WESST BLOG
“A Place for us to Grow and Blossom”: Celebrating the WESST Atrium Mural Completion
On March 9, 2023, WESST hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a two-story, 408-square-foot mural, designed and painted by New Mexico artist and former WESST client, Jodie Herrera. The mural features the images of three WESST clients, Carmen Bolivar, Ndidiamaka Okpareke and Alyssa Begay. All four women were present at the March 9 Ribbon Cutting to share remarks about their experiences as small business owners, and what it means to them to be portrayed on this mural. Click here to read an article published by the Albuquerque Journal describing the…
SBA Administrator and Congressman Visit Las Cruces
On February 22, Isabel Guzman – the 27th SBA Administrator – and Congressman Gabe Vasquez, visited Las Cruces to meet with small business owners on the ground. A highlight of their visit was Full Circle…
WESST Staff Volunteers with IRRVA
In December, WESST’s staff from across the state gathered in Albuquerque for our biannual 2-day Statewide Staff Meeting. The WESST team traditionally spends a segment of our winter Statewide Staff Meeting giving back to our…
Supporting the “Little Guys” – Thank You for 20 Years of Service, Kathy McCormick!
Kathy McCormick was born in a small Arizona cotton community. She was 6th grade valedictorian in her class of six, if that gives you an idea of how small it was! When Kathy’s dad got…
How to Protect Your Accounts from Getting Hacked
You log in to your favorite social media site and notice a string of posts or messages definitely not posted by you. Or, you get a message that your account password has been changed, without your knowledge….
WESST Pop-up Shop Spotlight: 3BlindMiceCrochet
After a two-year hiatus, WESST is excited to host the 5th annual pop-up shop (Oct. 14th 11a-4p, 609 Broadway Blvd NE) where you can shop locally and find unique Made in New Mexico products and…
20 Years of Support and Service – Thank You Julie Brown!
Longtime WESST donor and volunteer Julienne “Julie” Brown calls herself a “Jersey Girl,” but she’s lived all over! Julie went to school in New York City where she met her husband, John, and they’ve lived…
WESST Pop-up Shop Spotlight: Minu Jewels
After a two-year hiatus, WESST is excited to host the 5th annual pop-up shop (Oct. 14th 11a-4p, 609 Broadway Blvd NE) where you can shop locally and find unique Made in New Mexico products and…
Announcing WESST’s “Beyond the Living Wall Fund”
WESST is proud to support the creative artists who make New Mexico a uniquely beautiful and vibrant place to live. We’re excited to launch WESST’s Beyond the Living Wall Fund, which will support WESST’s work…
WESST Pop-up Shop Spotlight: Rio Refills
After a two-year hiatus, WESST is excited to host the 5th annual pop-up shop (Oct. 14th 11a-4p, 609 Broadway Blvd NE) where you can shop locally and find unique Made in New Mexico products and…
WESST Pop-Up Shop Spotlight: TinCan Fabric and Textile
After a two-year hiatus, WESST is excited to host the 5th annual pop-up shop (Oct. 14th 11a-4p, 609 Broadway Blvd NE) where you can shop locally and find unique Made in New Mexico products and…
WESST Pop-Up Shop Vendor Spotlight: Kokopelli Design Studio
After a two-year hiatus, WESST is excited to host the 5th annual pop-up shop (Oct. 14th 11a-4p, 609 Broadway Blvd NE) where you can shop locally and find unique Made in New Mexico products and…
WESST Pop-Up Shop Vendor Spotlight: Worthington Farms
After a two-year hiatus, WESST is excited to host the 5th annual pop-up shop (Oct. 14th 11a-4p, 609 Broadway Blvd NE) where you can shop locally and find unique Made in New Mexico products and…