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October 14th, 2008
The Taos County Chamber of Commerce, a New Mexico corporation since 1962, is a Membership Association existing for the sole purpose of advancing
our community’s business, agricultural and commercial sectors through the building of its entrepreneurial and economic growth.
TAOS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BUSINESS UPDATE
Last updated October 13, 2008
View online version at http://www.taoschamber.com/BusinessUpdate.htm
IN THIS EDITION
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1. WEEKLY CALENDAR
2. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
3. CHAMBER NEWS
October is Fair Trade Month!–Learn more about Fair Trade and what it means to be Fair Trade Certified
Download anwers to frequently asked questions here.
Take a quick survey about Fair Trade.
Read more in the Fair Trade Beat
Board of Directors—Meeting Agendas & Minutes; Committee updates & contact information
Chamber Connection—A monthly update from the TCCC, as seen in the Taos News
Innovators & Entrepreneurs— A Taos News article featuring local business owners
Chamber Master –Taking advantage of your Member Benefits on www.taoschamber.com
Taos Entrepreneurial Network (TEN)—Supporting local entrepreneurs through business education, community outreach and creation of an entrepreneurial network.
Northern New Mexico Business Expo–The largest expo of its kind in Northern New Mexico! Don’t miss out on this great networking opportunity! www.northernnmexpo.com
Business Professionals of America–Offering highschool students an opportunity to learn business skills and compete in business-related areas
Marketing Opportunity Through Yellow Scene–Coop advertising available Download more information Download Flyer
3. TOWN OF TAOS NEWS BRIEFS & IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
News Briefs
RFP for Youth & Family Center Concessions
Griffin & Associates Marketing Update- Report for September
4. BUSINESS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
5. CONTACT US
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WEEKLY CALENDAR
Tue 14th 8:00am Taos Fair Trade Steering Committee Meeting TCCC Offices 108 F Kit Carson Rd 575-751-8800
Tue 14th 9:00am Career Connections Job Fair Sponsored by New Mexico Workforce Connections (575) 758-4219- Sagebrush Inn & Convention Center Download Flyer
Wed 15th 9:00am TCCC Government Affairs Committee Meeting TCCC Offices 108 F Kit Carson Rd 575-751-8800
Wed 15th 5:30pm Special Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting-Taos SmartCode implemementation discussion for Chamisa Verde Town of Taos Youth & Family Center Download Agenda
Wed 15th 6:00pm Taos Entrepreneurial Network (TEN) Meeting TCCC Offices 108 F Kit Carson Rd 575-751-8800
Thu 16th 9:00 am Taos Project South Corridor Study Meeting TCCC Offices 108 F Kit Carson Rd 575-751-8800
Thu 16th 10:30am Yuletide in Taos Meeting TCCC Offices 108 F Kit Carson Rd 575-751-8800
Thu 16th 1:30pm TCCC Membership Committee-Ambassadors Meeting TCCC Offices 108 F Kit Carson Rd 575-751-8800
Thu 16th 5:30pm TCCC Mix & Meet Hosted by the Storyteller Theater For more information call Anita at the TCCC 575-751-8800
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
(Listed Alphabetically)
Café Loka
112 Camino de la Placita
(575) 758-4204
www.cafeloka.com
Bakery, Café & Artspace
loka: a sanskrit word denoting world, abode, or place or plane of existence. the root of location. a location in space and time existing separately and independently of the physical dimension.
Jandreau Art
105 Quesnel St
(575) 613-4666
Jandreau Art is a gallery of small works of art from contemporary artists from around the world. Located behind Rellenos Café.
North Central Regional Transit District
(505) 438-3257
www.ncrtd.org
Transit district serving the counties of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Taos & Santa Fe and the Pueblos of Pojoaque, San Idelfonso, Ohkay Owingeh, Santa Clara & Tesuque. Schedule available at www. ncrtd.org
Taos Pawn Shop
910 Paseo del Pueblo Norte
(575) 758-4092
taospawn@yahoo.com
Pawn shop, cash loans, retail sales of musical instruments, tools, old Indian jewelry, CDs, bikes, generators, guns and much more!
Unique Perspectives, Ltd.
Chris Knox
(575) 758-3626
unique@newmex.com
Mobile computer repair, including PC hardware, software, operating systems, and networking
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MEMBER ANNOUCEMENTS
Members, please submit your announcements to be included in the Events Update using the access info here, or contact info@taoschamber.com or 575-751-8800 for more information
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CHAMBER NEWS
Ocotber is Fair Trade Month!
Earlier this year Town Council Members passed a resolution and enacted stringent guidelines to prepare for the coveted designation. Taos is the first Fair Trade Town in New Mexico, the first in the Western United States, and the fifth nationally.
What does it mean to be Fair Trade? How is buying Fair Trade different than buying organic or buying locally? For answers to these questions and more, download this quick guide to What it means to be Fair Trade
Does your business currently offer Fair Trade products? Would you like to learn more about Fair Trade and how you can support this effort? Take this quick survey and let us know what you think! Simply fill it out and return by email to info@taoschamber.com or by fax to 575-751-8801.
The Fair Trade Beat is a monthly update from TransFair USA, a non-profit, and the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the U.S. The Fair Trade Certified label guarantees that products were produced and traded in an economically, socially, and environmentally responsible way. When you buy Fair Trade Certified products, you support the well-being of families, communities, and the earth.
Chamber Master
Take full advantage of your business directory listing on www.taoschamber.com !
As part of your membership benefits, you can:
- Login with your user name and password to your member page
- List your business information in the online business directory
- Post Hot deals, Job postings, and Events
- Keep your contact information accurate and up-to-date!
- Download complete instructions here
To learn more about this web training or enhancement opportunities, contact:
Anita Bringas, TCCC Membership Director at 575-751-8800 member@taoschamber.com
Jill Schmoyer, ChamberMaster Consultant at 612-616-3919 jill@chambermaster.com
Taos Entrepreneurial Network (TEN) Next meeting—Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Taos Entrepreneurial Network - TEN meets every third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Taos County Chamber of Commerce Office on Kit Carson Road. Our meetings are open to anyone interested in learning more about entrepreneurial efforts in Taos County as well as current business owners who would like to share their knowledge and experience.
TEN’s Vision Statement
Every business entrepreneur in Taos, New Mexico and surrounding communities will be successful according to their own measure and definition.
TEN’s Mission Statement
The mission of the Taos Entrepreneurial Network is to improve the Economic well-being of the citizens of Taos County, New Mexico and surrounding communities through business education, community outreach and creation of an entrepreneurial network.
For more information contact Network Facilitator Victoria S. Gonzales at 770-1079.
Northern New Mexico Business Expo
October 22nd & 23rd at the Buffalo Thunder Resort
Visit www.northernnmexpo.com for full event schedule, workshops and networking opportunities
Newsletter October 7th–Info Tech
Newsletter October 14th–Transportation
Buiness Professionals of America
Taos High School’s chapter of Business Professionals of America (BPA) is starting its program for this school year. The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills. This national student organization is an integral part of career and technical education programs. These programs are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through career and technical education.
Support the Taos Highschool Business Professionals of America! Learn how by dowloading letter from BPA Advisor Tracy Galligan
Tracy Galligan
Business /Computer Teacher and BPA Advisor
134 Cervantes St.
Taos, NM 87571
Phone: (575) 751-8000
Fax: (575) 751-8001
Class: (575) 751-8072
Cell: (505) 927-9022
tragal@taosschools.org
Chamber Connection
View October Chamber Connection
Innovators & Entrepreneurs
October 2, 2008 TAO-Taos Artist Organization
October 9, 2008 Seasons of Taos
TCCC Board of Directors
Contact the TCCC Board of Directors
Board of Directors meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of every month at 3:00pm at the TCCC Offices in Cabot Plaza 108 Kit Carson Rd, Suite F. Membership attendance is welcome and encouraged. If you would like to request an agenda item, please contact Anita at member@taoschamber.com or call the TCCC at (575) 751-8800
2008 TCCC Board Agendas & Minutes
Agenda 10-22-08 Minutes 10-22-08
Agenda 09-24-08 Minutes 09-24-08
Agenda 08-27-08 Minutes 08-27-08
Agenda 07-23-08 Minutes 07-23-08
TCCC Standing Committees
For information on serving on one of the following committees, or to speak to one of the following issues, please contact the Committee Chair:
By Law & Policy Ralph Lombardi, Chair Email Ralph
Economic Development Christopher Madrid, Chair Email Christopher
Employee Relations Elizabeth Crittenden-Palacios, Chair Email Elizabeth
Government Affairs Luis Reyes, Chair Email Luis
Taos Project–Peter Wengert, Chair Email Peter
Member Relations & Community Outreach—Shawn Duran, Chair Email Shawn
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TOWN OF TAOS
Town of Taos News Brief # 73 10-03-08
Town of Taos News Brief # 74 10-08-08
Current Marketing Report Now Available from Griffin & Associates Download September Report Download Executive Summary
Town Web Site and New Outreach Information
National Fire Prevention Week
The Town of Taos Youth & Family Department, which runs the Center, is soliciting submissions for the provision of concession stand services. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is attached, with details. Notice is published in the Taos News today, October 9, 2008, and the RFP is also posted on the Town’s web site, http://www.taosgov.com (see Finance at top for drop down index and then click RFPs and Bids).
Town of Taos
400 Camino de la Placita
Taos, NM 87571
http://www.taosgov.com
505-751-2000 office
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ACCION New Mexico
(505) 243-8844
accion@accionnm.org
Website: www.accionnm.org
Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico (ACI)
Download October ACI Newsletter
(505) 842-0644
PO Box 9706
Albuquerque, NM 87119
Empowering Business Spirit Initiative (EBS)
Nancy Chatfield, EBS Marketing Coordinator 505-428-7763, 505-929-4064
Scott Beckman, Program Manager 505-989-8004
New Mexico Economic Development Department
1100 St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 USA
Phone: (505) 827-0278
Mobile: (505) 670-6343
Fax:(505) 827-0263
www.TradeNM.com
New Mexico Economic Development Department Office of International Trade
1100 St. Francis Drive, Suite 1060
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Telephone: 505.827.0300
Fax: 505.827.0328
Email: Trade.Info@state.nm.us
www.TradeNM.com
New Mexico Workforce Connection
Career Connections 2008 is Tuesday, October 14th at the Sagebrush Inn & Convention Center from 10am-2pm. Download Flyer
575-758-4219
1036 Salazar Rd.
www.state.nm.us/dol
ad_taos@state.nm.us
New Mexico Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
“Building New Mexico’s Economy One Business at a Time”
Small Business Development Center at Northern New Mexico College
Main Office At Northern New Mexico College
1027 N. Railroad Avenue
Espanola, New Mexico 87532
Phone:(505) 747-2236
Fax:(505) 747-2234
Taos Office
1332 Gusdorf Road, Suite B
Taos, New Mexico 87571
Phone: (505) 737-5651
SBDC Staff
Julianna Barbee, Director jbarbee@nnmc.edu
Ida Carrillo, Assistant Director icarrillo@nnmc.edu
Gary Bouty, Business Analyst garyb@laplaza.org
Rita Sandoval, Business Support Specialist rtamm@nnmc.edu
New Mexico Small Business Investment Corp
Paul Goblet
NMSBIC Financial Advisor
505-670-1329
New Mexico Tourism Dept
Download October Newsletter
505.827.7400 or
800.545.2070,Lamy Building,491 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Regional Development Corp (RDC)
2209 Miguel Chavez Road, Suite C
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505.820.1226 (office)
505.983.8654 (fax
www.rdcnm.org
Taos Business and Education Collaborative (TBEC)
Leilani Weiermann
Executive Director, TBEC
Taos, NM 87571
Ph: (575) 751-8800 Ext 214
Fax: (575) 751-8801
educate2@taoschamber.com
Taos County Economic Development Corp (TCEDC)
www.tcedc.com
tcedc@tcedc.org
575-758-8731 (ph)
575-758-3201 (fax)
P.O. Box 1389
1021 Salazar Rd.
Taos, NM 87571
Taos County
105 Albright Street, Suite A
Taos, New Mexico 87571
Ph: (575) 737-6300
Fax: (575) 737-6314
www.taoscounty.org
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CONTACT US
Taos County Chamber of Commerce
108 F Kit Carson Rd
Taos, NM 87571
575-751-8800 (main)
575-751-8801 (fax)
www.taoschamber.com
Steve Fuhlendorf, CEO
steve@taoschamber.com
Anita Bringas, Membership & Events Director
member@taoschamber.com
Jénelle Adams, Administrative Assistant
info@taoschamber.com
Board of Directors
If you have comments or suggestions on content for this update, please contact member@taoschamber.com
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October 11th, 2008
October 2, 2008, 2:09 pm
Wealthy Are Afraid They’ll Run Out of Money
It’s not just the middle class that has money worries. Even the affluent are worrying about running out of cash.
American Express Publishing and Harrison Group
According to a new survey from American Express Publishing and the Harrison Group, nearly half of respondents with incomes of $250,000 or more agreed with the statement that “I worry that at some point I could run out of money.” That’s up from about a third in April.
Fully 69% agreed with the statement that “The recent real estate and banking crisis has affected my sense of financial security.”
Of course, $250,000 is only “Obama wealthy.” And running out of money “at some point” is a long time horizon. Yet the survey suggests that even high-income earners are cutting back their spending for fear of what the financial future might bring. Fully two-thirds say that they are “looking closely at every spending category to see where I can save.”
The categories most likely to be hit hardest: SUVs, jewelry, handbags, leather goods, and private jet usage. Areas not as affected: hybrid cars (the new status symbol), children’s clothing and business travel.
Restaurant owners should take heart, however. The survey says that when it comes to splurging, more than half of the group cited restaurants It also shows that when it comes to splurging, eat-in restaurants and travel top the list. Home décor and fine liquor ranked near the bottom.
Another silver lining: real estate. The survey found that three quarters of the respondents cited real-estate as “an opportunity,” compared with about a quarter who cited it as a “risk.” Fully 30% are in the market to acquire real estate this year.
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October 11th, 2008
The Dow Jones Industrial Average capped the worst week in its 112-year history with its most volatile day ever, as hopes for a major international bank-rescue plan were overwhelmed at day’s end by another wave of selling.
Some investors who normally would be jumping to buy beaten-down stocks after a 22% drop over eight trading days said the relentless declines have left them shell-shocked and unwilling to take new risks. Some spent the day trying to protect themselves from further declines.
A Bad Week For Markets
2:40
MarketWatch Editor in Chief Dave Callaway takes a look back at an awful week for U.S. equities, and a look ahead at what may lie in store for investors. (Oct. 10)
The Dow fell 697 points shortly after the opening bell, and remained down most of the day. It surged to a 322-point advance less than half an hour before the close. Investors stampeded into bank stocks as reports circulated that the Group of Seven leading industrial countries was going to agree on a plan to rescue major banks, and that Morgan Stanley had been assured that it would receive funding from a Japanese bank. Hopes briefly blossomed that the worst might finally be over.
But investors weren’t willing to enter the weekend that exposed to stocks, and in the waning minutes, amid brutal up-and-down swings, stocks gave back all the late gains. The Dow industrials finished down 128 points, or 1.49%, at 8451.19, the lowest finish since April 25, 2003. Many bank stocks, however, finished higher.
After regular stock trading ended, the G-7 nations agreed on guidelines to address the crisis, but stopped short of the kind of concrete action plan investors had sought, raising the risk of further market chaos. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson later provided more details about the U.S. government’s plan to take equity stakes in banks.
This week’s 18% decline, and Friday’s 1018.77-point swing from low to high, were the biggest since the Dow was created in 1896. Until now, the Dow’s worst week was in 1933. Total trading volume of stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange also hit a record, 11.16 billion shares.
The damage has been devastating both to households and to major investment institutions. Investors’ paper losses on U.S. stocks now total $8.4 trillion since the market peak one year ago, based on the value of the Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 index, which includes almost all U.S.-based companies.
The blue-chip average is down 40% from last October’s record, its biggest decline since 1974.
Investors who normally would be buying stocks after such heavy declines are standing back, says Henry Herrmann, chief executive of money-management group Waddell & Reed in Overland Park, Kan.
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Reuters
Traders watch stock prices as they work on the main trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
“You make a decision and you look dumb the next day,” Mr. Herrmann says. “So you go to gold, and then gold is down. You go to Treasurys, they rally, then they get their noses punched in.” His firm overall is holding 22% to 23% of its assets in cash, one of the highest levels ever.
The firm is holding cash to avoid getting hammered by market sell-offs, he says. Another reason is to protect clients and the firm, so the firm won’t have to make forced sales if clients start cashing in their mutual funds — something Mr. Herrmann says is just starting to happen.
“I have been doing this since 1963. There has never been anything close to what we are experiencing now,” he says, referring to the market pandemonium. “Maybe one day in 1987 was close, in terms of absolute riot. But this is happening every day.”
“Some stocks are selling at fire-sale prices,” adds Jack Ablin, chief investment officer at Harris Private Bank in Chicago. “But the way this market has broken down, it needs to rally by 15% or 20% to get enough momentum for us to get back in.”
Alan Haft, chief executive of Haft Financial in Newport Beach, Calif., was helping clients place big bets against the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Friday morning, using the ProShares UltraShort Dow 30 fund. The fund is structured to move in the opposite direction of the Dow, and at twice the speed. If the Dow falls 1%, the highly risky fund rises 2%, and vice versa. Mr. Haft has made similar moves every day this week, he says. Clients who invested in a basket of such funds on Monday were up 25% for the week, he says.
Even some pension funds, which often take a longer-term view, were breaking with normal practice.
Bloomberg News/Landov”We’re caught by the immensity of the whole thing,” says Jim Meynard, executive director for the Georgia Firefighters Pension Fund. The fund has been raising its cash position over the past two weeks by selling foreign stocks. “Some of our [outside] money managers have also raised cash,” he says.
Traders said the morning selling appeared to be driven in part by margin calls — brokers’ demands for additional collateral from clients who had bought stocks with borrowed money. When stocks that serve as collateral fall sharply, they may no longer cover the value of the loans. If investors can’t quickly provide new collateral, brokers sell the stocks to pay off the loans.
Executives Hit
The margin calls hit some chief executives who had borrowed to buy company stock. These included Chesapeake Energy Corp. Chief Executive Aubrey K. McClendon, who was forced to sell nearly his entire stake in the company, which he had accumulated in recent years, including a $43 million purchase in July. “These involuntary and unexpected sales were precipitated by the extraordinary circumstances of the world-wide financial crisis,” Mr. McClendon said in a statement. “In no way do these sales reflect my view of the company’s financial position or my view of Chesapeake’s future performance potential.”
Where We Go From Here
3:41
Deal Journal lead writer Heidi Moore sits down with senior editor Adam Najberg to recap the musings of a panel of financial heavyweights at the NYSE, that included J.P. Morgan’s Jamie Dimon, Goldman Sachs chief Lloyd C. Blankfein and others. (Oct. 10)
Other forced sellers included Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. director Marvin J. Herb, who said J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. had seized 18.6 million of his shares in the bottler, and had already sold nearly 1.4 million of them for $17.7 million “pursuant to a credit arrangement.” J.P. Morgan has indicated it plans to sell the remaining shares, Mr. Herb said in a regulatory filing.
The Vix, a measure of market fear based on options trading and tracked by the Chicago Board Options Exchange, rose to 69.95, by far its highest level since it was introduced more than 15 years ago.
Lending markets remained heavily impaired. The continuing reluctance of banks to lend, even to some other banks, added to investor fears that more unsettling financial news could be on the way. Investors continued to flock to the relative safety of short-term Treasury bills, and away from corporate bonds, mortgages and other nongovernmental bonds.
Returns in the $745 billion junk-bond market — debt issued by companies with weak balance sheets and cash flows — are down more than 17% in the past five weeks, according to Merrill Lynch. The $2.5 trillion debt market for companies with high credit ratings, the investment-grade market, has fallen 11% since the start of September, and 11.5% since the beginning of the year.
A Dow Jones index of bank stocks rose 9% on Friday, reflecting the hopes for some kind of government bailout. Reports that Morgan Stanley was still on track to receive a capital injection from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. helped it rally off its lows, but the stock still fell 22% on the day.
Write to E.S. Browning at jim.browning@wsj.com, Diya Gullapalli at diya.gullapalli@wsj.com and Craig Karmin at craig.karmin@wsj.com
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October 10th, 2008
Chamber Members, have an event to want to posted here?
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Events Through October 19, 2008
Taos County Chamber of Commerce
May 24 - Oct 19 Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Opening Day - Come join us on Americas Longest & Highest Railroad in North America.
Date: May 24, 2008 - October 19, 2008
Website: http://www.cumbrestoltec.com
Location: Antonito, CO and Chama, NM
Contact: Call one of our ticket Agents at 1-888-286-2737
Email: info@cumbrestoltec.com
Date/Time Details: May 24 - Oct 19 Starting each depot at 10:00 am returning at 6:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Prices range from $65.00 to $134.00
Sep 03 - Oct 17 TCA Benefit Raffle
This year there are 4 great prizes. A car, a Serta mattress, a big screen TV and a $1000 gift certificate to Cids Food Market. Please check out the attached pdf for more info on the prizes. We are selling the tickets for only $50.00 and we are selling 1,200 tickets. Please call the TCA today to buy your ticket or stop by FX 18 on Bent St. or Sleep Sanctuary to purchase your tickets. It is a great way to support the TCA!
Date: September 3, 2008 - October 17, 2008
Contact: Dancer Dearing 575-758-2052
Email: dancer@tcataos.org
Sep 04 - Jan 18 Millicent Rogers Museum - Exhibition
The Millicent Rogers Museum is pleased to announce the exhibition “Silence in the Storm: Icons and Images” by William Hart McNichols. This will be the first exhibition to feature all original art work by Father McNichols. The theme of this exhibition will revolve around the sacred images that are an integral part of the cultures of Taos and northern New Mexico and their links to other religious communities around the world.
Date: September 4, 2008 - January 18, 2009
Website: http://www.millicentrogers.org
Location: Millicent Rogers Museum, 1504 Millicent Rogers Road
Contact: Betsy Jaxtheimer, Curator of Education and Public Relations Manager
Email: mrmeducation@newmex.com
Date/Time Details: September 4, 2008 - January 18, 2009
Fees/Admission: Museum Admission: Adults/$10, Seniors/$8, Students/$6, NM Residents/$5, Children/$2, MRM Members/Free, Town of Taos and Taos County Residents Admitted Free Every Sunday
Sep 20 - Oct 25 Taos Art Museum - Upcoming Events!!
Exhibits and Sale Jeffery R. Watts Sept 20, 2008 to November 2, 2008 - Father Frost Visits December 2008 1:00pm to 3:00pm A Children’s Russian Christmas with Ginger Bread decorating. Fechin Studio - WPA New Deal Photo Exhibit Decemebr 6, 2008 to February 22, 2009 - WPA - New Deal Taos Society of Artist Lecture by Katy Flynn 2:00pm - 3:00pm Fechin Studio February 8, 2009 - Ira Moskowitz Retrospective June 19, 2009 - August 30, 2009 A program by the artist’s daughter. - Exhibit & Sale in Celebration of the Taos Fall Arts Festival Melissa Zink September 25, 2009 - October 25, 2009
Date: September 20, 2008 - October 25, 2009
Website: http://www.taosartmuseum.org
Contact: Contact Taos Art Museum for more details at 575-758-2690
Sep 26 - Oct 13 Annual Taos Fall Arts Festival
Annual Taos Fall Arts Festival
Date: September 26 - October 13, 2008.
Opening reception on Friday Sept. 26, 2008.
http://www.taosfallarts.com
This festival is the oldest arts festival in Taos and 2008 will be
it’s 34th year. The festival includes three major art shows:
1) The Living Masters Exhibition,
2) Taos Invites Taos
3) The Taos Open.
We typically have over 800 pieces of art representing 13 different art categories. This year local sculptor, John Suazo, has been chosen to create a special piece of art for the annual commemorative festival poster which has become a favorite collectable from the festival. The annual art festival will be accompanied by an arts and crafts fair on opening weekend, with gallery openings and activities and workshops for artists and
visitors throughout the festival period.
Date: September 26, 2008 - October 13, 2008
Website: www.taosfallarts.com
Contact: 575-758-5015
Date/Time Details: September 26th-October 13, 2008
Oct 01 - Oct 31 October Marks the Fifth Annual Fair Trade Month
…and we’re launching a brand new section of our website to help you and your communities get involved with TransFair USA and Fair Trade Certified! We hope you’ll enjoy our new look and sign up to host a Fair Trade event in your home, community, school, or place of worship. If you aren’t able to host an event right now, you can search for an event to attend near you. And we hope you’ll be inspired to donate to help expand the benefits of Fair Trade Certification to more farming communities around the globe. Get involved today, visit our beautiful new action pages, and celebrate Fair Trade Month in a big way in 2008! And check back often - you’ll soon find other new and creative ways to support Fair Trade
Date: October 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008
Website: http://tfusa.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?em_id=1181.0&dlv_id=5081
Contact: Fr. Rocky @ 575 758 2790
Oct 03 - Oct 31 ”The Spirits Visit”
Jim Eppler Annual Exhibit of Painting and Bronze Sculptures Artist’s Reception Saturday, October 4th 4-7pm
Date: October 3, 2008 - October 31, 2008
Time: 10:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Website: http://www.brazosfineart.com
Location: Brazos Fine Art 118 Bent St.
Contact: 800-659-4921
Oct 09 - Oct 12 Taos Mountain Film Festival
Friday 6pm -10pm Saturday 9am - 10pm Sunday 9am - 8 pm After-Hours Wrap party TBA
Date: October 9, 2008 - October 12, 2008
Website: http://www.mountainfilm.net
Location: Venues TBA
Contact: 575-751-3658
Oct 10 - Oct 12 Seamus Berkeley Portrait Painting Workshop
Join Seamus Berkeley for a three day workshop on the fundamentals of Portrait Painting. Cost of the workshop is $295 which includes a copy of his instructional DVD “The Fundamentals of Painting”.
Date: October 10, 2008 - October 12, 2008
Time: 05:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.thetaosgallery.com
Location: the taos gallery, 103 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571
Contact: 575.758.3911
Email: thetaosgallery@taosnet.com
Date/Time Details: October 10 -12. Begins 5:00 pm Friday evening and ends 12:00 pm Sunday afternoon.
Fees/Admission: $295. Includes instructional DVD “The Fundamentals of Painting”
Oct 10 - Oct 12 Learn How To Communicate With Your Spirit Guides with Geof Jowett
Spiritual Medium Geof Jowett in Taos Ski Valley Learn How To Communicate With Your Spirit Guides. Workshop October 10-12 Join Spiritual Medium Geof Jowett in Taos Ski Valley Medium Geof Jowett will provide an interactive workshop on the development of your abilities to communicate with your spirit guides. Become familiar with your human energy system and learn how to develop your clairsentience, clairvoyance and clairaudience abilities to communicate with your spirit guides through guided meditations. Each student will be able to evaluate the communication style(s) that best achieves spirit communication for their own purposes Friday 6-7pm An opportunity to meet Geof Jowett for an informal get together. Geof will explain the workshop program and time is available for questions and answers. All welcome Saturday 9-5.30pm Workshop - lunch included. 5p.m.-5.30 p.m. Group meditation. Sunday 9-12 Workshop - Meditations in nature hike with Geof from 1-3p.m - Private readings will be available with Geof from 4-6p.m. Package 1 $299 Includes workshop, continental breakfast with coffee & lunch on Saturday including refreshments. Continental breakfast on Sunday with coffee including daily refreshments. Package 2 $475 Includes workshop, continental breakfast with coffee & lunch on Saturday including daily refreshments. Continental breakfast on Sunday including daily refreshments and two nights lodging at Alpine Village Suites see www.alpine-suites.com For Taos Ski Valley information see www.taosskivalley.com
Date: October 10, 2008 - October 12, 2008
Time: 06:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.taosskivalley.com
Location: Alpine Village Suites 100 Thunderbird Road Taos Ski Valley
Contact: For Reservations contact: Holly Burger (575) 776-5676 holly@laplaza.org
Email: info@taosskivalley.com
Date/Time Details: October 10-12 Friday October 10th 6-7pm Saturday 9-5.30pm Sunday 9-12
Fees/Admission: $299 for Workshop only $499 for Lodging and workshop
Oct 10 Masquerade Teen Dance
Come join us on Friday, October 10, 2008 for a Masquerade Teen Dance at the Taos Youth & Family Center from 7:00 PM?9:00 PM. There will be a costume contest dress in your fun, scary or unique Halloween attire. D.J. Hollywood will be playing all the hit music. Admission is free. Don?t miss out on the chance to hang out with your friends at the Taos Youth & Family Center. Teens bring your own glow in the dark wands. For more information call Judy at 758-4160.
Date: October 10, 2008
Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Oct 11 - Oct 12 Fall Arts Workshop Series- Precious Metal Clay Pendants and Earrings
FINE SILVER PENDANT AND EARRINGS with Susan Dilger Day One ? Saturday October 11 $120 PMC Collage pendant / earrings In this intensive workshop suitable for beginners, you will explore rolling, texturing, cutting and shaping the clay into coils and custom balls to make an original fold-over bale pendant and earrings. The class will cover various finishing methods including brushing, burnishing and patina. Includes use of all tools in class. A $30.00 materials fee is payable to the instructor in class. Save $35 off tuition fees when booking two days of classes with Susan Dilger. PMC LENTIL BEAD PENDANT with Susan Dilger Day Two ? Sunday October 12 $120 For a truly ?original? touch, we will start with carving your own stamp and then using it to texture a reversible lentil bead. Learn how to shape a domed form, affix a back panel and finish with a sterling bale so that both sides of your creation will dazzle your friends! A material fee is payable to the instructor in class. Kit Cost: $30.00 for each class. To receive a workshop information pack please contact the Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce. Save $35 off tuition if you book a two day class with Susan Dilger. BOOK NOW!
Date: October 11, 2008 - October 12, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Website: http://www.taosskivalley.com
Location: Edelweiss Lodge and Spa taos Ski Valley
Contact: Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce 575 776-1413
Email: info@taosskivalley.com
Date/Time Details: October 11-12 10-4pm
Fees/Admission: $120 per day Save $35 if you book two days $30 kit fee each day
Oct 11 Horse Fly- Picnic & Stick Pony Races
We invite you to join us for fun, food, and frolicking in the park. Hamburgers, Hotdogs, chile!!!! Bets on your favorite horse or jockey Particpate in the Kiss and Make up booth Decorate your cowboy hat Skits, DRAMA, Greek Chorus, Music and Dancing.
Date: October 11, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: Kit Carson Park
Email: geogia@taosfolk.com
Fees/Admission: Tax deductible contributions
Oct 11 Interwoven Illuminations-I 12 Artists and 12 Poets in a Major Ekphrasis Event
Based on the Telephone Tag Game, the show, an original concept which took one year to complete, is an ekphrasis event in which 12 artists and 12 poets, in a continuous circle, respond to one another’s work in a progression of responses. 12 new artworks will be unveiled that evening, and award-winning poets will perform. A one-of-a-kind show with renowned Taos artists featured, poets from across the United States, and a talented musical guest. A Fall Arts Event.
Date: October 11, 2008
Time: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: RANE Gallery, 214 Ledoux Street, Taos, NM 87571
Contact: judith@billrane.com 575-758-0000
Email: watsontaos@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 11, 6:00 p.m.-closing
Fees/Admission: Free to the public. Artworks, Books, Boxed Sets of the Show Available for Purchase.
Oct 12 - Oct 13 Taos Clay Fall Workshops - Thrown & Altered 2008
October 12th & 13th Thrown & Altered : Jim Connell Jim Connell of Rock Hill South Carolina, professor of Ceramics at Winthrop University, will demonstrate throwing and altering on the wheel. Come learn how to make his subtlety decorated forms. A workshop not to miss! Workshops meet 10:00-4:00pm on the dates indicated. Dates and times are subject to change. Please call the studio for the latest updates. In order to reserve a space, 50% tuition is due. Payment in full is due by registration deadline. Refunds less 10% processing fee are available with 10 days cancellation notice. Tuition for workshops canceled by Taos Clay will be refunded in full. Please call Taos Clay for discount lodging information as well as free camping!
Date: October 12, 2008 - October 13, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Contact: Logan Wannamaker-505-758-9884
Fees/Admission: $225
Oct 12 NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Competition
The Taos Youth & Family Center to host NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Competition. Young football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when the Taos Youth & Family Center hosts the NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick Competition on October 12, 2008 from 1:00 PM ? 4:00 PM. The competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 8-15. It will be held at Kit Carson Park TCA Field next to the band stand on 211 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM Entry forms are available at the Taos Youth and Family Center. Entry forms will be accepted the day of the competition or in advance, at the Taos Youth & Family Center to avoid waiting in line the day of the competition. The NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick football competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing and kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. Age classification is as of December 31, 2008. PARENTS PLEASE BRING YOUR CHILD?S BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR RELIGIOUS DOCUMENT TO SHOW PROOF OF AGE. Participants may register and compete in only one local round of competition. Competing in more than one local round will result in the automatic disqualification of the participant. No football shoes/cleats/turf shoes are allowed. Only gym shoes (soft sole) will be permitted. No bare feet allowed. Failure to wear gym shoes will result in the disqualification of the participant. All equipment, other than shoes, needed for the competition will be provided by the Taos Youth & Family Center. Participants may not use their own equipment (tees or footballs). The top finishers from each of the eight age groups at the Local competition will advance to a Sectional competition. The winners at the Sectional competition will have their scores compared with other Sectional champions; the top five scorers from the pool of Sectional champions advance to the Cardinals Team Championship, to be held on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at the Cardinals Stadium vs. St. Louis Rams the game starts at 2:00 PM. Age-group champions at this level will be declared NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Team Champions. The top four finishers in boys? and girls? divisions within each age bracket from the pool of all Team Champions will qualify for the National Finals at an NFL playoff game in January. A number of NFL players have competed in Punt, Pass and Kick, including top former and current quarterbacks such as Dan Marino and Drew Bledsoe. The NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick competition is produced by NFL Properties, LLC. and sponsored by Pepsi. For more information call Judy A. Esquibel Special Events Coordinator at 758-4160. Judy A. Esquibel Taos Youth & Family Center Special Events Coordinator Phone: 757-758-4160 or 575-737-2643 Fax: 575-737-5861 E-mail: jesquibel@taosgov.com
Date: October 12, 2008
Time: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Oct 12 D.H. Lawrence Festival
Events: 2:30pm - A showing of the Oscar-winning film ” Sons and Lovers”, starring Taos resident Dean Stockwell. - 7:00pm - A performance of Lawrence’s novel , “The Rainbow”, by THS literature, drama, and dance students.
Date: October 12, 2008
Time: 02:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: 2008 Black Box Theatre, Taos High School
Contact: 575-737-6237
Fees/Admission: Tickets at Moby Dickens, FX-18 and at the performances.
Oct 12 3rd Annual Clam & Lobster Bake
The fun starts at 4 p.m. when Chef Timothy begins layering clams, lobsters, shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, potatoes, and seaweed in the Sabroso firepit. Come have a glass of chardonnay or a cocktail and watch the fun. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Our normal menu will not be available that evening although the bar will be open for our bar menu. The cost will be $65 plus drinks, tax, and gratuity. Reservations are required and seating is limited. We are taking reservations by telephone only. This is a pre-pay event. A credit card or payment is required to confirm your reservation. Since the number of tables for two is limited we suggest that you join with friends to make four person tables. No cancellations or changes will be permitted after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7th. After that time there will be no refunds unless we have a waiting list and are able to resell the reservation.
Date: October 12, 2008
Time: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Sabroso Restaurant & Bar 470 State Highway 150
Contact: 575-776-3333
Oct 13 - Oct 17 Celebrate Life in Color
Natural expressionist Sally Russell invites you to explore the artist within. Sally offers a workshop October 13th-17th in the lovely flower filled courtyard of the Farnsworth Gallery Taos. Call (575) 758-0776 for more info and to register. $375.00 for five days of painting and exploring your inner artist. This will be a fun, relaxed week that you will learn to work with a minimal amount of colors to get the full range of color in my paintings. Six colors and white!Call for more details?
Date: October 13, 2008 - October 17, 2008
Contact: 575 758-0776
Oct 13 - Oct 17 Art of the Flower Workshops
Sally Russell teaches drawing, painting the art of painting flowers in her bold style, using any medium, oil, acrylic and watercolor. She will teach the art of mixing color, using only 6 basic colors to get all the hues needed in nature. This fall we will paint on the patio from the gorgeous Gallery gardens. Sally will give you her secrets for Art Marketing Success.
Date: October 13, 2008 - October 17, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Contact: Sally Russell 575 758-0776
Email: sr@taosnet.com
Fees/Admission: $375.00 per person for the week
Oct 14 - Oct 30 Event at Wilder Nightingale Fine Art
Dienke Nauta and Cate Moses present ” O2 ” “Breathing life into an old medium, making it new”
Date: October 14, 2008 - October 30, 2008
Website: http://www.wnightingale.com
Location: Wilder Nightingale Fine Art 119 A Kit Carson Road Taos, NM 87571 758-3255
Contact: 575-758-3255
Email: info@wnightingale.com
Date/Time Details: October 11 - 30 Meet the artists Saturday, October 11, 5-7pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 14 Career Connections 2008
Taos’ annual event for job seekers and those interesed in furthering their education or a change in career. Applicants, bring a resume if you have one….Employers, space is still available and is FREE! Reserve your space NOW!!!
Date: October 14, 2008
Time: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Location: Sagebrush Inn & Convention Center
Contact: 575-758-4219
Oct 14 Using the Internet for Power Publicity, Marketing & Branding
Presenter: Michael Shorr, Founder and Creative Director of Chocolate Strawberry Studios, a music for green marketing communications company creating innovative music that builds brand value. A UNM-Taos professor (MA, History of Science), he appears weekly on the nationally-syndicated program “Art of the Song.”
Date: October 14, 2008
Time: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Location: Espanola- Northern New Mexico College- JCI Building-Conference Room (1027 North Railroad Avenue)
Contact: (505) 747-2236
Oct 15 Taos Entrepreneurial Network (TEN) Meeting
Date: October 15, 2008
Time: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Location: TCCC Office
108 F Kit Carson Rd
Contact: Victoria 770-1079
Date/Time Details: 3rd Wednesday of each month
6:00-8:00pm
Oct 16 Workshop-Payroll for Small Business
Presenters: Jacquelyn Mirabal, Wage Reporting Specialist, Social Security Administration & Christopher L. Morris, Certified Public Accountant
Date: October 16, 2008
Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Espanola- Northern New Mexico College- JCI Building-Conference Room (1027 North Railroad Avenue)
Contact: 505) 747-2236
Oct 16 Mix & Meet-Taos County Chamber of Commerce
Establish and strengthen relationships within the community!
Join us at our monthly Mix & Meet, a social networking event where you can meet other chamber members, exchange experiences, ideas and resources and network within the community.
Light refreshments, raffle, and drawing for the Featured Artist of The Month. Announce your upcoming event or fundraiser.
Hosted at different Member’s business each month. Call for location. 575-751-8800
This month—STORYTELLER THEATER
Date: October 16, 2008
Time: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Website: http://www.taoschamber.com
Location: Location varies. Call 575-751-8800
Contact: 575-751-8800
Email: member@taoschamber.com
Date/Time Details: 3rd Thursday of every month
5:30-7:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 17 - Oct 26 Event at Taos Center for the Arts
TCA Members Only Exhibition
Date: October 17, 2008 - October 26, 2008
Website: http://www.tcataos.org
Location: Stables Gallery 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte in Taos
Contact: Kristine Rippel TCA Visual Art Director
Email: kristine@tcataos.org
Date/Time Details: Opening Reception: Friday, 10/17, 5-7pm Show runs through Sunday, 10/26
Oct 17 - Oct 18 9th ANNUAL TAOS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
See below for events times and details: SOMOS proudly presents the 9th Annual Taos Storytelling Festival. This year?s special line-up includes storytelling favorites Michael Parent, Dovie Thomason Sickles, Francisco ?Cisco? Guevara, Angel Vigil, Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley, and 11-year old Chris Faverino. The event will begin Friday evening, October 17th at with a Storytelling Concert at 7:00 PM, and always crowd-pleasing Tales of the Weird at 10:00 PM. Saturday?s line-up includes Children?s Stories with Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley & Chris Faverino at 9:30 AM; a Storytelling Troubleshooting Workshop with Michael Parent at 11:00 AM; there will a FREE storytelling event with Angel Vigil at the Taos Public Library from 1 ? 2 PM; and a free Storyswap from 2:00-5:00 PM sponsored by Storytellers of New Mexico. The weekend culminates in a Storytelling Concert with Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley, Dovie Thomason Sickles, Michael Parent, and Emcee Nancy Stapp on Saturday evening at 7:00 PM. For details and ticketing information, please visit www.somostaos.org!
Date: October 17, 2008 - October 18, 2008
Location: Anglada?s Building, 736 Kit Carson Road, Taos
Contact: SOMOS at 575-758-0081
Oct 18 Storytelling Festival
Angel Vigil noted children’s author will present Una Linda Raza: Stories from the Homeland. A family show featuring comic and thrilling adventure tales about kids and animals.
Date: October 18, 2008
Location: Taos Library
Contact: Please contact 575-758-3063 for times.
Oct 18 Lights on After School
2nd Annual
Lights on Afterschool
Celebration
“Go Green with Culture”
Make plans to join the Discovery After School Program, Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, the Boys and Girls Club, Rhythms of Life, Amigos Bravos, Girl Scouts, Girltime, Twirl, Taos Youth Music School, CAV, Recycle Taos, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Out of School Time Network and the Afterschool Alliance to celebrate the importance of afterschool programs, October 18, 2008, for the Lights On Afterschool!
In communities today, 14.3 million children take care of themselves after the school day ends. Afterschool programs keep kids safe, help working families and inspire learning. Join us, along with 7,500+ afterschool programs nationwide, in celebrating our afterschool programs.
Special Guest MC: The “Fabulous”DJ Michael Dean from DMC Broadcasting
Special Guest visit by Smokey the Bear
Environmental Magic Show by “the Amazing Mr. Lopez”
Special Halloween Guest Visitor…come see who it is! this year!!!!!!!
Date: October 18, 2008
Time: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Location: Taos Youth & Family Center
Contact: 575-758-5246
Date/Time Details: October 18th 1:00-3:00pm
Oct 19 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
Join us from 2-4 pm on Sunday, October 19 for our third annual pumpkin-carving contest. Although primarily for youngsters we do have a judging class for adults. We furnish the pumpkins and drinks for the kids — y ou bring a knife. We only have about 70 pumpkins so be on time.
Date: October 19, 2008
Time: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Location: Sabroso Restaurant & Bar 470 State Highway 150
Contact: 575-776-3333
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October 10th, 2008
October 2, 2008, 2:09 pm
Wealthy Are Afraid They’ll Run Out of Money
It’s not just the middle class that has money worries. Even the affluent are worrying about running out of cash.
American Express Publishing and Harrison Group
According to a new survey from American Express Publishing and the Harrison Group, nearly half of respondents with incomes of $250,000 or more agreed with the statement that “I worry that at some point I could run out of money.” That’s up from about a third in April.
Fully 69% agreed with the statement that “The recent real estate and banking crisis has affected my sense of financial security.”
Of course, $250,000 is only “Obama wealthy.” And running out of money “at some point” is a long time horizon. Yet the survey suggests that even high-income earners are cutting back their spending for fear of what the financial future might bring. Fully two-thirds say that they are “looking closely at every spending category to see where I can save.”
The categories most likely to be hit hardest: SUVs, jewelry, handbags, leather goods, and private jet usage. Areas not as affected: hybrid cars (the new status symbol), children’s clothing and business travel.
Restaurant owners should take heart, however. The survey says that when it comes to splurging, more than half of the group cited restaurants It also shows that when it comes to splurging, eat-in restaurants and travel top the list. Home décor and fine liquor ranked near the bottom.
Another silver lining: real estate. The survey found that three quarters of the respondents cited real-estate as “an opportunity,” compared with about a quarter who cited it as a “risk.” Fully 30% are in the market to acquire real estate this year.
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October 7th, 2008
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Wall Street is calmer today with gains and losses. Investors appear slightly encouraged by a Federal Reserve plan to buy huge amounts of short-term debt from some companies in yet another attempt to boost the skittish credit markets.Also See: Residential Power Cutoffs Soar
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October 6th, 2008
The Taos County Chamber of Commerce, a New Mexico corporation since 1962, is a Membership Association existing for the sole purpose of advancing
our community’s business, agricultural and commercial sectors through the building of its entrepreneurial and economic growth.
TAOS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BUSINESS UPDATE
October 6, 2008
This update also available to dowload at http://www.taoschamber.com/BusinessUpdate.htm
IN THIS EDITION
Click on link to go directly to that section
1. WEEKLY CALENDAR
2. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
3. CHAMBER NEWS
October is Fair Trade Month! Read more aobut it in the Fair Trade Beat
Board of Directors—Meeting Agendas & Minutes; Committee updates & contact information
Chamber Connection—A monthly update from the TCCC, as seen in the Taos News
Innovators & Entrepreneurs— A Taos News article featuring local business owners
Chamber Master –Taking advantage of your Member Benefits on www.taoschamber.com
Taos Entrepreneurial Network (TEN)—Supporting local entrepreneurs through business education, community outreach and creation of an entrepreneurial network.
3. TOWN OF TAOS NEWS BRIEFS & IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. BUSINESS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
5. CONTACT US
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Tue 7th 9:00 am Taos County Regular Meeting Commission Chambers 105 Albright Street Download Agenda 575-737-6000
Tue 7th 1:30 pm Taos Town Council Quarterly Department Briefing Meeting Town Council Chambers 120 Civic Plaza Drive Download Agenda 575-751-2000
Tue 7th 2:30pm TCCC Bienvenidos Ambassador Meeting TCCC Offices 108 F Kit Carson Rd 575-751-8800
Thu 9th 8:00am Fair Trade Committee Meeting TCCC Offices 108 F Kit Carson Rd 575-751-8800
Thu 9th 9:00 am Taos County Special Meeting Commission Chambers 105 Albright Street Download Agenda 575-737-6000
Thu 9th 9:00am Griffin & Associates Marketing Update Town Council Chambers 120 Civic Plaza Drive 575-751-2000
Fri 10th 8:30am Taos Project Meeting TCCC Office 108 Kit Carson Rd 575-751-8800
Miss the Events Update? Download it here
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
(Listed Alphabetically)
Café Loka
112 Camino de la Placita
(575) 758-4204
www.cafeloka.com
Bakery, Café & Artspace
loka: a sanskrit word denoting world, abode, or place or plane of existence. the root of location. a location in space and time existing separately and independently of the physical dimension.
Jandreau Art
105 Quesnel St
(575) 613-4666
Jandreau Art is a gallery of small works of art from contemporary artists from around the world. Located behind Rellenos Café.
North Central Regional Transit District
(505) 438-3257
www.ncrtd.org
Transit district serving the counties of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Taos & Santa Fe and the Pueblos of Pojoaque, San Idelfonso, Ohkay Owingeh, Santa Clara & Tesuque. Schedule available at www. ncrtd.org
Taos Pawn Shop
910 Paseo del Pueblo Norte
(575) 758-4092
taospawn@yahoo.com
Pawn shop, cash loans, retail sales of musical instruments, tools, old Indian jewelry, CDs, bikes, generators, guns and much more!
Unique Perspectives, Ltd.
Chris Knox
(575) 758-3626
unique@newmex.com
Mobile computer repair, including PC hardware, software, operating systems, and networking
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MEMBER ANNOUCEMENTS
Members, please submit your announcements to be included in the Events Update using the access info here, or contact info@taoschamber.com or 575-751-8800 for more information
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CHAMBER NEWS
Ocotber is Fair Trade Month!
Earlier this year Town Council Members passed a resolution and enacted stringent guidelines to prepare for the coveted designation. Taos is the first Fair Trade Town in New Mexico, the first in the Western United States, and the fifth nationally. To access added information about Town of Taos Fair Trade activities, click on the following links:
The Fair Trade Beat is a monthly update from TransFair USA, a non-profit, and the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the U.S. The Fair Trade Certified label guarantees that products were produced and traded in an economically, socially, and environmentally responsible way. When you buy Fair Trade Certified products, you support the well-being of families, communities, and the earth.
Chamber Master
Take full advantage of your business directory listing on www.taoschamber.com !
As part of your membership benefits, you can:
- Login with your user name and password to your member page
- List your business information in the online business directory
- Post Hot deals, Job postings, and Events
- Keep your contact information accurate and up-to-date!
- Download complete instructions here
To learn more about this web training or enhancement opportunities, contact:
Anita Bringas, TCCC Membership Director at 575-751-8800 member@taoschamber.com
Jill Schmoyer, ChamberMaster Consultant at 612-616-3919 jill@chambermaster.com
Taos Entrepreneurial Network (TEN) Next meeting—Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Taos Entrepreneurial Network - TEN meets every third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Taos County Chamber of Commerce Office on Kit Carson Road. Our meetings are open to anyone interested in learning more about entrepreneurial efforts in Taos County as well as current business owners who would like to share their knowledge and experience.
TEN’s Vision Statement
Every business entrepreneur in Taos, New Mexico and surrounding communities will be successful according to their own measure and definition.
TEN’s Mission Statement
The mission of the Taos Entrepreneurial Network is to improve the Economic well-being of the citizens of Taos County, New Mexico and surrounding communities through business education, community outreach and creation of an entrepreneurial network.
For more information contact Network Facilitator Victoria S. Gonzales at 770-1079.
Chamber Connection
View October Chamber Connection
Innovators & Entrepreneurs
October 2, 2008 TAO-Taos Artist Organization
TCCC Board of Directors
Board of Directors meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of every month at 3:00pm at the TCCC Offices in Cabot Plaza 108 Kit Carson Rd, Suite F. Membership attendance is welcome and encouraged. If you would like to request an agenda item, please contact Anita at member@taoschamber.com or call the TCCC at (575) 751-8800
2008 TCCC Board Agendas & Minutes
Agenda 10-22-08 Minutes 10-22-08
Agenda 09-24-08 Minutes 09-24-08
Agenda 08-27-08 Minutes 08-27-08
Agenda 07-23-08 Minutes 07-23-08
TCCC Standing Committees
For information on serving on one of the following committees, or to speak to one of the following issues, please contact the Committee Chair:
By Law & Policy—Ralph Lombardi, Chair
Economic Development—Christopher Madrid, Chair
Employee Relations—Elizabeth Crittenden-Palacios, Chair
Government Affairs—Luis Reyes, Chair
Member Relations & Community Outreach—Shawn Duran, Chair
Contact the TCCC Board of Directors
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TOWN OF TAOS
Town of Taos News Brief # 73 10-03-08
Town Web Site and New Outreach Information
National Fire Prevention Week
Town of Taos
400 Camino de la Placita
Taos, NM 87571
http://www.taosgov.com
505-751-2000 office
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ACCION New Mexico
(505) 243-8844
accion@accionnm.org
Website: www.accionnm.org
Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico (ACI)
(505) 842-0644
PO Box 9706
Albuquerque, NM 87119
Empowering Business Spirit Initiative (EBS)
Nancy Chatfield, EBS Marketing Coordinator 505-428-7763, 505-929-4064
Scott Beckman, Program Manager 505-989-8004
New Mexico Economic Development Department
1100 St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 USA
Phone: (505) 827-0278
Mobile: (505) 670-6343
Fax:(505) 827-0263
www.TradeNM.com
New Mexico Economic Development Department Office of International Trade
1100 St. Francis Drive, Suite 1060
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Telephone: 505.827.0300
Fax: 505.827.0328
Email: Trade.Info@state.nm.us
www.TradeNM.com
New Mexico Workforce Connection
575-758-4219
1036 Salazar Rd.
www.state.nm.us/dol
ad_taos@state.nm.us
New Mexico Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
“Building New Mexico’s Economy One Business at a Time”
Small Business Development Center at Northern New Mexico College
921 Paseo de Onate
Espanola, NM 87532
phone: (505)747-2236
Fax:(505)747-2234
www.nmsbdc.org
Julianna Barbee, SBDC Director
Ida Carrillo, Assistant Director
Gary Bouty, Business Analyst
Rita Sandoval, Business Support Specialist
New Mexico Small Business Investment Corp
Paul Goblet
NMSBIC Financial Advisor
505-670-1329
Regional Development Corp (RDC)
2209 Miguel Chavez Road, Suite C
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505.820.1226 (office)
505.983.8654 (fax
www.rdcnm.org
Taos Business and Education Collaborative (TBEC)
Leilani Weiermann
Executive Director, TBEC
Taos, NM 87571
Ph: (575) 751-8800 Ext 214
Fax: (575) 751-8801
educate2@taoschamber.com
Taos County Economic Development Corp (TCEDC)
www.tcedc.com
tcedc@tcedc.org
575-758-8731 (ph)
575-758-3201 (fax)
P.O. Box 1389
1021 Salazar Rd.
Taos, NM 87571
Taos County
105 Albright Street, Suite A
Taos, New Mexico 87571
Ph: (575) 737-6300
Fax: (575) 737-6314
www.taoscounty.org
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CONTACT US
Taos County Chamber of Commerce
108 F Kit Carson Rd
Taos, NM 87571
575-751-8800 (main)
575-751-8801 (fax)
www.taoschamber.com
Steve Fuhlendorf, CEO
steve@taoschamber.com
Anita Bringas, Membership & Events Director
member@taoschamber.com
Jénelle Adams, Administrative Assistant
info@taoschamber.com
Board of Directors
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October 6th, 2008
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Taos County Chamber of Commerce
Calendar of Events
October 2008
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May 24 - Oct 19
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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
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Opening Day - Come join us on Americas Longest & Highest Railroad in North America.
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Date:
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May 24, 2008 - October 19, 2008
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Website:
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http://www.cumbrestoltec.com
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Location:
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Antonito, CO and Chama, NM
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Contact:
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Call one of our ticket Agents at 1-888-286-2737
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Email:
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info@cumbrestoltec.com
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Date/Time Details:
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May 24 - Oct 19 Starting each depot at 10:00 am returning at 6:00 pm
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Fees/Admission:
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Prices range from $65.00 to $134.00
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Sep 03 - Oct 17
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TCA Benefit Raffle
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This year there are 4 great prizes. A car, a Serta mattress, a big screen TV and a $1000 gift certificate to Cids Food Market. Please check out the attached pdf for more info on the prizes. We are selling the tickets for only $50.00 and we are selling 1,200 tickets. Please call the TCA today to buy your ticket or stop by FX 18 on Bent St. or Sleep Sanctuary to purchase your tickets. It is a great way to support the TCA!
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Date:
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September 3, 2008 - October 17, 2008
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Contact:
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Dancer Dearing 575-758-2052
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Email:
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dancer@tcataos.org
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