful and useful improvements
campus to say thank you to community
members for 35 years of support.
What are you looking
forward to this semester?
I am very much looking forward to
integrating the new faculty members
into the Valencia Campus community.
I hope that they bond as a cohort, and
that are being made to campus, because
of their support and commitment.
Two of the academic buildings on
campus are getting new roofs, plus we
are also improving some of our academic resources, such as labs.
Are there new classrooms?
Desks? Updated labs?
We have upgraded two of our labs —
the Chemistry lab and the Physics/Engi-
Valencia Campus Veterans’ Day cele-
take the opportunity to get to know all
neering lab (paid for with funds from
bration, that is the day upon which the
of the faculty and staff.
the Title III STEM Grant).
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THE CITY OF BELEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
THE PANAGOPOULOS AGENCY PRESENTS...
FREE COMMUNITY
FIRE SAFETY SEMINAR
Did you know that MOST
fires can be prevented?
Join the Belen Fire Department and learn from fire
safety professionals about home and business fire
safety, fire prevention, fire alarms, smoke detectors,
fire extinguishers, cooking fires, carbon monoxide,
and much more!!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016
5:30-7pm at BELEN CITY HALL
Ligh t refre shm e n ts w ill b e s e rve d .
2016
Honoring the Historical Roots and Lifestyle of the
Lower Rio Grande River Community
VENDOR INFORMATIONAL LETTER
September 24, 2016
Rio Abajo Days for 2016 will be here before we know it! This year our events and locations
for activities will be expanded from what they have been in previous years. Poker Bike Run,
Classic/Custom Car Show, beer and wine tent, premier live bands: Al Hurricane, Jr., Keith
Sanchez and Moonthieves, parades and vendors and this year a health fair and a 75 foot
water slide will be located in the Heart of Belen at Main Street and along Becker Avenue,
ONE DAY ONLY, Saturday, September 24th, From 12:00noon ‘til 9:00pm. We anticipate that
the crowds for vendors will be bigger than ever before and that you as a vendor will see
increased traffic to your booth. We invite you to come to Belen and join us at the Rio Abajo
Day Street Festival as a vendor on Saturday, September 24, 2016.
We will be organizing all food booths together as a food court and non-food vendors
will all be together, as well, located close to the tents, car show and gazebo areas.
The event will not be extended further than three blocks so that all vendors will have
the same opportunities to do well at the event.
Please look at the attached form. If you have questions, please contact us.
Best wishes,
Rhona Baca Espinoza
Executive Director
Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce
712 Dalies Ave.
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-8091
505-864-7461 (Fax)
www.belenchamber.org
VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM
September 24, 2016
12:00 noon ‘til 9:00pm
Heart of Belen (100 N. Main Street and Becker Avenue)
I-25 Exit 195
Belen, NM
Contacts:
The Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 505-864-8091 [email protected]
Fees:
Food Vendors $150.00; Non-Food Vendors (10x10 Space) $75.00; Political (10x10 Space) $250.00
Payment due upon registration
Cost applies to outside booths- vendors provide their own displays & furnishings.
Booths will be assigned according to size and space available.
Please mail, fax or deliver Registration form with appropriate payment (check, credit card (VISA, MC) or money order to:
The Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce, 712 Dalies, Belen, NM 87002
Registration Deadline September 12th
Schedule:
Saturday Sept 24th 12:00noon to 9:00pm
Vendors are expected to stay open all day
Vendors may take down displays after 8:00 p.m.
For More Information Call the Chamber @ (505) 864-8091
NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________________
BUSINESS NAME:___________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________________PHONE___________________ FAX __________
CITY: ____________________________ STATE: ___________ ZIP: ___________________________________
Cell___________________ E-Mail_________________________________
Description of merchandise ______________________________________________________
*Size of booth: (width, height and length): __________________________________________________
Food Vendors must have proper EID permit/license. Submit Copy with Application.
Basic electricity for lighting is included in booth fee. Additional electricity can be obtained for a $25.00 fee.
Do you need an additional electric hookup? Yes ___ No ___
I/We acknowledge that the Greater Belen Chamber of Commerce and the City of Belen will not be held responsible for injury or
loss.
Signature
Date
Print Name: _____________________________________
_____Notes and Special Requests- Please check here and note on reverse side
*Information Required
Massage by Alicia - Headlines Salon
237 N. Main Street, Belen, 87002
(Services Offered)
Deep Tissue Massage! Swedish Massage! Hot Stone
Massage! Trigger Point Therapy! Prenatal Massage!
(Prices)
$30 – 1 Hour Massage
$45 – 1.5 Hour Massage
$15 – 30 Minute Foot Scrub Add-on
$15 – 30 Minute Facial Add-on
(Contact)
Call/Text Alicia to book your appointment! (505) 236-8713
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-6:30pm and Friday & Saturday 8am-2pm by appointment only!
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Hours:
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Call Any Time, Any Day
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Balloon Fiesta & Rail Combo Pass
Avoid the traffic and parking headaches and take the New
Mexico Rail Runner Express to the most colorful event in the world!
The New Mexico Rail Runner Express has partnered with the
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta to create a special Balloon
Fiesta & Rail Pass, which is available for both weekends of the Fiesta.
Included in the Pass
 All-Zone, All Day Pass on the Rail Runner
 Shuttle from the Los Ranchos/ Journal Center Rail
Runner Station to the Balloon Fiesta Park and back
 Admission to a morning or afternoon Balloon Fiesta
session on the day you choose
Dates Available
 Saturday, October 1
 Sunday, October 2
 Saturday, October 8
 Sunday, October 9
Combo Pass Pricing
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Adults (13-61): $25
Seniors (62 & older): $20
Children (6-12): $12
Children (5 & Under): Free
Available Online Only at
nmrailrunner.com
Ticket Sales
Tickets must be purchased in advance online at nmrailrunner.com, and cannot be purchased on the
train or at the Balloon Fiesta office. Riders must have a ticket to board the shuttle.
AUCTION
Saturday, September 17th
Preview Sat. September 17th at The
Auction House - 225 N. Main, Belen
9:00 am To 12:00 Noon
Personal Property
Online Only
All Kinds of Items from Several Estates. Lots of Furniture, Mechanic’s Tool Chest, and
Lots of Mechanic’s Tools. Plus Native American Jewelry, Small Appliances, Washer &
Dryer, Remote Control Toy Vehicles, Antique Sewing Machine, Clocks, Computer Items,
CDs & DVDs, Arts & Crafts Supplies, Office Supplies, Glassware, Household Items,
Box Lots, and Les Junque Extraordinaire. Over 400 Lots. Catalog Online Sept. 9th.
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Sachs 5th Real Estate
Buying or Selling
Call The
Valencia County
Real Estate Experts
SACHS 5TH
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Sachs5th.com - [email protected]
505.864.8081 (Auction & Real Estate)
505.864.3122 (Real Estate)
225 N. Main Street, Belen, New Mexico 87002
Career Services
Dear Employer,
You are invited to participate in the Annual Community Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016
at UNM-Valencia. The Career Fair will be hosted in our Student Community Center from 10:00
A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and booths are available free of charge.
We extend a personal invitation to your organization to network with other local business and share
occupational knowledge while attracting qualified candidates for your staffing needs. This event will
bring together the business community, students, and community members to build economic
prosperity in Valencia County. By participating you will have the opportunity to share information
about your profession and employment and/or internship opportunities you may have available.
Please register via the attached registration form. To be included in promotional materials,
registration must be received by August 28, 2016. A confirmation letter and parking permit will be
emailed to participating employers with detailed instructions regarding the event.
We want to assist in your recruitment efforts and participate in the economic development of our
community. We hope that this event will be the first of many where the entire community can
participate in increasing workforce knowledge, fostering economic development and improving the
strength of our community network. We look forward to your participation and encourage you to
contact our office with questions regarding this event.
Sincerely,
Sarah Clawson
Career Services Manager
T: (505) 295-8840
F: (505) 925-8901
E: [email protected]
encl: Registration Form
REGISTRATION
☐ I would like to host a booth at the Career Fair
 Wednesday, September 28, 2016
 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (open for set-up at 9 a.m.)
 UNM-Valencia Campus, Student
Community Center
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I have special dietary needs
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Vegetarian
Other:______________________
Light refreshments will be available to those
hosting a booth. We will attempt to meet
various dietary needs.
If you would like to participate, please fill out the following information and return to: [email protected] or
fax to (505) 925-8901.
Name of Business
Business Address
Name of Contact Person
Number of Reps
Attending
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Describe your business and/or the
positions you have available.
Please note any special booth
needs such as electrical access.
You do not need to have available
positions to attend the Career Fair.
We are also seeking employers who
want to share information about their
profession with those seeking to make
a career choice.
*Form will expand as you type.
If you have any further questions, please call Sarah Clawson at (505) 925-8840. We look forward to seeing
everyone at this event. A confirmation letter with details and a parking pass will be sent when this form is
returned.
***TO BE INCLUDED IN PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS PLEASE RETURN FORM
NO LATER THAN September 6, 2016
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Saturday, Sept. 24
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Bloodmobile
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