Chamber Newsletter_April 2015

CHAMBER CONNECTION
April 2015
Letter From President,
Rick Spragins
Table of
Contents
To all of our fantastic Chamber Members,
Executive Director
Dorrie Faubus-McCarty
Happy Springtime!
Please lord don't give us a last blast of winter as our trees begin to bud, with our
hopes of getting outside to enjoy the beautiful world you gave us. Thank you for all
you do for us. Can I have an Amen?
Office Manager
Candace Lewis
To me Spring brings joy, and a time to take a look at how our first quarter looks, in
the midst of the dreadful April 15th. It's also a time to reflect on the past year, and
hope, if it was a good year we don't have to pay additional taxes, and if it was a bad
year, we still hope we didn't have to pay taxes! Oh well, so much for wishful
thinking.
Communications Coordinator
Ester Portillo
Membership/Special Events
Coordinator
As I meet with business owners throughout our community it seems as though there
is one common theme that keeps coming up. "We can't hire enough people to fulfill
the demand of our business." Where did our workforce go? How do our businesses
deliver great customer service when we know we don't have the personnel to keep up
with the demand? Good question????
Kathleen Garcia
Office Assistant
Cassandra Washington
President’s Letter
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2014/2015 Board of Directors
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Business of the Month
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Please don't take this as if I'm preaching, but it's my opinion for whatever it's worth,
we should not promise something if we can't deliver.
Maybe there are times in business when we simply have to
say "I'm sorry but at this time, we cannot perform these
services, but as soon as my resources free up, we will call
you."
I know this sounds totally against any business principles
we've learned in our business life, but as a customer I think
I would rather have someone tell me they can't perform my
request, than frustrate the crap out of me wondering why
no one has shown up! Tell me something, don't leave me
hanging.
Does this make sense? To me I would just rather tell the
truth than leave a customer hanging in the wind. We all
know darn well, if they have a bad experience, they are going to tell at least six
people. Then those six are going to tell another six, and the forward chain of events
are just flat not going to be good for business.
February Calendar
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Chamber Champions
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Chamber Diamonds
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The Chamber appreciates all of our members. Thank you to our wonderful staff and
board for all they do. Remember to check your weekly Chamber updates for
upcoming events. We try to provide value to our members, and if you have
suggestions please provide us with your feedback.
Emerald Members
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"One customer, well taken care of, could be more valuable than $10,000 worth of
advertising." Jim Rohn
Chamber Members
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Best Regards,
Rick Spragins
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2014 - 2015 Board of Directors
Roswell Chamber of Commerce
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and
become more, you are a leader. ~John Quincy Adams~
EXECUTIVE
BOARD MEMBERS
BOARD
MEMBERS
Don Bullock BOARD
MEMBERS (CONT.)
Judy Smith Rick Spragins Bullocks Jewelry Lifestyles Kitchen & Design Comfort Keepers
President Terri French Dawn Tschabrun Ritter & Company John Dalton Pecos Valley Chiropractic
Vice President Shane Hall First American Bank 1st Vice President
Kaye Whitefoot
Dairy Producers of New Mexico
Treasurer
Jim Burress Dean Baldwin Painting
Past President
Robert Garcia Fenn Foods Lovelace Regional Hospital-­‐ Roswell Betty Young Read & Stevens
Bobby Graves Xcel Energy Carl Kallansrud Small Business Development Center Terry Lindberg
Hippie C hicks Brooke Linthicum Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Bill Marley Gandy Marley Ranch Jesus (Chuy) Medina Aersale Shawna Perry Glorieta Geoscience, Inc Steve Shanor Hinkle Shanor Law Firm
EX-OFFICIO
MEMBERS
Tom Burris Roswell Independent School District Jerry Grizzle New Mexico Military Institute Brad Houston Agricultural Specialist Dennis Kintigh Mayor, City of Roswell John Madden Eastern New Mexico University-­‐Roswell John Mulcahy Chaves County Economic Development Peggy Seskey Mainstreet Roswell/Roswell Redcoat Pres. Kyle D. Smiley Wooton
County Commissioner 3
March 2015 Business of the Month
2103 N. Main
Roswell, NM 88201
(575)622-4919
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MAKE HER SMILE
AGAIN
Hurting children in Chaves County
need caring volunteers who are
willing to advocate, facilitate,
monitor and make recommendations
to the court in their best interest.
CASA volunteers must be good
investigators and be able to
communicate their findings in a
confident, professional manner.
After the initial training, 2 hours a
week can change a child’s life forever!
Come join our innovative
team of volunteers and be a part of our cutting edge program!
Go to www.casakids.org
or call 625-0112 and talk to Amber about how to
get started.
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You are invited to join us for the
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
When: Thursday, April 9, 2015
Time: 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Location: Pasta Café @ 1208 N. Main Street
FOOD, REFRESHMENTS
AND DOOR PRIZES
Are you planning a luncheon? Wedding? Private Party?
Let us handle your catering needs.
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Calendar
April
2015
Business After Hours at J.S.
Ward & Son
Camp Movie Launch Night
The Art of Collage
April 2 Galaxy 8 6:00 p.m. 623-­‐1212 April 11 10am-­‐12pm Roswell Museum and Art Center 10:00 a.m. -­‐ 12:00 p.m. 624-­‐6744 Ext. 22 April 23 110 W. College Blvd. #G 5:00 -­‐ 7:00 pm 623-­‐5695
Celebrate Easter In Roswell
Mornings With The Mayor
Make Time For Kids
April 4 Spring River Park & Zoo and the Chaves County Courthouse 10:30 a.m. April 14 Roswell Chamber of Commerce
7:00 am
623-5695
April 24 The Liberty -­‐ 312 N. Virginia 5:00 pm 625-­‐0112 Business After Hours at Pasta
Cafe
Altrussa Golf Tournament
April 9 1208 N. Main 5:00 -­‐ 7:00 pm 623-­‐5695
April 18
NMMI Golf Course
317-2125
Movie Night: Disney Nature:
Oceans
April 24 Roswell Museum and Art Center 7:00 pm
Mornings With Members
Roswell Walk For Autism
Bowl For Kid’s Sake
April 9 Roswell Chamber of Commerce
7:00 am
623-5695
April 18
Spring River Park and Zoo
12:00 - 4:00 pm
kristasmith@nmauCsmsociety.org April 25 Center City Lanes 3905 SE Main 627-­‐2227 Career and Job Expo
Out Of This World Job Fair
Polynesian Night
April 10 University High School 25 W. MarCn St. 5:30-­‐7:30 P.M. 627-­‐2750 April 22 Roswell Civic Center 624-­‐6040
April 25 Pearson Auditorium at New Mexico Military InsCtute 700 -­‐ 9:00 pm 575)623-­‐3725 Ribbon Cutting at Peachtree Village
Beautiful Offerings Tour
April 10 1301 W. Country Club Road 4:00 pm 623-­‐5695 April 19 Grace Community Church 6:30 p.m.
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Check our catalog, renew your materials,
download eBooks, or access online resources
on our website: www.roswellpubliclibrary.org
Sunday
2 pm – 6 pm
301 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-7101
We're celebrating National
Library Week this month with
fun events, contests and special
prizes and giveaways! We'll be
taking pictures of how you
enjoy the library to share with
others, so be on the lookout for
Library Snapshot Day! Guess
the number of books contest
will return and keep an eye out
for a fun Facebook contest as
well! Swing by on Patron
Appreciation Day for a special
thank you!
Monday
9 am – 9 pm
Tuesday
9 am – 9 pm
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CLOSED
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Class
6:00 pm
Social Media
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Story Time*
10 am and
3:30 pm
Space and
Spaceships
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CLASSES
National
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National
activities:
April 13 - Contests start
April 14 - National Library Workers Day
April 15 - National Bookmobile Day
April 16 - Library Snapshot Day
April 17 – Patron Appreciation Day
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Story Time*
2:00 pm
Easter
The book drop
will close at
6:00 pm April 4.
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*Must arrive within the
first 15 minutes of
program to participate
in crafts.
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Library
Week
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Story Time*
10 am and
3:30 pm
It’s Raining,
It’s Pouring
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Story Time*
10 am and
3:30 pm
Gardens
Saturday
9 am – 6 pm
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Story Time*
10 am and
3:30 pm
Library Land
Tuesday, April 7 and
Saturday, April 11. Join
us to learn more about
using Facebook and
Pinterest. Register at
the Reference Desk.
All Ages Program
2:00 pm April 18
Western Music
by Steve Cormier
Friday
9am – 6 pm
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RPL
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Anniversary
The book drop will close at
6:00 pm April 4 and reopen
at 9:00 am April 6.
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Thursday
9 am – 6 pm
1
Story Time*
10 am and
3:30 pm
Mixed up Silly
Day
BOOKS AGAIN!
404 W. Second Street
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday through Saturday
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Wednesday
9 am – 6 pm
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Class
10:00 am
Social Media
Story Time*
2:00 pm
Batter Up!
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Program
2:00 pm
Steve
Cormier
NO Story
Time
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Story Time*
2:00 pm
Gardens
Seating space is limited
by the Fire Marshall.
First come, first served
for all programs.
Mornings with the Mayor - March 17
Mornings with the Mayor this
month was held on St.
Patrick’s Day! Many of our
guests wore green but Charles
Shannon with Primm Drugs
truly brought out the Irish and
took the prize.
Mayor Kintigh was delighted
to address the largest crowd
since this event first started.
Thank you to everyone that
attended the information filled
morning.
Special thanks to Casa Maria
Healthcare Center and Sunset
Villa Care Center for providing
breakfast.
Each month, the Chamber of
Commerce invites you to
spend a morning with
Roswell’s Mayor, Dennis
Kintigh to ask questions and
discuss issues that impact
the community
Dennis believes we
need to strengthen our
economic development,
provide better public
safety, and clean up the
community. He supports
our troops and the 2nd
Amendment.
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RMAC’s Spring Schedule Hot off the Press
RMAC’s spring quarterly class schedule is now hot off the press with fantastic offerings beginning with
our signature adult and children’s clay classes. Aria Finch will hold her children and adult clay classes
on Tuesdays and Thursdays
beginning April 7th and continue
until late May. Anna Edwards’
Thursday evening ceramics class
will start the week prior, on April
2nd and continue for six weeks. Our
afterschool program will start-up
after a brief hiatus, and kick off
once more every other Wednesday
starting on Wednesday, April 8th
from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Landscape
photography with Bruce Gaucher is
back and with so many great onsite locations, who wouldn’t want
to be part of such a great experience. Due to the popularity of Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor,
taught by the talented Barbara Rizzo, we are happy to be including this course once more in the spring
quarter.
Weekends are never dull with the RMAC. Whether the young or young at heart want to unwind with a
little art or music, we may have what you are searching for. Ever wondered about the art of
printmaking? Well you are in luck; the wonderful Susan Voigt will be hosting a two-weekend workshop
entitled Just Printmaking on Saturday and Sunday, May 30th and 31st and will pick up once more on
Saturday and Sunday, June 6th and 7th. Music artist Jonathon Joe Gomez will be back. However, this
time we are not only offering guitar for children ages 6-13, but also in an effort to include all those
music lovers, we have slightly expanded to include an adult class as well. Adult and children’s guitar
will kick off on April 4th, and the widely popular Second Saturday program will continue on with great
excitement as we move into spring.
Not sure if you want to partake in a class? No problem. The Roswell Museum and Art Center has more
to offer. We have special events coming up which the whole family may benefit from. Join us for our
“Free Friday Feature Film Series” on April 24th and May 8th inside the Goddard Planetarium. Front
doors will open at 7 pm. We will have snacks and drinks readily available for all. Monday, March 30th
through Friday, April 3rd from 9:00am until 12:00pm stop by the RMAC for the Spring Fling. This will
be a fun-filled week of Craft Activities, Planetarium Shows, Gallery Tours and an Outdoor Activity for
all kids ending in Story Time with a Build-a-Snack project on the Patio. From special film presentation
talks to Roswell Artist-in-Residence openings and even the Kentucky Derby event, the Roswell Museum
and Art Center has something for all.
Want times and dates? Our webpage, roswellmuseum.org, is being updated on a daily basis, so stay
tuned for other exciting programming and events. Please contact me for questions or ideas on all our
new programing. I will be happy to hear your ideas and explain our plans. To register for any of our
classes, just stop by or contact me. I can always be reached at the RMAC by phone at 575-624-6744,
extension 22 or by e-mail at education@roswellmuseum.org.
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March 2015 Ribbon Cuttings
Redcoat Ribbon Cuttings
Reischman Park
The Roswell Chamber of Commerce
Redcoats are an elite organization
that recognizes individual businesses
in the community. Whether a
groundbreaking or a grand opening, it
is vital to have the Roswell Redcoats
on location to give the recognition and
prestige the business deserves.
In March, the Red Coats conducted
ribbon cuttings at the following
businesses:
Exit Realty
Reischman Park
Date: 2/26/15
Exit Realty
Date: 3/3/15
Address: 201 E. Second Street
Lovelace Regional Hospital
Specialty Heath Care Clinic. Date:
3/24/15
311 W. Country Club Rd.
Lovelace Regional Hospital
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Choose Interim HealthCare
Interim HealthCare offers a wide range of services including Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy,
Occupational Therapy, Wound Care, Diabetes Care, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, COPD and CHF
programs, Speech Therapy and Telemonitoring.
Our bilingual staff makes it easy for those wishing to communicate in Spanish.
We are the only home health care company with a Diabetic Educator on staff. This means homebound
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Download our Referral App
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MORNINGS
WITH THE
MAYOR
Please join us for Mornings
with the Mayor. This is the
perfect opportunity for you to
voice your concerns and ask
questions.
Breakfast
Provided By:
DATE: April 14, 2015
TIME: 7:00 A.M.
R.S.V.P. (575)623-5695 or at
candace@roswellnm.org
131 W. 2ND ST
ROSWELL, NM 88201
Exclusive Sponsors of Mornings with the Mayor
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Roswell Chamber of commerce
Business
After
hours
hosted by:
Live entertainment by: Nolan chumbley door prizes: grand prize yeti cooler
food provided by tinnie mercantle store and Deli
Thursday, April 23rd 5-7:00pm
College BLVD. Suite G
jswardandson.com
575-622-1850
Come help us celebrate our 90th year in business!
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Colin Crown, Dennis King, 2015©
PIANO STUDENST AT RMAC
The recently donated Baby Grand piano from the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art is an
added attraction in our museum. I have partnered with Mr. Mike Lively, a local piano teacher, to
feature his students. These students will be coming to the museum to play during hours of
operation and at our Artist –in- Residence Gallery receptions. We hope this will serve as
preparation for the students’ piano competition and introducing them to public exposure. We
extend this invitation to Pianist of all ages interested in volunteering to play, Monday thru
Sunday, for events, or just for pleasure. Olga McGuire, Membership/Event Coordinator.
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Save the Date
Out of this World Job Fair
April 22, 2015
10am-2pm
Roswell Civic Center
No Cost to attend!
Find your next
Employee
If you are interested in attending please
email Nellie.daniel@state.nm.us
or call 624-6040 and request
a registration form.
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Business After Hours
Pair-A-Dice
March 19, 2015
It Was All Fun & Games!
On March 19th, Pair-A-Dice hosted their first Business
After Hours event. Pair-A-Dice Game Shack is your
location for all things board games, card games, and
miniatures. They are located at 309 N. Main St.
5th Annual
BOB CROSBY OPEN
RANCH RODEO
Presented by
Chaves County Rodeo Association &
Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply
Saturday, April 18, 2015
6:30 pm
Bob Crosby Arena
Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds- Roswell
Adults: $10 ~ Kids (6-12): $5 ~ Kids (5 & under): Free
5 Events: Team Branding, Team Penning, Stray
Gathering, Wild Cow Milking, & Trailer Loading
Teams consist of 4-6 members.
For more info call Benny Wooton at 575-626-4754
13th Annual
Make Time For Kids
Join us at this FREE event featuring over
200 silent auction unique clocks and
fantastic live auction items
Friday, April 24th, 5:00 PM
The Liberty - 312 N. Virginia
All proceeds benefit the children of the
Chaves County CASA Program
Catered by Lovelace Regional Hospital and Pecos Flavors Winery
Taylor
orthodontics
Online Auction
www.maketimeforkids.com
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ILEA
ILEA:
Graduation Ceremony
March 13, 2015
International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA)
On February 6, ILEA-Roswell hosted a graduation ceremony for
for Albania, Kosovo and Romania.
Rise With Roswell
Girls’ Night Out - February 10, 2015
Agriculture Day
March 26, 2015
Salute to Agriculture
In celebration of Agriculture Day, Rise with Roswell was
hosted in the Farm Building at the Eastern New Mexico
State Fairgrounds on March 26. Our guest speaker was Jay
Hill, farmer and selected face for the U.S. Farmers and
Ranchers Alliance. Thank you to Madux Hobbs for catering
a wonderful breakfast.
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THE ROSWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WOULD
LIKE TO THANK ALL THE
2015 RISE WITH ROSWELL SPONSORS!
~ 2015 Rise with Roswell Sponsors ~
~ AC Nutrition
~ Graves Farm & Garden
~ Berkshire Hathaway
~ J.S. Ward & Son
~ Central Valley Electric
~ Lovelace Regional Hospital
~ Chaves County Extension Office
~ Pirtle Farms
~ Chaves County Farm & Livestock
~ Ritter & Co.
~ Cowboy Café
~ Roswell Livestock Auction
~ Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
~ Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply
~ Farm Bureau Financial Services—
~ Roswell Seed Co.
Larry Marshall
~ Salt Creek Farm & Ranch
~ Farm Bureau Financial Services—
~ Sterrett Farms
Chalmer Holloway, Caleb Grant and
~ Southwest Dairy Farmers
Jeff Weathers
~ Valley Bank
~ Farm Credit Services
~ Wakefield Oil
~ Farmers Country Market
~ Whitney Farms
~ First American Bank
~ Xcel Energy
Thank you again for making Rise with Roswell 2015 a wonderful event!
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A Special Thanks To Our Elite Members
Champs
Diamonds
Emeralds
400 Penn Plaza
Cable One
Allsups’
Aersale
Central Valley Electric
Hinkle Oil & Gas
AVFlight
First American Bank
Roswell Country Club
Candlewood Suites
Genesis Healthcare
Powell Tire
Cattle Baron
International UFO Museum
& Research Center
Sam’s Club
Dean Baldwin
Domino’s Pizza
Eastern New Mexico
Medical Center
JP Stone Community Bank
New Mexico Gas Company
Three Amigos Dairy
Farmer’s Country Market
Walmart
Gandy Marley
Washington Federal
J.S. Ward & Son
Way Out West
Krumland Auto Group
Wells Fargo
L&F Distributors
Leprino Foods
Lovelace Regional Hospital
Oasis Computers
Pioneer Bank
Roswell Daily Record
Roswell Ford
Roswell Livestock & Farm
Supply
Xcel Energy
Would You Like To Maximize Your
Membership?
Consider upgrading to Champion, Diamond or
Emerald status.
Call the Chamber for more information.
575.623.5695
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Thank You To Our New & Renewed Members For March
New Members
Renewed Members (Cont)
American Cancer Society
Brent's Eye Wear
Richburg Electric
Pecos Valley Broadcasting
Permian Exploration Corp
Pioneer Bank
Pirtle Farms Limited
Plateau Wireless
Roswell Livestock and Farm Supply
Roswell Mall
Saddlecreek Apartments, Ltd
Senior Solutions
Sew Easy Sewing
Sun Country Realty
Super Plumbing, Heating & Air
Conditioning
United Way of Chaves County
Valley Bank of Commerce
Xcel Energy
Renewed Members
Accounting & Consulting
Allen Roofing Co., Inc.
American Moving & Storage
Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art
Bever Realty
Big Brother, Big Sisters
Candlewood Suites
Casa Querencia Animal Health Center
Chaves County Farm & Livestock Bureau
Christmas by Krebs Corp
Family Financial
Fulkerson Greg Neal
Habitat for Humanity
Hampton Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Express
J&G Electric
J.P. Stone Community Bank
Johnson Enterprises, LTD
Kra^ and Hunter Levena Dean Lilly Craft
Lykins Tire & Auto Service
Mistic Inc.
New Mexico Texas Coaches, LLC
Nuevo Seis Limited Partnership
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131 W. 2nd St.
Roswell, NM 88201
1(877) 849-7679
(575) 623-5695
www.roswellnm.org