Chamber Voice - Belen Chamber
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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 PAGE 2 www.belenchamber.com 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 PAGE 3 www.belenchamber.com 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 PAGE 4 www.belenchamber.com 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 www.belenchamber.com PAGE 5 *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 store6594@theupsstore.com!! 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. PAGE 6 www.belenchamber.com 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!!!! PAGE 10 www.belenchamber.com SEPTEMBER 2016 Sunday Monday 28 29 4 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 30 Friday Saturday 31 1 2 3 5 Labor Day 6 GBCC Office is closed 7 8 9 10 11 9/11 Ceremony 2:00pm 9/11 Park 12 13 14 After 15 Hours Mitchell Theatrer in LL 5:30pm 16 17 18 19 20 GBCC Board meets 21 22 23 24 Rio Abajo Becker Street Festival 10:00am9:00pm 25 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER UPCOMING EVENTS October 5: GBCC Networking Luncheon at Belen Public Library: Catered by Rutilio’s New Mexican Food: 11:301:00 pm. Cost $12.00 pp 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!!! PAGE 13 www.belenchamber.com 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 JazzerciseBelen@aol.com 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 info@nmbiz.com 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: belenchamber@belenchamber.com Website: www.belenchamber.com 712 Dalies Ave. Belen, NM 87002 Belenchamber.com h& bS & \ # ## ffi # d b trffi F hffi \ f B'#*s,uW *=# *fli{##*ffifffi; # ffflj a @ry ffiJi# Annual Motorcycle -= f; s{ Chariff Run ffimW€mrefuwr ffi,& ksw x $mm &erican Llegon Past 81 1. 9t! Miles of Scenic Rio Grande to $Sftif. Benlfitfing Fisher House ', Pr'sceeds '. ':. : :. . r -- '', - I : Lou 918 80 6488 Rider$ $t 0 Slins $S In the Heart of Belen Main Street and Becker Avenue Presented by : 712 Dalies Avenue, Belen, New Mexico 87002 Office 505-864-8091 or Fax 505-864-7461 www.belenchamber.org Sponsorship Title Amount 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 Junior Event Sponsor $1,500.00 Event Sponsor $1,000.00 Gambler $ 500.00 Rail Runner $ 250.00 Spur $ 125.00 Other Signature: ________________________________________ Title:___________________________________ Printed name:______________________________________ Contact Number: __________________________ Address:_____________________________________ City: _________________ State:________ Zip:_______ Payment of : Check:__________ Credit Card:_____________ Please Invoice my Company:_______________ 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 Name: Email: Address: Make City Model _ State Year Zip_ _Color 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: Date 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. Page 2 UNM-Valencia Campus Newsletter 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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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 rhona@belenchamber.org 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! Ask About My Loyalty Card TLS Weight Loss Solution Motives Cosmetics and Custom Foundations Hours: Mon – Sun Call Any Time, Any Day for Openings 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 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. Sign Up and Be On Our Email List at Sachs5th.com Sachs 5th Real Estate Buying or Selling Call The Valencia County Real Estate Experts SACHS 5TH REAL ESTATE & AUCTION Sachs5th.com - Sachs5thAuction@aol.com 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: sjclawson@unm.edu 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 ☐ I have special dietary needs ☐ 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: sjclawson@unm.edu or fax to (505) 925-8901. 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