Check out our newly expanded cheese department!
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
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 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 1.
Board of Directors Shahid Mustafa, General Manager Paul Heiberger, President Claudia Piper, Vice President Carolyn Gressitt, Secretary Stella Field, Treasurer Karen George Randy Harris Caitlin Karrenberg Lori Kae Schwab Hollis Train
portion of each meeting is reserved for a Member Forum, and we welcome visits from our fellow Members to hear your concerns! [INFO: canton49@hotmail.com]
News from the Kitchen!
MVM Kitchen Tomato Basil Bisque with a Grilled Turkey Breast Gruyere Sandwich.
By Caitlin Karrenberg, Kitchen Manager Some of y’all might have noticed that we’ve had a couple Kitchen items on sale last month. We’ll continue to put select Kitchen items on sale each month, so don’t forget to check out our Co-op Deals and With the holidays around the
Peppermint Mochas, and Hot Chocolate from our Espresso Bar. We’ve also introduced new Juice Bar and Coffee Bar Punch Cards. Buy 10 of any of our Juices or Smoothies and get one 16 oz Juice or Smoothie for FREE! Buy 10 of any of our Coffee or Espresso drinks and get one 12 oz Coffee or Espresso drink for FREE! Come by the Café to order a Juice, Smoothie, Coffee, Sandwich, Salad, or Wrap. Eat Healthy. Be Happy. Mountain View Market Kitchen has two locations! 120 S Water Street and 1300 El Paseo Road Suite M /MountainViewMarketKitchen
REDUCED HOLIDAY STORE HOURS: Tuesday, December 24th 10 am - 6 pm Wednesday, December 25th 10 am - 2 pm Tuesday, December 31st 8 am - 6 pm Wednesday, January 1st 10 am - 6 pm
Freshly harvested MVM Farm radishes.
Down on the Farm By Lori Garton, Farm Manager
The holiday season is upon us and the farm is celebrating right along with the rest of us. Our aquaponics greenhouses are thriving. We are currently growing carrots, beets, kale, spinach, turnips, onions, and lots more. Our relatively mild Winters will allow us to continue to grow throughout this time of year. In addition to weeding and harvesting, we are planning on expanding our chicken enclosure large organic matter, such as logs and sticks, which breaks down slowly over time and Besides tending to our crops and other chores, we are busy caring for over 100 rainbow trout that are happily swimming in our aquaponic greenhouses. However, the trout are a cold water only do the trout feed our plants with their rich “fertilizer�, but they also help keep our pests down. Since trout are insectivores, we are feeding them pests like aphids, grasshoppers, grubs,
the Mescalero Apache Tribe (MAT) Fisheries, who generously provided us with the Rainbow Trout. It’s barely the start of Winter, but we are already thinking about Spring planting. We will be If you are interested in growing organic vegetables, come out to the farm during our weekly volunteer days – Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 PM in December. And a shoutout to our awesome volunteers last month: Jessica, Marcus, Justin, Ruth, Christina, Roberta, Kevin, and Elisa - you rock! You can also get a detailed lesson about sustainable agriculture techniques every month at one of our farm workshops. Up this month, Aquaponics! Hope to see you there!
BODy + Soul Opportunity and Growth By Paul Heiberger, MVM Board President One of the topics that has been a regular part of the Board’s recent meetings is discussion regarding the various approaches to growing the Co-op: increasing sales, adding to membership, and, yes, even the idea of what moving to another location might look like. Any business, and ours is no exception, can be hindered by the question, “Why grow?” We have a good thing going. We like the location. We like how the store is arranged. Why grow? Why change? The mantra of “grow or die” comes to mind, and there is good reason that this old adage rings true. On a national level, literally thousands of natural food stores are slated to open. The long-term plans of Whole Foods, Trader Joes, and the like all involve opening an incredible number of new stores. Clearly these companies think that there is an opportunity to grow. If the cooperative business model is one that can be successful, it must be successful in the face of this immense competition. Locally, we are no exception, and we will soon have another “organic” grocer, come April. Natural Grocers, a division of Vitamin Cottage, is not a small company. They have done their research, identifying the best locations to open another store, and Las Cruces is one of those places. If they see an opportunity to grow and expand into Las Cruces – what is the Co-op’s opportunity to do the same? Is it better for the Co-op, rather than Vitamin Cottage, to get the business of new residents to Las Cruces? If you would like an excellent primer on what the Board has been considering, and the broader implications of the various forms of growth, check out the videos here: https://cdsconsulting.centraldesktop.com/cbld/doc/17721097 The Cooperative Café is a national effort for cooperatives to work together in exploring the questions of why we must grow and how best to achieve the growth. There are many inspirational stories of how co-ops have dealt with the challenges of growing, as well as the successes that have come from those efforts. Mountain View Market could already match those inspirational examples with some of our efforts over the past years – our new restaurant downtown and the farm come to mind – but we cannot rest on what has worked in the past or become complacent. Competition is already here, with more on the way. We can either rise up to meet that competition and prove the validity of an alternative economic model, or we can fade away. Why grow? Because that is how we can have another forty years of Mountain View Market. be an exciting 2014! View the MVM Board Meeting Minutes online: http://mountainviewmarket.coop/content/mvm-board-meeting-minutes December Board of Directors Meeting:
December 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 mvmoutreach@gmail.com or call (575)523-0436.
Wednesdays & Saturdays in December – 9 am to 12 pm MVM Co+Op Farm Volunteer Days: Interested in organic farming and local food laying hens, and crop planning for our region? Come and volunteer at the Mountain View Market Farm located at 2653 Snow Road in Mesilla. Contact the Co-op for details and directions. [INFO: 575.523.0436 or ocleyf@yahoo.com] Wednesdays & Fridays in December – 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 order waiting for you at the studio. $12 cash or check for yoga and express lunch from the MVM Kitchen. No pre-registration necessary: order, and your lunch will be waiting for you at the yoga studio when your class ends. [YOGA INFO: 575.647.9642 or www.downtowndesertyoga.com] [MVM KITCHEN INFO: 575.556.9856 or www.mountainviewmarket.coop] Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays in December – 8 am to 1 pm The Sidewalk Nursery: Robledo Vista Nursery specializes in low water use native and adapted plants. Visit RobledoVista.com for current availability and call ahead Co-op. Call Jimmy for more info. [INFO: 915.203.4385]
Tuesday, December 3rd – 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 of the month. [INFO: 575.523.0436 or mvmoutreach@gmail.com] Thursday, December 5th – 10 am to 2 pm Traditional & Specialty Cheese Tasting: Join us for another delicious cheese sampling event! Sample a new selection of cheeses, olives, and cured meats – perfect for your upcoming holiday get-togethers! Our recently expanded cheese department features authentic parmigiano reggiano, aged gruyere and gouda, brie and triple-creams, fresh local goat cheese, a variety of olives, cured sausages, and more! [INFO: 575.523.0436 or mvmoutreach@gmail.com] Thursday, December 5th & Thursday, December 19th – 2 to 5 pm Spiritual Psychic Tarot Readings will be offered by Linda Marlena Carr. Linda has will help you gain the insight and understanding that you need to make wise There is a fee. [INFO: 575.312.3040] Saturday, December 7th – 10 am to 12 pm Aquaponics Workshop with MVM Farm Manager Lori Garton: Aquaponics is an
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 mvmoutreach@gmail.com] Tuesday, December 10th – 5 to 6:30 pm Gluten-Free Brunch for the Holidays: Looking for gluten-free brunch ideas for your upcoming holiday get-togethers? Abby and Valarie will be sharing their favorite recipes, sampling baked goods, and discussing how to make your own gluten-free touch on a few gluten-free vegan options as well. Sign-up for this free class over the phone, on our website, or at the Courtesy Desk. [INFO: 575.523.0436, www.mountainviewmarket.coop, or mvmoutreach@gmail.com]
December Events Continued... Thursday, December 12th – 5 to 6 pm Eat Smart Live Well – Stress Wellness Class: Rosario and Trish of our Wellness department will lead a class detailing the ways you can reduce your stress through natural supplements and by eating right. The holidays can be a hectic time of year, but there are natural ways to relax and release mental and physical tension. 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 Monday. [INFO: 575.523.0436, www.mountainviewmarket.coop, or mvmoutreach@gmail.com] Saturday, December 14th – 9 am to 4 pm 9th Annual MottPotts Studio Show: The MottPotts Studio Show will feature Raku and MottPotts family and friends will be participating, as well as several other vendors from Las Cruces, Silver City, and El Paso. The show will take place at the MVM Farm in Mesilla (2653 Snow Road). We look forward to seeing you there, rain or shine! [INFO: 575.635.6644 or mottpotts@gmail.com] Monday, December 16th – 5 to 6 pm Eat Smart Live Well – Stress Cooking Class: Jennifer and Mo of our Outreach department will lead a class featuring easy ways to reduce your stress through a few delicious recipes. The holidays can be a hectic time of year, but there are natural ways to relax and release mental and physical tension. Don’t forget to attend the corresponding Wellness Class (Dec 12th) to learn how reduce stress through natural supplements and by eating right. 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 mvmoutreach@gmail.com] Wednesday, December 18th – 5:30 to 8:30 pm MVM Board of Directors Meeting: The MVM Board of Directors Meetings are held is reserved for a Member Forum, and we welcome visits from our fellow Member/ Owners to hear your concerns! [INFO: 575-523-0436 or canton49@hotmail.com] Thursday, December 19th – 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]
Saturday, December 21st – 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, December 21st – 12 to 4 pm Traditional & Specialty Cheese Tasting: Join us for another delicious cheese sampling event! Sample a new selection of cheeses, olives, and cured meats – perfect for your upcoming holiday get-togethers! Our recently expanded cheese department features authentic parmigiano reggiano, aged gruyere and gouda, brie and triple-creams, fresh local goat cheese, a variety of olives, cured sausages, and more! [INFO: 575.523.0436 or mvmoutreach@gmail.com] Saturday, January 4th – 12 to 1:30 pm Farm Fun for Kids! with MVM Farm Manager Lori Garton: The MVM Farm is hosting help kids learn about different aspects of vegetable farming, livestock, worm Farm Fun for Kids will help kids understand the who, what, and where of farming: What you need to grow your food; using paper and vegetable scraps to help plants grow; daily chicken chores; worm farming and more! The workshop will be held at the MVM Farm in Mesilla (2653 Snow Road). We ask that kids bring an adult chaperone. The cost of the workshop is $8.00 per child for co-op members and $10.00 per child for non-members. Adult chaperones are free. 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 mvmoutreach@gmail.com] Wednesdays, January 22nd through March 26th – 6 to 7:30 pm Herbal Medicine with Deborah Brandt: From the Ground Up proprietor Deborah Brandt will lead an in-depth course series detailing the diverse uses and applications of traditional herbal medicine to maintain a healthful, vibrant quality of life. Each week will feature a different topic, beginning with Herbs to Treat Respiratory Ailments on January 22nd and Support for Immune Function on Janurary 29th. Deborah Brandt is a Registered Nurse, herbalist, and nutritionist who approaches health from a holistic perspective. Classes may be taken individually or as a series. Cost is $15/members or $20/non-members for individual classes, or register for the course in its entirety for $125/members or $140/ more information or to sign-up. 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!
We Co-operate! These Local Businesses Offer Special Discounts to CO+OP Members +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 Beyond Envisioning LLC 571-1345 Delia Z. Gaskins 2332534 From the Ground Up 523-2652 Full Circle Health Center 525-3700 Kari 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.