Dinéland Protection Services
Dinéland Protection Services provides 24x7x365 security service to the Navajo Mine (a large surface coal mine operated by the Bisti Fuels unit of North American Coal on behalf of the Navajo Nation‐owned, Navajo Transitional Energy Corporation). The mine is one of the largest employers on the Navajo Nation. Verda faced many challenges in starting her business. As is the case with many first‐time business owners, Verda was “long” on operational experience and “short” on experie
Dodysdodat Creations
Dodysdodat Creations is jewelry made by Mary Bevers. Mary started making jewelry when she was 9 years old. After making jewelry for her friends and family as gifts, she decided to take her jewelry-making passion seriously and turn it into a business. She has been using her own funds and support from her husband to purchase all her supplies and materials needed to make her jewelry. Mary creates earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and rosaries. She is also learning how to do photog
Down to Earth and Radicle, LLC
Christie became an entrepreneur to change the world. With no business experience or any idea what it would take to be a business owner, she wanted to affect positive change for people and the environment and founded Down to Earth, LLC in 1999. Christie believed that if people felt strongly enough about their food, land and natural resources, we would have a chance to turn the powerful tide of bioengineered crops, industrial agriculture and ecosystems denuded of living soil an
Duran’s Window Painting LLC & Flor y Canto Fine Art
Duran’s Window Painting LLC provides unique window art and murals for all Holidays, seasons, and occasions. Marissa currently works with both residential and commercial clients in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, and other surrounding areas, including Southern Colorado. She produces high-quality and unique designs that bring color and joy to the community year-round. Flor y Canto Fine Art is the other side of her business where she creates original artwork that celebrates her culture
Eagle Drums
Born in Albuquerque and raised on the Cochiti Pueblo reservation, Gilbert “Eagle” Herrera has 35 years of drum making experience. At 45, the fourth generation drum maker learned the art process from his father, Redbird. When his father Redbird decided it was time to stop making drums, Eagle was determined to start creating his own style of drums while also continuing the traditional drum maker style that has been in the family for years. Eagle carefully selects Aspen trees fr
Emma Fountain Solutions
Emma Fountain Solutions offers professional organizing and personal assistant services tailored to small businesses and individuals. Services for small business clients tend to be straightforward with bookkeeping, organizing, small projects, and office relocation. With personal assistant services, taking care of someone’s to-do-list is an everchanging service that has included anything from rearing baby chicks to driving someone’s Bentley. Starting her personal service-based
El Coco Pirata LLC
Jorge and Carmen Cruz Garza are the proud owners of El Coco Pirata LLC, a unique culinary gem in the heart of Roswell. The now-franchise owners’ journey began several years ago, when they were inspired by their love of food and desire to bring something new to their community. The Cruz Garza family encountered hurdles along the way, from complex licensing requirements and financial restraints to leasing an adequate building. Dedicated and determined, they kept going and re
El Rincon Property Rentals, LLC
As the owner of El Rincon Property Rentals, LLC and a mother of six, Noemi Bravo has found a way to work and earn, while still being home with her family. El Rincon Property Rentals is a mobile home community designed by Noemi Bravo. Every space has a unique interior look designed to give a cozy home feeling for those looking to rent. “I try my best to relate to my tenants looking for an affordable place to live. I want to create a nice and comfortable space.” Noemi’s creat