Mountain View Market Co-op & Kitchen 1300 El Paseo Road – Las Cruces, NM 88001 Open everyday from 8 AM – 9 PM Phone: (575) 523-0436 Fax: (575) 541-0814 Email: mountainviewmarketcoop@gmail.com Mountain View Market Kitchen Downtown 120 S. Water Street – Las Cruces, NM 88005 Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM Saturday: 8 AM – 2 PM Phone: (575) 556-9856 Email: mountainviewkitchen@gmail.com MVM Farm 2653 Snow Road - Mesilla, NM Volunteer Days Wednesdays & Saturdays: 8:30 - 11:30 AM Email: ocleyf@yahoo.com Mission Statement “The Organ Mountain Cooperative promotes good food, good company, and good health for all.” Staff Mission Statement “We are diverse in our backgrounds, but united in our goal to serve and empower local and global communities and increase the quality of life for all.” The Co-operative Principles 1. Voluntary and Open Membership 2. Democratic Member Control 3. Members’ Economic Participation 4. Autonomy and Independence 5. Education, Training, and Information 6. Cooperation among Cooperatives 7. Concern for Community Board of Directors Shahid Mustafa, General Manager Hollis Train Paul Heiberger, President Lori Kae Schwab Claudia Piper, Vice President Caitlin Karrenberg Carolyn Gressitt, Secretary Randy Harris Stella Field, Treasurer Karen George Our monthly Board meetings are held in the MVM Administrative Offices (just south of the main store), starting at 6 pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month. The first portion of each meeting is reserved for a Member Forum, and we welcome visits from our fellow Members to hear your concerns! [MVMBoard@mountainviewmarket.coop]
News from the Kitchen! Not By Caitlin Karrenberg, Kitchen Manager On March 8th, 2014, the Mountain View Market Downtown Kitchen celebrated its one year anniversary of our ribbon cutting ceremony! We opened our doors in February of 2013, and the first year has been really exciting. Some of the highlights of our first year in business include: • We started a Yoga & Lunch partnership with Downtown Desert Yoga! On Wednesdays and Fridays, you can swing by their studio for a 45 minute yoga class and your lunch order from our Kitchen is ready to be picked up when class is over. • Exciting new businesses have opened their doors downtown, including Run Culture (new running shop at 221 N Main St.) and Mas Art (art supply and framing store at 126 Main St.) • We hosted our first live music event, featuring local band Timesquares playing a great show in our parking lot! • Offering a unique, healthy menu including over 80% of ingredients that are organic or locally sourced. • Working with Healthy Kids Las Cruces to launch their healthy restaurant program. • Great articles written about us in the Las Cruces Bulletin, Healthy U magazine, and more! We are looking forward to more exciting partnerships and continued revitalization of the downtown area in the coming year. The new housing complex behind the Las Cruces Sun-News building is nearing completion, bringing more residents to the downtown area. If you haven’t stopped in yet, make sure to come by and check out the local artwork, delicious locally roasted coffee, and cozy atmosphere. We look forward to making you many more tasty food and beverages! Thanks for all of your support and your good appetites! Eat Healthy, Be Happy. Mountain View Market Downtown Kitchen 120 S Water Street - 575.556.9856 Open Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 8am to 2pm MountainViewMarketKitchen
Down on the Farm By Nicole Fuchs, Farm Administrator
MVM Farm has been growing in every way possible. We aren’t just growing kale, carrots, and beets; we are growing producers and the MVM Farm itself too! MVM Farm has been expanding the number of high school and college interns we are able to host, the types and quantities of produce, the growing strategies that are used on the farm, our composting operation, and the number of community members we reach. During the past six months, MVM Farm staff has provided over 1,193 hours of instruction and hands-on experiential learning time to high school students, college interns, and community members. Through these learning experiences some students and community members have recognized the greater purpose of the farm. Kayla, a current intern, wrote about the farm and said, “This farm has not only shown my family that I can work hard and still achieve good grades at school while also dealing with different things at home but this farm has also shown me that I can do all these things too. I know that I can achieve more now and by working on the farm I have made friends while also doing something that I love�. The continued growth of all aspects of the MVM Farm has meant the need to increase funding to support the activities and programs offered to community members.
On May 6, 2014, MVM Farm is joining more than 300 nonprofits in New Mexico and more than 100 other communities throughout the United States for a national day of local giving. This initiative, “Give Grande New Mexico” is our state’s first Day of Giving and is part of a larger campaign called “Give Local America”. This partnership allows communities like Las Cruces to generate significant funds for causes right in our own backyard. Help MVM Farm raise funds to support our mission as a small diverse farm dedicated to educating and training community members about growing food and local food systems. You can help support MVM Farm and our local food system by making a donation to the MVM Farm on May 6, 2014. In the meantime, you can view our profile on the “Give Grande New Mexico” website: http://www.givegrandenm.org/#npo/mvm-farm. The support gained during this fundraising effort will be important: in addition to the money raised in our community, there are also matching funds available for the MVM Farm. Want to learn more about the everyday happenings at the MVM Farm? Check us out on Facebook and Instagram!
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BODy + Soul By Randy Harris, Board Member On the issues of Minimum Wage: The Las Cruces City Council has invited Mountain View Market Co-op’s General Manager, Shahid Mustafa, to participate in a series of three public dialogues on the issue of raising the minimum wage. Mountain View Market Coop starts employees well above the mandated minimum wage. In fact, starting wages at the coop are not determined by the legal minimum, but are in alignment with what’s considered a “livable wage” for Las Cruces – considerably higher than minimum wage. The City Council’s inclusion of our Co-op’s general manager in this series of Great Conversations reflects the city’s commitment to hear all the voices of our community, and to address challenging issues in a collaborative and cooperative process. As we do at the Co-op, this process recognizes the voices of the “membership” of the community. This series of public conversations aligns with the cooperative model, recognizing that “we’re all in this together”, that everyone has a voice and every voice matters. So, in advance of our Annual Member Meeting – Saturday April 12 - you’re also invited to watch or take a seat in the audience for this series of conversations on minimum wage. These conversations will be held in the City Council Chamber on the evenings of April 1st, 3rd, and 8th - from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, and will be live streamed on the internet, broadcast live on CLC/Cable channel 20, and archived for reference. This is an excellent opportunity to engage in a one of our most pressing economic issues and to recognize the distinct significance of the Co-op’s position on wages, relative to that of the larger business community. Come witness first hand the challenges, advantages, and disadvantages of different business and economic models and how they affect our community. Attention Co-op Members! Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming Member Loan Campaign! Our first Member Loan Informational Meeting is on Wednesday, April 23rd from 5 to 6 pm in the Co-op Community Room. Investment packets will be available to pick up at the Courtesy Desk starting Monday, April 21st. Members of the Board of Directors will be available to answer questions about this investment opportunity at this meeting. Can’t attend? Additional Informational Meetings will be scheduled in the upcoming months! Paraben-free! Great news: We are really excited to announce that our Wellness section is now entirely paraben-free! Thanks to Trish, our awesome Wellness Buyer, for making the choice to carry clean products. And just in case you didn’t already know, none of the products we carry are tested on animals. For more info, check out the article about it on our website.
Annual Member Meeting! Saturday, April 12 – 5 to 9 pm Beverly Hills Hall 150 N. Hermosa St It’s that time of year again… for another awesome Annual Member Meeting & Co-op Expo! We are happy to provide our current members with a free meal from local restaurants, great entertainment, delicious samples, and more! This year, we’ll have an hour dedicated for our Annual Member Meeting, and we’ll be electing a few new board members. Also, we want to hang out with you outside of our store! We’re owned by you, our membership, and that is a pretty wonderful thing. So let’s all get together and share ideas and celebrate!
April Events @ MVM CO+OP All events are free, open to the public, and located in the MVM Co-op Community Room unless noted otherwise.Want to host an event in the Co-op Community Room? Just contact Jennifer at outreach@mountainviewmarket.coop or call (575)523-0436.
Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays in April – 8 am to 1 pm The Sidewalk Nursery: Robledo Vista Nursery specializes in low water use native and adapted plants, as well as select fruit trees, herbs, and vegetables. Visit RobledoVista.com for current availability and call ahead if you would like to purchase a specific plant. Please note that days and hours are subject to weather conditions. The Sidewalk Nursery is located in front of Mountain View Market. Call Jimmy for more info. [INFO: 915.203.4385] Wednesdays & Saturdays in April – 8:30 to 11:30 am MVM Farm Volunteer Days: Interested in organic farming and local food production? Want to find out more about composting, vermiculture, aquaponics, laying hens, and crop planning for our region? Come and volunteer at the MVM Farm located at 2653 Snow Road in Mesilla. Contact the Co-op for details and directions. [INFO: 575.523.0436, www.mountainviewmarket.coop, or ocleyf@ yahoo.com] Wednesdays & Fridays in April – 12 to 1 pm Lunchtime Yoga: Calling everyone, beginners or experienced alike, who would like to make the most of their lunch hour with a tailored and exclusive 45 minute yoga class, followed by a lunch from the MVM Downtown Kitchen. $12 cash or check for yoga and express lunch from Mountain View Market Kitchen, or $6 just for the yoga class. No pre-registration necessary: Just show up to Downtown Desert Yoga (303 S. Alameda Blvd), fill out your lunch order, and your lunch will be ready for pickup at the Downtown Kitchen after your yoga class. [YOGA INFO: 575.647.9642 or www.downtowndesertyoga.com] [MVM KITCHEN INFO: 575.556.9856 or www.mountainviewmarket.coop] Thursday, April 3rd & April 17th – 2 to 5 pm Spiritual Psychic Tarot Readings will be offered by Linda Marlena Carr. Linda has thirty-five years experience and displays integrity, accuracy, and compassion. She will help you gain the insight and understanding that you need to make wise decisions for the highest good in your life. You can find Linda in the Co-op cafe. There is a fee. [INFO: 575.312.3040] Saturday, April 5th – 9 to 11 am Aquaponics Workshop with MVM Farm Manager Lori Garton: Aquaponics is an innovative, sustainable growing system where fish and plants are grown together, mutually benefiting each other. An aquaponics system re-circulates the water, the fish produce a natural fertilizer for the plants, and the plants act as a natural water filter. Using an aquaponics system allows growers, gardeners, and farmers to reduce the use of our limited water supply and take advantage of the bountiful
sunlight to grow food. Learn about this sustainable food system and how to produce vegetables like lettuce, sprouts, and herbs in your own urban aquaponics system. The workshop will be held at the MVM Farm in Mesilla (2653 Snow Road). Cost is $15 for members/ $20 for non-members and space is limited. You must register online, over the phone, or in-store before attending the workshop at the farm. [INFO: 575.523.0436, www.mountainviewmarket.coop, or outreach@ mountainviewmarket.coop] Tuesday, April 8th – 6 to 7:30 pm Trap, Neuter & Return: Feral Cat Care: Join nationally recognized expert on feral cat care, Joe Miele, who will explain some simple things we can do to make the feral cat population more comfortable, and learn how to humanely reduce the population by preventing new litters. The class typically occurs every first Tuesday of the month. [INFO: 575.523.0436] Saturday, April 12th – 5 to 9 pm Annual Member Meeting & Co-op Expo: Calling all current Co-op members! Join us for an evening of good food and fun at our Annual Member Meeting and Co-op Expo at the Beverly Hills Hall - located at 150 N. Hermosa Street (just south of the Meerscheidt Complex at the corner of Hermosa and Griggs). The Expo runs from 5 to 6 pm, featuring samples of our favorite products and a chance to win cool prizes. Participate in our Annual Member Meeting from 6 to 7 pm, and enjoy dinner from a variety of local restaurants from 7 to 9 pm. There will be raffles, prizes, music, and more! We hope to see you there! [INFO: 575.523.0436, www. mountainviewmarket.coop, or outreach@mountainviewmarket.coop] Thursday, April 17th – 5 to 6 pm Eat Smart Live Well – Essential Oils Wellness Class: Rosario and Trish of our Wellness department will lead a class detailing the benefits of essential oils and how to use them. Classes are free for members and $3 for non-members. Sign up in-store, over the phone, or online. Don’t forget about the corresponding Cooking Class the following Thursday. [INFO: 575.523.0436, www.mountainviewmarket.coop, or outreach@mountainviewmarket.coop] Thursday, April 17th – 7 to 8 pm Vegan Support Group: This is open to Vegans and those who are curious about the Vegan lifestyle. The discussion will be informal and will focus on information and practical applications shared by those in attendance. Learn about the aspects and advantages of eating vegan, as well as the difference between eating a vegetarian diet and a vegan diet. Bring your questions. Share your story. Meetings take place the third Thursday of each month. [INFO: 575.523.0436] Thoughts, questions, comments? We want to hear from you, so please let us know how we're doing! Fill out a Customer Comment Card at the Courtesy Desk and drop it off in the Customer Comment box by the front door of the Co-op. If you leave your email or phone number, we’ll be able to respond to you!
April Events Continued... Viernes 18 de Abril - 5 - 6 pm Como Bien Vive Saludable – Clase de Aceites Esenciales: Rosario y Clair de nuestro departamento de bienestar darán una clase detallando los beneficios de aceites esenciales y como usarlos. Clases son gratis para afiliados y $3 sin afiliación, y se encuentran en el Salón de Comunidad del Co-op. Regístrate en la tienda, por teléfono, o por internet. [INFO: 575.523.0436, www.mountainviewmarket.coop, or outreach@mountainviewmarket.coop] Saturday, April 19th – 10 am to 12 pm Desert Baby-wearers: Learn about safe and comfortable baby-wearing, practice new methods, try different carriers and meet other baby-wearers at this monthly meeting. This monthly event meets every third Saturday. [INFO: 575.312.1974 or leslieh1206@yahoo.com] Saturday, April 19th – 11 am to 3 pm Psychic Readings will be offered by Dawn Cheney. Her work with other healing systems and knowledge of Healing Touch, Reiki, Sekhem, and Shamanic tools are available by contacting Dawn directly. You can find Dawn in the Co-op Cafe. There is a fee. [INFO: 575.233.1108] Wednesday, April 23rd - 5 to 6 pm Member Loan Informational Meeting: Our first Member Loan Informational Meeting will take place in the Co-op Community Room. Investment packets will be available to pick up at the Courtesy Desk starting Monday, April 21st. Members of the Board of Directors will be available to answer questions about this investment opportunity for current Co-op Members. Can’t attend? Additional Informational Meetings will be scheduled in the upcoming months! [INFO: gm@mountainviewmarket.coop] Wednesday, April 23rd – 6 to 9 pm MVM Board of Directors Meeting: The MVM Board of Directors Meetings are held in the MVM Administrative Offices (just south of the main store), usually from 5:30 to 8:30pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month. The first portion of the meeting is reserved for a Member Forum, and we welcome visits from our fellow Member/ Owners to hear your concerns! [INFO: 575-523-0436 or MVMBoard@mountainviewmarket.coop] Thursday, April 24th – 5 to 6 pm Eat Smart Live Well – Essential Oils Cooking Class: Jennifer and Mo of our Outreach department will lead a class featuring easy ways to incorporate the benefits of essential oils into your everyday routine. Don’t forget to attend the corresponding Wellness Class the Thursday prior. Classes are free for members and $3 for non-members. Sign up in-store at the Courtesy Desk, over the phone, or online. [INFO: 575-523-0436, www.mountainviewmarket.coop, or outreach@mountainviewmarket.coop]
Saturday, April 26th – 12 to 4 pm Wine and Cheese Pairings: Join us for another wine and cheese sampling event! We’ll pair our traditional and specialty cheeses with local wine from Amaro Winery. Bottles of Amaro Wine will be available for purchase at this event. [INFO: 575.523.0436, www.mountainviewmarket.coop, or outreach@mountainviewmarket.coop] Saturday, May 3rd – 12 to 1 pm DIY Mother’s Day: In this do-it-yourself class, we’ll teach you how to make your own lip balms and sugar scrubs! This would be a wonderful treat for your friends, loved ones, or yourself. Each participant will receive a lip balm to take home. This class is $3 for members/$5 for non-members. Sign up in store, over the phone, or online. [INFO: 575.523.0436, www.mountainviewmarket.coop, or outreach@mountainviewmarket.coop]
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Saturday, May 3rd – 9 to 11 am Vermiculture Workshop: Vermiculture is the process of composting with worms. Learn to recycle kitchen waste and create your own vermicast! In addition, you’ll learn to create a safe, healthy habitat for your worms. The workshop will be held at the MVM Farm in Mesilla (2653 Snow Road). Cost is $15 for members/ $20 for non-members and space is limited. You must register online, over the phone, or in-store before attending the workshop at the farm. [INFO: 575.523.0436, www. mountainviewmarket.coop, or outreach@mountainviewmarket.coop]
We Co-operate! These Local Businesses Offer Special Discounts to CO+OP Members! Just show your current Mountain View Market Co-op Membership card at the time of purchase. +Acupuncture Crossroads Community Acupuncture 312-6569 +American Sign Language Sandi Zielinski MA, LPC 202-4076 +Animal Care & Services Anthony Animal Clinic (915)886-4558 The Agile Animal 649-3193 +Art Galleries The Potteries 524-0538 +Auto Repair German Auto Repair 3829705 +Bakery Let them Eat Cake 649-8965 +Chiropractor Chiwawa Chiropractic LLC 520-2318 Hawkins Chiropractic Care 520-6002 +Clothing & Textiles A Perfect Fit Clothing Alterations 523-2565 +DJ’s & Entertainment Hubbard Family DJs (617)733-3466 +Fitness Services Gold Medal Taekwondo 526-4429 Pi Pilates 526-0977 Tai Chi 382-8978 Tranquility Fitness Studio 571-8446 +Gardening & Landscaping Natura LLC 805-6559 Picacho Peak Trees 571-0195 +Health Products/Services Alpha Center for R&R 621-3195 A Next Step 382-8771 Be Nourished 650-6264 Beyond Envisioning LLC 5711345 Delia Z. Gaskins 233-2534 From the Ground Up 523-2652 Full Circle Health Center 525-3700 Kari Hinojosa, Weight Management 525-1384 Ruth Romo, Family Nurse Practitioner 525-3700 Tesoro Integrative Health Center 541-5660 Sound Healing Therapy 520-4477 Transformational Light Designs 233-1108 +Counseling/Hypnotherapy Integrity Counseling 373-1163 Jane Grider 526-5620 Phoenix Transformational Services 382-2078 +Homeopathy Katherine Hannan 647-3744 Wendy Robin Weir 650-7543 +Jewelry Elkin Studio Jewelers 568-6828 Healing Crystal Jewelry 520-4477 Riffraff Jewelry (850)559-3476 +Massage Therapists Let It Go Massage Therapy 640-1591 Marie Mathewson, PhD 915-2155 Patricia Gray, Body Synergy 636-3456 Pecan Valley Massage, Sue Styer 647-4468 Vincent J. Ortega 642-3157 +Midwives All Natural Birth 636-4627 Heather Rische 743-0439 +Solar Power Positive Energy Solar 524-2030 Sunspot Solar Energy Systems 541-3533 +Tarot Reading Linda Marlena Carr 312-3040 +Self Defense Innovative Defense Strategies 405-4917 Las Cruces Self Defense 621-0230 +Yoga Downtown Desert Yoga 647-9642 Yin Yoga (805)559-3476 Please visit our website to view the co-op member discounts offered by these participating local businesses: http://mountainviewmarket.coop/content/we-co-operate
co·op·er·a·tion - noun
1.the process of working together to the same end.