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Th e Greater Las Cruces Chamber
of Commerce recognized stars from the
community at the 2014 Chamber Choice
Awards and Gala, “Reaching for the Stars,”
Friday, Jan. 17, at the Las Cruces Convention
Center.
Th e magical night began with a VIP re-
ception for sponsors and moved on to a din-
ner reception. Natalie McMillian sang the
national anthem, the Boy Scouts of America
conducted the presentation of the colors and
Pastor Dale Walker led the invocation. In
the 450 attendees, nominees eagerly waited
for the award ceremony.
John McManamen, manager of White
Sands Test Facility, was the guest speaker for
this year’s gala. McManamen refl ected on
the milestones and accomplishments that
the White Sands Test Facility has reached
since it fi rst opened as a temporary facility.
“Although people think NASA is gone,
it is alive and well,” he said.
At the International Space Station, cur-
rent programs to understand commercial
cargo and commercial crews traveling into
space are in progress. Th rough programs
such as these, NASA has an economic im-
pact in the community by providing jobs
and partnerships with contractors such as
Jacob’s Technology. McManamen said he
is excited the space station has been funded
for 10 more years and is looking forward
to boosting projects such as understanding
commercial space fl ights before furthering
travel into space.
Th e awards ceremony kicked off with
New Mexico Senate President Pro Tempore
Mary Kay Papen being recognized as
Citizen of the Year. Papen is the consum-
mate community advocate, and is consistent
with that pursuit. She was unable to attend
because she was in Santa Fe preparing for
the legislative session. She did thank the
crowd via video.
Brian Ormand was recognized as the
Volunteer of the Year for all his work on the
Chamber’s Skill Ready Doña Ana project.
Charissa Paskowski then received the honor
of Conquistadore of the Year for her many
years of support to the Chamber.
Th e theme of the event, “Reaching
For Th e Stars,” was refl ected not only in
McManamen’s topic, but also in the way the
business awards were presented. Th e videos
that preceded each category were artfully
done by the LNG Co. and had an Oscar-
night feel.
Tresco Inc. was awarded the Nonpofi t
of the Year, a fi tting tribute with CEO Pam
Lillibridge set to retire this year. Th e Small
Business of the Year went to Helping Hands
Events Planning and the Large Business
of the Year was presented to Th e Sisbarro
Dealerships, an organization whose owners
give back to the community every year.
Th e Chamber was proud to recognize
Jonathan Boehne as Police Offi cer of the
Year and Lt. Jose Leos as Firefi ghter of the
Year.
Th is year’s Crystal Apple awards went
to Michael Montoya, Principal of the Year;
Mathew Reiter, Teacher of the Year; and
Robert Estrada, Early Career Teacher of the
Year.
Th e Chamber Choice Awards and Gala
was a bittersweet moment for Past-Chair
Leslie Cervantes, as she refl ected on her term
as the chair of the board. She thanked her
fellow board members on a successful term
and expressed her love toward her husband
for his support on her journey. With her fare-
well, she introduced 2014 Chair of the Board
Mike Beckett of COAS Books Inc.
Beckett gave an inspiring speech about
the benefi ts of being a Chamber member
and how it can not only help your business,
but also the community. He highlighted
the mission of the Chamber, advocating for
business, and how the Chamber is striving
to keep the same goals in 2014.
“In 2014, one of the priorities for the
chamber is to advocate for you, to help your
business succeed, which helps us all by in-
creasing the economic base for our commu-
nity,” he said.
His speech ended with an overview of
the restoration of the Armijo house and how
it will not only be the future home of the
Chamber, but how it signifi es the preserva-
tion of the area’s history.
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President and Chair Columns ...............2Business of the Month ........................3Pro-jobs Scorecard .............................4Military Update ..................................5 Nonprofi t of the Month ......................6Conquistadore Column ......................7Junior Leadership ..............................7Agriculture Column ............................8Small Business of the Month ................9Business After Hours ..........................11Ribbon Cuttings ................................12Leadership Las Cruces .......................12New and Renewing Members ............13Calendar and Statistics .......................14Chamber Briefs .................................15
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
The Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce provides more than 50 events and programs each year to promote the growth of area businesses and the economic success of the region.
For the past 60 years, the Chamber has served as the largest and most active business advocacy organization in the Mesilla Valley. In 2010, the Chamber received a four-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for best practices amongst chambers of commerce.
If you are interested in becoming a member of our growing organization, contact Vice President of Development Troy Tudor at 524-1968 or [email protected].
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New Mexico Senate President Pro Tempore Mary Kay Papen was honored as the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year during the 2014 Chamber Choice Awards and Gala Friday, Jan. 17, at the Las Cruces Convention Center. Accepting the award on her behalf is daughter Susan Vescovo, grandson, George Vescovo, and her son-in-law, Greg Smith.
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EDITORBeth Sitzler
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The Bottom Line, the official publication of the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce, is a copyrighted publication that is designed, produced and distributed monthly by the Las Cruces Bulletin, 840 N. Telshor Blvd., Suite E, Las Cruces, NM 88011. Content of The Bottom Line is submitted and authorized by the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce located at 505 S. Main St., Suite 134. Articles and columns in The Bottom Line may not reflect the opinions of the Las Cruces Bulletin. Inquiries regarding editorial content or advertising may be directed to the publisher at 575-524-8061.
Bill AllenPresident/CEO
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Liz BanegasOffice Manager
Cyndi ArmijoBilling & Database Assistant
Rosa BañuelosCommunications Coordinator
Jeanette AmbrizAdministrative Assistant
Chamber Staff
FROM THE CHAIR
Heading northFROM THE PRESIDENT
Super Bowl issues
BILL ALLEN
GREATER LAS CRUCES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 505 S. Main St., Suite 134 • Las Cruces, NM 88001 • 575-524-1968 • www.lascruces.org
T H E L A S C R U C E S
Bulletin2005 Las Cruces
“Business of the Year”
Chair of the Board Mike Beckett COAS Books
Chair Elect Kelly Duke MountainView Regional Medical
Center
Past Chair Leslie Cervantes Las Cruces Public Schools
Treasurer/Secretary Brandy Darden Century Bank
At Large Member Rico Gonzales El Paso Electric
Membership Services Matt Rush & Events New Mexico Farm & Livestock
Bureau
Governmental Affairs Russell Allen Allen Theatres Inc.
Military Affairs/ Savonne Griffin, chair Aerospace FirstLight Federal Credit Union
Community Stella Shelley, chair Development Shelley Eye Center
Board Members Dr. Janet Green New Mexico State University
Marci Dickerson Dickerson’s Catering
Phillip Rivera Memorial Medical Center
Richard Haas Steve Newby Architects & Associates
Inc.
Rick Jackson American Document Services
Rick Nezzer Sisbarro Buick/GMC Truck
Sabrina Martin Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern
New Mexico
Council of Rick Jackson Conquistadores American Document Services
Legal Counsel John Darden Darden Law Firm
Advisers Ben Rawson Doña Ana County Commission
Davin Lopez Mesilla Valley Economic
Development Alliance
Miguel Silva Las Cruces City Council
Monte Marlin White Sands Missile Range
Stan Rounds Las Cruces Public Schools
By the time this hits the streets, talk about the Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2, will be
at a fever pitch. It’s Broncos versus Seahawks in what I hope will be a very entertaining game.
Th ere are many reasons for wanting your team to win, or wanting the other team to lose. Th at’s what sports is all about – as soon as you put up a scoreboard, you realize there’s going to be a winner and a loser.
Many issues we deal with are not that clear cut, but often we talk about them way we talk about sports. We fi nd a way to imbed a “versus” between points of view, setting up for a winner and loser.
Last week, Las Cruces hosted an event of majestic proportions – the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks national monument forum. It was so big U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, and U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich were there to listen to a variety of perspectives on preserving the Organ Mountains. It was so big that there just wasn’t enough space in the banquet room. I look forward to continuing this discussion when the Chamber makes its annual advocacy trip to Washington, D.C., in March.
Everyone was in favor of protecting the Organ Mountains, so why all the hoopla? I think the reason is that we found a way to insert that nasty “versus” word into the discussion. One of the great things about this community is how we collaborate for the betterment of our citizens . I think this could, and should, be an issue agreed upon locally. We don’t need millions of dollars pouring in from outside of the state on a marketing campaign to tell us what we already know. We don’t need bus loads of people from other cities coming here to support something we all believe in.
We need to sit down at a table, get all the points out and come to a conclusion that works for Doña Ana County. We should keep this in mind as other issues such as SunZia Southwest Transmission Projects, the minimum wage and public education come up for discussion.
Oh, and go Broncos!
Bill Allen, President/CEOGreater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce
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When you run a small business, it can be tough to
set aside time to talk to your elected offi cials about how their decisions aff ect your livelihood and the livelihood of those you employ.
It’s kind of like voting, where if you don’t vote, you don’t have the right to complain. If you don’t communicate with those making the decisions, how are they going to know what you need?
Every year, the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce makes a pilgrimage north for its Las Cruces Day in Santa Fe event. Th is event is timed to catch the majority of our elected offi cials who are already there for the legislative session.
We make the trip to let them know we appreciate the time they volunteer to represent us – the legislators are not paid a salary – and to bring forward a list of issues we feel are important to businesses and economic development in southern New Mexico.
Th e face-to-face interaction with Chamber members is a valuable part of their decision-making process, as it gives them “true to life” experiences of what is happening in our communities.
Last year, I saved money to make the trip with other businessmen to communicate issues I felt were important.
Th is year, I will attend as your board chair to represent those who cannot take the time away from their busy schedules. We, as Chamber members, can feel confi dent that those who attend this Feb. 1-3 event are there to advocate on issues that are important to the economic vitality of Las Cruces and the southern New Mexico region.
If you have a particular issue that is important to you, I invite you to sign up for this event, or let us at the Chamber know so we can carry your message as we meet with our elected offi cials.
Mike Beckett, Chair of the BoardGreater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce
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Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce member Barnett’s Las Cruces Harley-Davidson has been serving Las Cruces since November 2000, when it opened as a secondary store for Barnett Harley Davidson.
In 2004, Barnett’s Las Cruces Harley-Davidson, in existence for 14 years, be-came a stand-alone full Harley-Davidson dealership. Barnett’s mission is to fulfill customers’ dreams and to sell the Harley-Davidson lifestyle.
Barnett’s Las Cruces Harley-Davidson is involved with the community and hosts events throughout the year to help raise funds and awareness. Some events include benefit runs, garage parties for women, boot camps for men, customer workshops, learn-to-ride classes, blood drives and the Salvation Army angel tree toy collec-tor. Not only does Barnett’s Las Cruces Harley-Davidson host events, but it also is proud sponsors of many charitable and community events.
The staff at Barnett’s Las Cruces Harley-Davidson has many plans for the future, but one that they are striving for is to grow the learn-to-ride program, us-ing the new H-D Street 500cc motorcycle. This program is designed to help new rid-ers learn the basics of maneuvering a bike and the importance of safety.
In the classroom, participants will get to know the motorcycle they’ll be riding and learn the basics of rider safety skills. Barnett’s Harley is also working on mar-keting its “first in space” items to the public as well as developing “space trail” tours for groups going to Spaceport America.
“We at Barnett’s Las Cruces Harley-Davidson are so honored to be a part of the groundbreaking events happening at
Spaceport America, where commercial spaceflight is no longer just a dream,” said the company’s website. “On May 20, 2011, we had the privilege of being the first H-D dealer to launch genuine Harley-Davidson merchandise into space, and now we’d like to share our moment in history with you.”
Key individuals to know at Barnett’s include General Manager Kim Barnett-Watters, Parts & Accessories Manager Ricky Esparza, Service Manager Scott Logston and General Merchandise Pat Lopez.
Stop by today to learn more about the wide selection of Harley-Davidson motor-cycles and how Barnett’s Harley-Davidson Las Cruces can help you find your next dream motorcycle.
Ryan Strobbe works on a bike in the Harley-Davidson parts and services department.
Barnett’s Las Cruces Harley-Davidson sells motorcycles, clothing and everything Harley-Davidson. The store also has a parts and services department as well as riding courses and special events.
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The chamber is working to ensure the Mesilla Valley is a pro-jobs environment and will help identify pro-jobs elected
offi cials who are assisting in that goal. Each month, this page will contain the chamber’s pro-jobs scorecard for elected offi cials with voting information on ordinances at the city
and county level.
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City of Las Cruces Impact Fees (park) N Y N Y N Y - - - - - -City of Las Cruces Impact Fees (rescind roads, drainage) Y Y Y Y Y Y - - - - - -Resolution for Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Y Y Y Y Y Y - Y - N - NCity of Las Cruces Impact Fees (public safety) Y N NA Y Y Y - - - - - -Resolution for Expanded Informed Consent Legislation Y Y Y Y Y Y - - - - - -CLC/DAC Support Annual Funding for MVEDA Y Y Y Y Y Y - Y - Y - YDoña Ana County Noise Ordinance - - - - - - - Y - Y - YCity of Las Cruces Security Alarm Ordinance Y NA Y Y Y Y - - - - - -City of Las Cruces Minimum Wage Increase Resolution N N Y Y Y Y -
Y: Yea vote, N: Nay vote, NA: Abstained from vote or not present, -: Vote not heldNote: All future ordinances and resolutions will be reviewed by an independent economist to determine the impact on jobs in the community.
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich – thank you for convening a forum on what is obviously a topic that has drawn a great deal of interest.
From the perspective of the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce, I want to make it clear, fi rst and foremost, that we are in favor of protecting the Organ Mountains. We have not, nor will not, devi-ate from that position.
We currently have 217,000 acres desig-nated as Wilderness Study Area in Doña Ana County. Th at, combined with an area which is consistent with House Resolution 995 would provide protection for more than 250,000 acres. Th at is approximately one-eighth of our total acreage in Doña Ana County.
It’s important to point out that former New Mexico Sens. Jeff Bingaman and Pete Domenici, with 66 combined years
experience, proposed their own versions of wilderness protection for our area that in-cluded the Organ Mountains and many of the key wilderness study areas before leav-ing offi ce. Th ese bills ranged from approxi-mately 265,000 to 300,000 acres, which is close to the acreage I just mentioned.
Today, we are looking at nearly 500,000 acres.
So, how much is enough – and how much is just too much?
Areas and items that are of major con-cern to us and our membership in the pro-posed monument area include:• Th ere are no provisions in S. 1805 for
Bureau of Land Management land releases for the future growth of Las Cruces as Domenici’s original proposed bill addressed. Instead, this bill takes more land away. Less land leads to higher land prices long term, and in our community, where one in four people already live below the U.S. poverty level
and 75 percent of the households make less than $50,000 a year, that is an issue. We are worried about long-term impact on our cost of living and the cost of do-ing business in our community.
• We are also worried about the economic impact on the agriculture and ranching communities, including some proper-ties that go back multiple generations in southern New Mexico. We cannot handle any reduction of our agricultural community and its impact on our al-ready fragile economy.
• We are concerned with S. 1805’s impact on border security and, thereby, the safety of the citizens of our county. Th e fact that the Doña Ana County Sheriff , the Border Sheriff ’s Association and National Assocation of Former Border Patrol Offi cers all oppose this new bill speaks for itself.
• S.1805’s 500,000-acre footprint of more restrictive federal control will have a major impact on our watershed and our ability to maintain and protect our com-
munity from fl ooding, which parts of our county experienced in 2006.I continue to hear and read confl icting
information on the previously mentioned items and, as a worst-case scenario, we need to validate these issues before considering such a permanent solution. Equally impor-tant, these issues such as border security and fl ood control could negatively impact our ability to attract new business to the area regardless of how many available acres there are.
An area of general concern to me as an individual is all the money being spent from outside of New Mexico to drive this change. Th ere are many people here today from other cities and states. One of the great things about this community is how we collaborate for the betterment of our citizens – witnessed by projects such as our early college high schools and Doña Ana County Legislative Coalition. I think this should be an issue agreed upon locally. Perhaps I am just a bit naïve.
No matter which side of the issue you fall on, I think that we all agree on one thing: Let’s fi nd a way to protect our Organ Mountains.
Chamber’s stance on wildernessBorder security, safety are top concerns of organizationBy Bill Allen Chamber president/CEO
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After saying farewell to their director of many years in
November 2013, the White Sands Missile Range Mission
and Installation Contracting Command team welcomed a
new director, Cheryl Rivera, in January.
Rivera, who has 27 years of contracting experience, said
she was groomed for her new role ever since she started at
a GS-2 pay grade. Rivera credits Fort Lewis, Wash., for
teaching her the “contracting trade” when she started there
as a contracting specialist. Since her start in Washington,
Rivera said she has worked with several agencies throughout
her career that will prove valuable when working with the
diverse agencies at WSMR.
“I’ve had just about every job there is in this contract-
ing office,” Rivera said. “I’ve got varied experience, so I don’t
shy away from the (Army Test and Evaluation Command)
world.”
Rivera commutes to WSMR from Fort, Bliss, where she
lives with her husband, 1st Sgt. Emilio Rivera. As a military
spouse, Rivera not only deals with jumping into a new role,
but she has to balance the emotional impact of her hus-
band’s upcoming deployment at the end of the month.
Rivera, originally from Michigan, met her husband when
she was working as an acquisition staff officer for the Army
Europe G4 in Germany. The two have been married for nine
years and have gone through five deployments together.
“Half of me is a very proud military wife, so I wear two
hats,” Rivera said.
Since her start in January, Rivera has seen several
changes occur within the organization. Rivera said the
staff will primarily be civilians, since the soldiers have been
pulled away from their roles here at WSMR. In order to
make up for the loss of soldiers and a drop in staff due to
retirements, Rivera said she is looking into hiring on five
to six new personnel.
Rivera said there are no pressing changes for the con-
tracting office other than a change in the organization as
a whole. According to Rivera, MICC will now be run by
418th Contracting Support Brigade in Fort Sam Houston,
Texas. The command also welcomed a new one star general,
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Gabbert, who will be visiting the WSMR
Contracting Command.
“I’m excited to be here and work with all of the differ-
ent directorates and activities at White Sands,” Rivera said.
“I’m excited to partner with them and help out and be part
of the team.”
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WSMR welcomes new contracting directorCheryl Rivera brings 27 years of experience to baseBy Adriana SalasMissile Ranger Staff Writer
Photo by Adriana SalasCheryl Rivera is the new White Sands Missile Range mission and installation contracting command director. Rivera resides in Fort Bliss and has 27 years of contracting experience.
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Mission:The Bridge of Southern New Mexico facilitates collaboration and leverages resources between public and private sectors to support educational excellence and optimize the work force in Doña Ana County. Vision: All students in Doña Ana County graduate with skills to compete in an international work force.
Purpose:Through The Bridge, business
and economic development drive the conversation on education and build support for new solutions and strategies that produce great results across Doña Ana County and in other New Mexico communities. The organization is committed to the mission of facilitating collaboration and leveraging resources between public and private sectors to support educational excellence and optimize the work force of Doña Ana County for the 21st century.
Key goals: • Achieving the highest high school
graduation rate in New Mexico by 2016.
• Optimize career and technical educational opportunities for students to satisfy the needs of business in Doña Ana County.To reach our goals, we are committed
to these strategic objectives: • Support the early college high school
model in Doña Ana County and develop other industry-directed early college high schools throughout the state.
• Increase participation in dual-credit courses for students “at risk” of dropping out.
• Increase co-operative, internship, and mentoring opportunities for students within the business community.
• Advocate and support efforts for a seamless transition between and among Doña Ana County education systems.
• Encourage activities that increase collaboration among educational institutions and private sector partners to leverage and coordinate resources to advance to goals of The Bridge.
• Identify and support efforts known to achieve higher graduation rates.
History: The history of what now operates as a
business-driven, nonprofit collaborative began in 2007 in Doña Ana County with an unprecedented public-private community initiative. Leaders from multiple business sectors, elected county and city officials, Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance and chambers of commerce worked in partnership with all levels of the area educational community. The group committed to sit together at the same table to solve the same problem to improve the future for our youth and the community.
Incubated by the Education Committee of the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce, the work evolved into the Regional Education Initiative. The REI formed The Bridge in 2009 to facilitate collaboration across sectors and to support implementation of best practices that advance education and engage youth in the work force.
Key people to know: Staff:Stacie Allen, President and CEOSherry Reese-Gill, Executive Assistant
Board of Directors:George Ruth, ChairmanAndy Burke, Vice-ChairmanWanda Mattiace, TreasurerStan Rounds, Past Chairman & SecretaryKari MitchellSuzanne Quillen
Events and activities:This January, The Bridge of Southern
New Mexico partnered with The Daniels Fund to award grants totaling more than $400,000 to start new early college high schools at Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Gadsden and Hobbs public schools. The Bridge Board of Directors joined with Daniels Fund leaders and Gov. Susana Martinez for the presentations at Arrowhead Park Early College High School.
In May, Arrowhead Park Early College High School will celebrate the first graduating class. Many of these students will graduate with an associate degree and industry certificate in addition to their high school diploma.
Future plans: • The demonstrated strengths and
economic benefits of dual-credit opportunities for high school students, business mentoring and the early college high school model are evidence that The Bridge is achieving profound results that can be sustained and
replicated throughout New Mexico. • Bridge leaders and their community
partners will continue to demonstrate how business can work hand in hand with education leaders to develop the state’s future work force, entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders.
• Through our partnerships, The Bridge is bringing business and education leaders together to connect theirs visions and to provide leadership, efficiency, trust and quality among our teachers and businesses, resulting in achieving educational success.
• Developing and enhancing current business mentoring programs to connect the students to the work force. Identify and connecting the students to the key foundational skills one must have to be successful.
• Advocating for more support of dual-credit courses offered to high school students. This will create a seamless pipeline from K-20, decrease remediation and increase career technical education skills.
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First, I would like to send a
great big congratulations
to all the award recipients
during the Chamber’s annual ban-
quet Friday, Jan. 17.
Th e 2014 Chamber Choice
Awards and Gala event was a huge
success, not to mention seeing
friends and meeting new members
of the Chamber was a treat for all.
Th e Conquistadores started
the New Year in grand fashion
with ribbon cuttings, new board
members going to meetings, plan-
ning 2014 events and, of course,
all the fi nal preparation for Las
Cruces Day in Santa Fe.
As always, the time spent in
Santa Fe will be a huge success
and I want to thank all those
who make this annual event
possible. Getting in to speak
with our elected offi cials and
expressing our top issues in Las
Cruces is extremely important
for the growth of our community.
Planning this event takes months
of hard work and coordination
with numerous agencies. Th e
committee members put in
numerous hours coordinating
everything from networking,
helping members display their
products in the Rotunda to the
visit at the Governor’s Mansion.
Th e Conquistadores volunteer
their time, helping ensure
everything runs smoothly, and,
of course, our sponsors are highly
instrumental in the success. My
hat is off to all.
Conquistadores held ribbon cut-
tings for new Chamber businesses
and welcomed two new yellow team
members into our Conquistador
organization: April Tate from
American Document Services and
Sara Zemler with Consolidated
Solar Technologies LLC.
We were also honored to have
Kiel Hoff man of Pioneer Bank
join the ranks of our lifetime
members and welcomed back
Doug Baron of Pioneer Bank af-
ter a leave of absence.
Th e year has just started, but
the good will ambassadors are
busy as always. If you have an
interest in representing your com-
pany or organization, and would
like more information about the
Greater Las Cruces Chamber
and the Conquistadors, call the
Chamber offi ce at 524-1968 and
I promise your questions will be
answered.
Rick Jackson Chair of the Council of
Conquistadores 2014 Greater Las Cruces Chamber
of Commerce
Congratulations are in orderCONQUISTADORE CORNER
Hard work already seen this new year
RICK JACKSON
On Th ursday, Jan. 9, the Junior Leadership group learned all about health care in the Las Cruces community.
Many of the students have an interest in a career in health care and Health Care Day gave them an opportunity to see the options in the city.
Th e day began at the Memorial Medical Center HealthPlex, an outpatient surgery center that also off ers imaging and lab. Students viewed the newest equipment at the HealthPlex, a 64-slice CT scanner that uses X-ray to create images of the body al-lowing physicians to see the heart, blood vessels and other vital organs in detail.
After the CT, they toured the mammo-gram suite and learned about digital mam-mography. Th ey were also able to talk to Radiologist Carmen Metilidi, who spoke about the way medicine has evolved into the
digital age. Th e fi nal part of the HealthPlex tour included a visit to the Operating Room. Students were able to try their hand at minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, using the camera and operating instruments to pull candy out of a box.
Th e students received a tour of the Rehabilitation and Advanced Care Hospitals of Southern New Mexico. Th e students were given a tour of both facili-ties by Roy Rivas, the director of compli-ance for both facilities. Th e group learned about patient-centered care and participat-ed in an uplifting patient send off , where everyone lined the hallway and clapped to encourage a patient who had just been dis-charged.
Th e group toured the rehab gym and outdoor training facility that is specially built to help patients learn how to walk on
diff erent types of surfaces and inclines.MountainView Regional Medical
Center welcomed the Junior Leadership class for lunch. CEO Denten Park spoke to the students about career opportunities in the health care world. He also spoke about some of the challenges facing the industry due to health care reform and declining re-imbursements. Students were given a tour of the NICU and Mother/Baby Unit. Th ey were also able to see and learn about the DaVinci surgical robot.
Students ended their day at Memorial Medical Center, where they learned about
the cancer program. Director of Oncology Services Lynn Arnold asked the class how many of them had family, friends or loved ones who had been diagnosed with cancer. Every hand in the room went up.
Arnold taught them the diff erence be-tween radiation oncology and medical on-cology, both of which are available at the MMC Cancer Center.
Th e Junior Leadership group received a tour of Ikard Radiation Oncology and was able to see the TomoTh erapy machine, which delivers targeted radiation to the cancer.
Junior Leadership class learns about health careDay takes participants to local institutions
JUNIOR LEADERSHIP LAS CRUCES
The Junior Leadership class visited various area hospitals during Health Care Day Thursday, Jan. 9.
8 • February 2014 • THE BOTTOM LINE
When we arrived in California after graduate school
at New Mexico State University, the heyday of the United
Farm Workers (UFW) was still blazing.
I will always remember the morning, coming up Ashe’s
Alley on the expansive Superior Farming Co. Poso Ranch
in Kern County, hearing the call from the ranch foreman
that someone was in the vineyard brandishing a pistol. My
route of travel would take me directly
there and, without saying, my decision
to proceed was immediately considered.
I was relieved when the next radio dis-
cussion suggested that all vehicular traf-
fi c in the area divert to allow authorities
to handle the situation.
Th e result of that sort of labor un-
rest would have long-lasting impact.
It would change the face of much of
California forever and good – bad or
indiff erent – the course was set toward
large sweeping changes in crop mixes
and technology changes. Th e course to-
ward full automation was accelerated.
History would demonstrate that the
Th ompson Seedless vineyard, where
lives were threatened by someone with
a pistol in a labor-related event that
day, would be converted to machine
harvested juice grape production. Th at
labor demand was eliminated.
Th e same thing would occur in mas-
sive strides toward full automation in nut crops. Th e tech-
nology invented by people, such as Earl Anderson of Jack
Rabbit Systems, changed the whole landscape of harvest-
ing. It continues to this day with these systems – improved
beyond even the expectations of those days – being used in
our local pecan harvest annually.
In fact, many contractors who are immersed in almond
and walnut harvest in California extend their season and
their investments by coming to New Mexico for pecan
harvest. From here, some actually go on eastward as far as
Florida where they are now mechanically harvesting citrus
for juice.
Th e outgrowth of that technology continues to-
day, where automation is completely eliminating labor
requirements in raisin grapes and where thousands of peo-
ple were once employed starting the fi rst day of September
each and every fall. It has long been the standard of forage
and grain harvesting and those technologies set the course
for similar automated approaches in vegetables and some
fruits. Th e great majority of wine and juice grapes are now
mechanically harvested.
As a result, thousands of people no longer fi nd the sea-
sonal employment that once existed. How should society
judge that outcome?
From the perspective of farm management, I certainly
have an opinion. I had to later drive
through the UFW pickets at Del Rey,
Calif., where our company took over a
large integrated fruit operation in 1989.
I remember those days and, simply
because I was management, I was tar-
geted and singled out. Like so many
other farmers thereafter, I pushed hard
to eliminate labor and the massive
parallel confl icts that were created. It
wasn’t the crews in the fi elds and the
interactions with hard working farm
labor that changed my views.
I acquired a huge respect for the
skill and the work ethic of those labor
crews. It was the union hierarchy and
the stewards of oppression that im-
pacted my beliefs and my actions.
Was all the labor strife successful
and helpful? Much of California went
from labor intensity to mechanical and
technology intensity. Labor was elimi-
nated. You make your own decision.
From that massive technology advancement, though,
the next agricultural revolution is almost silently gaining
strength. Th e foundation was laid by the amazing GPS
technology that has further reduced labor demands and set
the course toward complexity management within fi elds.
Th is groundwork technology that is monitoring soil
conditions to actually adjust seeding rates, fertilizer rates,
and even adaptive seed adjustments within the fi eld on the
fl y is space-age worthy.
Add to that the advancement with underground irriga-
tion eff ectiveness, the outcomes are not even yet computed.
What is more, this technology will be tweaked and reap-
plied to other cropping endeavors that will ultimately enjoy
the same gain.
Labor will be further reduced.
So, should we stand and cheer and marvel at what has
transpired, or shall we remain skeptical of the strength of
our system? I’ll cheer the results and respect the gain. If
I was still in farming, I’d be immensely relieved that the
headache of labor is diminishing.
I am no longer there, though, so I can honestly say
there are some things I miss from those days of direct in-
volvement with large crews. I miss the skill sets of those
seasoned crews. I miss seeing the same people year after
year, and I miss the allegiance that was bilateral.
I’ll also submit the system has been put at higher risk
and I’ll suggest you no longer eat the same quality of cer-
tain fruits, but that should be reserved for another column.
Stephen L. Wilmeth is a rancher from southern New Mexico. “It was a good place. It was a glimpse of what we have been promised … Merry Christmas.”
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The outgrowth
of that technology
continues today,
where automation
is completely
eliminating labor
requirements.
THE BOTTOM LINE • February 2014 • 9
Everyone can agree that fl owers
make a great gift for all occasions and
with Valentine’s Day just around the
corner, Greater Las Cruces Chamber of
Commerce member Flowerama is ready
for one of the busiest times of the year.
Owner David Watson said that
although Valentine’s Day is a busy day
and can be quite diffi cult, he appreciates
that customers still turn to Flowerama for
special gifts. Th e fl ower gift shop has been
making special moments memorable for
more than 29 years.
Flowerama’s journey began at its fi rst
location at Mesilla Valley Mall. It opened
on Feb. 1, 1985. After more than 10 years of
service it closed that location in December
1995.
Flowerama’s current location opened its
doors to customers in 1990 and has served
Las Cruces and surrounding areas ever
since.
Owners David and Donna F. Watson’s
mission for Flowerama is to provide Las
Cruces with quality fl oral products and
service at a reasonable price.
Flowerama is a featured fl orest in
Th e Knot, which caters to weddings
and provides bridal bouquets, wedding
ceremony fl owers, fl oral cake decorations
and centerpieces. Flower arrangements
can also be made for other occasions such
as birthdays, anniversaries or just to make
someone smile.
Customers have been enjoying
Flowerama’s beautiful fl owers for many
years and now can also enjoy fruit
bouquets.
Since April 2013, customers can order
these delicious gifts through 1800fl owers.
com and can be picked up at Flowerama.
“Th ere are only about 100 locations in
the United States that off er fruit bouquets
and we are excited to be part of that group,”
Watson said.
Although it is still too early to measure
the success of the new addition, Flowerama
hopes for it to be a big hit.
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Flowerama offers a wide variety of items to celebrate just about any event, including Valentine’s Day and weddings.
10 • February 2014 • THE BOTTOM LINE
ANNUAL BANQUET
Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Keynote Speaker John McManamen, White Sands Test Facility manger, addresses the banquet crowd Friday, Jan. 17, at the Las Cruces Convention Center.
Police Officer of Year
Jonathon Bean is
presented by Sgt. Jaime
Quezada and Chief Jaime
Motoya.
Dawn Starostka, owner of Helping Hands event planning, the Small Business of the Year, holds her award, presented at the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce gala and awards evening Friday, Jan. 17, at the Las Cruces Convention Center. With her are Richard Coltharp, publisher of the Las Cruces Bulletin, which sponsors the award, Chamber President/CEO Bill Allen and Past-Chair Leslie Cervantes.
Pam Lillibridge accepts the Nonprofit of the Year on behalf of Tresco Inc.
2014 Chamber Chair Mike Beckett gives his closing remarks
Clay Doyle of El Paso Electric Co. with Crystal Apple award honoree Michael Montoya
Chief Travis Brown with Firefighter of the Year Lt. Joe Lias
Allen and Cervantes congratulate Dan Sisbarro and Rick Nezzer for the Large Business of the Year award won by Sisbarro Dealerships.
THE BOTTOM LINE • February 2014 • 11
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Troy Stegner, and wife, Angela Potter of Trust Properties, are ready to enjoy Business After Hours Thursday, Jan. 23, at M FIVE.
Mary Beth Reinhart and Don BuckGreater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce members
enjoy the M FIVE atmosphere during the monthly event.
Martha Lozano-Cuaron, Salua Villani and Elizabeth Martinez of Home Kare Inc. of Doña Ana.
Stephanie Keepers of Accent Real Estate, Christine Logan of New Mexico Economic Development, Bruce and Mary Ball of Consolidated Solar Technologies
12 • February 2014 • THE BOTTOM LINE
RIBBON CUTTINGS
LAS CRUCES FIRE STATION 7 – Jan. 17, 1050 Crawford Blvd. – City Councillor Olga Pedroza, District 3, City Councillor Miguel Silva, District 1, and City Councillor Greg Smith, District 2, hold the proclamations while Fire Chief Travis Brown, City Councillor Nathan Small, District 4, and Mayor Ken Miyagishima cut the ribbon.
THE BRIDGERS GROUP, MERRILL LYNCH – Jan. 10, 425 S. Telshor Blvd., Building C-101 – Senior Vice President/Financial Advisor Jamie Fletcher holds the proclamation while Resident Director/Financial Advisor Paul Bridgers cuts the ribbon.
ENDURING LOVE LLC – Jan. 25, 3050 Roadrunner Parkway, Suite A – Nury Campbell, owner, holds the proclamations while Robert Campbell, owner, cuts the ribbons. BECK TOTAL OFFICE INTERIORS – Jan. 24, 606 W. Amador Ave. – Lori Addison, owner, holds
the proclamation while Account Manager Tara Rothwell-Clark and interior designer and Project Manager Brent Aldridge cut the ribbon.
LEADERSHIP LAS CRUCES 2014
Leadership Las Cruces returnsAnnual program’s classes to begin in March
Participants have submitted their applications and Leadership Las Cruces 2014 is ready to begin in March.
Since 1991, Leadership Las Cruces, a professional de-velopment program sponsored by the Greater Las Cruces
Chamber of Commerce, has graduated hundreds of par-ticipants who have expanded their leadership pursuits. Leadership Las Cruces offers robust classroom and field experiences for community-minded individuals who seek to
enhance their leadership skills and improve our region.Leadership Las Cruces graduates emerge from the
eight-month program better connected and equipped with a practical, in-depth understanding of major community issues and become impassioned about solving them. The program links individuals to the community, opportunities, professional development, mentoring and the Chamber’s support network to help them start or expand their leadership.
The Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome this year’s applicants and hopes to make it a memorable year.
THE BOTTOM LINE • February 2014 • 13
New MembersAlamobritt LLCPenny Santiago
430-0132
The Bean Cafe of Mesilla LLCKaleigh Jones
642-2062
Enduring Love LLCNury Campbell
405-9480
EXIT Realty Horizons - Elias ElizaldezElias Elizaldez
915-2999
HTM Inc. dba Security Specialty Training
Pete Hampton524-6904
Nutrishop Las CrucesDena Curran
491-6064
Peak Behavioral Health ServicesXavier Alvarez
589-3000 ext. 2580
PC Automated Controls Inc.Daniel Shelton
915-751-0313 109
Accent Real Estate
Marti Wells
All Aboard America
Benji Natividad
Ambercare Home
Health Care
Juanita Chaney
American Document
Services
Rick Jackson
Anna Mae Evans
Anna Mae Evans
Arroyo Medical Supply
Jeff O’Brien
Asombro Institute for
Science Education
Stephanie Bestelmeyer
Austin’s Fine Jewelry
Keith Austin
Boy Scouts of America,
YUCCA Council
Joshua Inguanzo
Bradbury Stamm
Construction
Lawrence Peterson
Casa Mexicana Tile
Martha Orta
COAS Books Inc.
Michael Beckett
D.E. Duggan
Dan Duggan
Darden Law Firm
John Darden
Diersen Charities Inc.Daniel Lee Judiscak
Doña Ana Arts CouncilKathleen Albers
El Caldito Soup KitchenGabe Chavez
Elephant Butte Irrigation District
Gary Esslinger
EXIT Realty Horizons - Monique KellyMonique Kelley
EXIT Realty Horizons - Wanda Arnold Wanda Arnold
First New Mexico Bank of Las Cruces
Sharron Stuart
FirstLight Federal Credit Union -
Lohman AvenueSavonne Griffin
FloweramaDavid Watson
GenCon Corp. Michael Clute
General Mailing & Shipping Systems Inc.
Kristen Briggs
GoodwillAlly Lira
Hacienda RV ResortJenny Clute
Hakes Brothers LLCKimball Hakes
Home Kare Inc. of Doña Ana
Martha Lozano-Cuaron
Hub International Insurance Services
Cathy Hauge
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
Zulema Estrada
Jacobs Technology Inc.Kim Hamilton
Johnston’s True Value Hardware
Larry Brown
Keller Williams - Cosette Casciani-EatonCosette Casciani-Eaton
KTSM TelevisionGary Sotir
L & M Limousine LLCLinda Mullens
Leasing Services Inc.Joan Rawson
LifeSupport MedicalKen Hoeksema
Lightyear Wireless, Independent
RepresentativeJack Barclay
Los Compas CaféOralia Frietze
McCoy’s Building Supply
Juan Burgos
McDonald’s RestaurantMike Lavin
McGinley Construction Inc.Kevin McGinley
Memorial Medical Center
Mandy Leatherwood
Mendez Jewelers & AppraisalsRudy Mendez
Mesilla Valley HospitalRachel Holst
Mesilla Valley KitchenJeff O’Brien
Meson De MesillaCali Szczawinski
MountainView Regional Medical Center
Kelly Duke
Northern Office Products
Judy Silvers
Oasis LP Inc.Michael Black
Park Enterprises LLCMichael Park
Pat Taylor Inc.Pat Taylor
Pioneer BankKiel Hoffman
Principal FinancialMelodee Smith
RE/MAX Classic Realty - Christine TellesChristine Telles
Region II Emergency Medical ServicesManuel Medina
Savoy de MesillaJill Alcron
Schwalm, Martos & Co.Myrle Schwalm
ServiGas/Ikard & Newsom Propane
Lance Ross
Sierra Alta Ranch LLCTom Mobley
Southwest Sport & Spine Center Inc.Denise Campbell
Sports Skills InstituteMarci Dickerson
Steinborn & Associates Real Estate - Ron Bruder
Ron Bruder
Steinborn - Teresa “Teri” Quitmeyer
Teresa “Teri” Quitmeyer
Strategic Information Group
Susie Kimble
The Bair FoundationMartha Dominguez
TopView LeadershipElke Wunderlich
University of PhoenixVanessa Smallpage-
Herrera
VantivJerry Heiskell
Village Inn Pancake House - El PaseoRuth Blankenship
Walmart Supercenter - Valley DriveJames Torres
Wells Fargo N.A. - Telshor Store -
Trudy IsaacksJudith Wetzel
Wienerschnitzel - El PaseoTim Kass
Williams Family Ranches
Dudley Williams
Your Host... New MexicoJoanne Bess
Renewing Members
14 • February 2014 • THE BOTTOM LINE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHEDULE
COMMITTEE MEETINGS CHAMBER EVENTS
The Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce is the primary advocate for the greater Las Cruces business community, dedicated to
fostering growth and opportunity by focusing on communication, education and participation.
FULFILLING THE COMMUNITY NEED
The following statistics from the past 30 days indicate the number of individuals interested in learning more about the Chamber by visiting the website. Those who have visited the site inquired about relocation
advice as well as the approximate number of member business referrals by Chamber staff members.
12,910people visited the Chamber’s website
3people inquired about relocation
Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce
CHAMBER BY THE NUMBERS
Las Cruces
Quick FactsBUILDING PERMITS
Total YTD 2012
Total YTD 2013
% change
Number of Permits 2,459 2,463 -0.2%Valuation $2,860,206 $2,731,569 4.5%Source: City of Las Cruces - Wednesday, Jan. 22
FEBRUARY 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
4 p.m.Conquistador Executive Committee
7:30 a.m.Military Affairs Committee, Mesilla Valley Hospice
9 a.m. Las Cruces Young Professionals Committee
11 a.m.Finance Committee
NoonMember Advisory Committee
8:30 a.m. Junior Leadership Las Cruces
9 a.m. Commercial Space Committee
4 p.m. Issues & Governmental Affairs Committee
4 p.m.Executive Committee
7:30 a.m.Education Committee
11 a.m.Small Business Council Committee
11 a.m.Events & Benefits Committee
11:30 p.m.State of the City Update
4 p.m.Board of Directors Committee
11:30 p.m.Small Business Workshop
5:30 p.m.Business After Hours
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THE BOTTOM LINE • February 2014 • 15
Local fi rm takes Eagle Award for Centennial H.S. design
Las Cruces fi rm Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (D/P/S) won 11 awards from NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, including highest honors for Centennial High School and Total Wine & More in Albuquerque.
Judges said the Eagle Award winning Centennial High School, designed by D/P/S in association with ASA Architects, welcomes students, faculty and staff to indoor and outdoor spaces nestled within the natural topography.
Th e design for Total Wine & More also garnered an Eagle Award, presented to the highest achieving projects of each category.
D/P/S received merit awards for the following projects:• Sandia Baptist Church Expansion, Albuquerque• Presbyterian Health Services Española Hospital Patient
Wing Expansion, Española• City of Albuquerque Fire Stations 2 and 7,
Albuquerque• Bicycle Technologies International (BTI), Santa Fe• US Bank Las Cruces, Las Cruces• Earth Spirit/Greetings from NM at the Albuquerque
International Sunport, Albuquerque• Grants-Cibola County Schools Cubero Elementary
School, Cubero• UNM Collaborative Teaching and Learning Building,
Albuquerque• ENMU-Roswell Educational Center, Roswell
D/P/S, with offi ces located in Las Cruces, Albuquerque and Amarillo, Texas, specializes in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, planning and structural en-gineering. Th e fi rm has a a 50-year portfolio of education, health care, commercial and mixed-used projects.
For more information, visit www.dpsdesign.org or call 505-521-9700.
Dining passport returnsTh e Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau has be-
gun its second annual Ticket to Taste dining passport pro-gram. Intended to encourage visitors and residents to expe-rience new and diff erent restaurants in Las Cruces, Ticket to Taste will end Monday, March 31.
Passports can be picked up at participating restaurants, area hotels and the Convention & Visitors Bureau or down-loaded at the CVB website. To play, take your passport to any of the participating restaurants and, after your meal, have your passport validated by your server.
Visitors must have a minimum of fi ve stamps or entries to be eligible to win, and Doña Ana County residents must have 15.
Entries will be accepted through 11:50 p.m. March 31, with a random drawing to be conducted on April 1.
Visitors to Las Cruces can win a two-night complimen-tary stay and a $500 gift certifi cate to experience the culi-nary delights of Las Cruces. Doña Ana County residents can win a $750 culinary experience featuring edible prizes and gift certifi cates from participating restaurants.
Completed passports should be returned to the Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau, 211 N. Water St. For more information, visit www.exlorelascruces.com/t2t or call 541-2444.
NM Chile Conference to bring the heat
Th e 2014 New Mexico Chile Conference will be held Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor Blvd.
A welcome reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, and the full-day conference starts at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4. Th e annual conference is hosted by New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute and features practical solutions for chile growers, processors
and producers. “Th e New Mexico Chile Conference is a wonderful op-
portunity to learn about the new discoveries in chile pepper research,” said Paul Bosland, NMSU Chile Pepper Institute director and chair of the conference.
“Th e New Mexico Chile Conference is the world’s larg-est conference dedicated to chile peppers, and we are pleased to showcase NMSU’s research discoveries to the world.”
Th e 2014 conference will feature presentations on tech-nological advances as well as research on disease, pest man-agement and drought solutions. Th e latest industry market-ing research will also be addressed.
Guest speaker George Boyhan, an Extension vegetable specialist from the University of Georgia, will present the success of the Vidalia onion industry as a model for the New Mexico chile pepper. Boyhan will share the history and eff orts that resulted in eff ective brand recognition, and provide considerations for chile in New Mexico, Bosland said.Registration for the conference is $105 for individuals and $425 for booth space that includes registration for two people.
Registration costs are higher the day of the conference. Registration can be done by calling 646-3028 or register-ing online at www.chilepepperinstitute.org/events.php. Registration forms also can be printed online and then mailed. Hotel accommodations must be made separately. Special room rates for participants are available at Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces.
For more information about the conference, contact 646-3028 or [email protected].
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CIRCULATIONTeresa Tolonen, Circulation Manager575-680-1841 [email protected]
ADVERTISINGShellie McNabb, Advertising Manager575-680-1979 [email protected]
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