April 2026—Business Advocate

Welcome to the Business Advocate page, your digital companion to the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce’s monthly newspaper segment. Here you'll find all the highlights featured in this month’s print edition, including a letter from our President, upcoming events, member spotlights, ribbon cuttings, and more—kept up to date so you never miss a beat in Santa Fe’s vibrant business community.

From the President's Desk

A Unified Business Voice for New Mexico's Future 
 
As President and CEO of the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce, I have the opportunity to work alongside business leaders every day who care deeply about the future of our community and our state. One thing I know for certain is this: the decisions made at the state level have a direct impact on our local businesses, our workforce, and our overall economic health. That’s why I’m especially proud of an upcoming event that reflects something we don’t always see enough of, true collaboration across New Mexico’s business community.
 
On Wednesday, April 22, the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce is joining forces with the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Santa Fe Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the New Mexico Veteran Chamber of Commerce to host “New Mexico’s Next Governor: Candidate Perspectives.” This isn’t just another event. It’s a moment for the business community to come together with a shared purpose.
 
It’s also a reflection of the broader partnerships it takes to move our state forward. This event is made possible with the support of Homewise, a leader in advancing housing solutions in our community, and the Family Leadership Council of New Mexico, part of Growing Up New Mexico, which works to elevate the voices of families and strengthen early childhood systems across our state. Because when we talk about the future of New Mexico’s economy, we’re also talking about housing our workforce and ensuring families have the support they need to participate fully in that economy. By partnering across regions and organizations, we are creating an opportunity for business leaders and community members to hear directly from gubernatorial candidates and better understand their priorities for New Mexico’s future. Our members, our employers, and our workforce all have a stake in the direction of this state.
 
The event will feature candidates in a moderated format focused on issues we hear about every day from our business community: workforce development, economic growth, housing, education, and public safety. These are not abstract policy discussions. These are real challenges and opportunities that affect whether businesses can grow, hire, and succeed in New Mexico. What makes this effort especially meaningful is the collaboration behind it. Each of these chambers represents a different part of our state, a different perspective, and a different set of members. But we are aligned in one key belief: that informed leadership matters, and that the business community deserves the opportunity to hear directly from those who are seeking to lead New Mexico.
 
When we come together like this, alongside partners who are addressing housing and family support systems, our collective voice is stronger and more complete. And that matters, not just for today, but for the future we are building for the next generation of New Mexicans.
 
I encourage our community to attend, to listen, and to stay informed as we look ahead. Because the future of New Mexico isn’t decided in isolation. It’s shaped by informed leadership and a unified business community.
 
Visit https://web.santafechamber.com/atlas/events/4960/details to register today.
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Bridget Dixson, IOM
President and CEO
Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce

New Members

AARP New Mexico
Nonprofit Organizations
Joseph Roybal Sanchez
(886) 389-5636
4400 Masthead Street NE Suite 120
Albuquerque, NM 87109
aarp.org/states/new-mexico/

Casey Addason photo + video
Photography
Casey Addason
(607) 237-6802
addasonphoto.com

Cielo Luxury Living Apartments
Rentals
Vickie Shields
(505) 390-6323
5200 Beckner Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507

Cold Mountain Flooring
Flooring
Nathan Dailey
(505) 670-1911
137 Mesa Verde
Santa Fe, NM 87505
coldmountainflooring.com

DeserTech LLC
HVAC
Fernando Athie-Ramirez
(505) 470-9109

First Serve New Mexico
Nonprofit Organizations
Gloria Correa Alcala
(505) 699-5500

Good Grief
Retail
Melissa Jenski
(505) 230-8656
901 W San Mateo Rd., Unit D1
Santa Fe, NM 87505
shopgoodgrief.com
 
JVS Hair Studio
Barber & Beauty Services
Jerome Cross
(505) 303-9391
431 St. Michaels Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
jvshairstudio.square.site

KSFR Northern New Mexico Public Radio
Media
Tazbah McCullah
(505) 428-1379
6401 S Richards Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87508
ksfr.org

Last Call Kombucha LLC
Beverages/Candy
Kiana Estevez
(631) 617-3957
313 Camino Alire Street
Santa Fe, NM 87505
lastcalldrinks.com

Love Your Lashes
Health & Well-Being
Shannon Perez
(505) 670-5192
1651 Galisteo St, Suite 4
Santa Fe, NM 87505
loveyourlashes.com

Molecule Design
Furniture
Adriana Siso
(505) 288-3594
3600 Cerrillos Road, Suite #404B
Santa Fe, NM 87507
molecule-design-online.com

Palace Modern Hotel
Hotels – Motels – Resorts
Jay Heneghan
(833) 725-2236
105 E Marcy St. Ste. B
Santa Fe, NM, 87501
palacemodern.com

PC Place Inc
Information Technology
Sonia Armijo
(505) 293-1867
9324 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
pcplace.com

Pella Windows & Doors Southwest
Doors & Windows (Retail & Wholesale)
Hailee Jones
(505) 304-5995
1512 Pacheco Street, Suite D107
Santa Fe, NM 87505
pella.com

Sticks and Stones Pottery
Entertainment
Shanon Young
(214) 336-0717
1911 St. Michael Dr. Unit D
Santa Fe, NM 87505
sticksandstonespottery.com

Tayo, LLC / Santa Fam
Social Media Marketing
Meghan Montellibano Gorman
(323) 332-7119
santafam.com

Velocity Ave LLC  
Research & Development
Maya Lopez-Goteiner
(505) 216-6681
velocityave.com

Chamber Calendar

A Path to Success – Chamber Orientation
Wednesday, April 15, 12:30 PM — Via Zoom Meeting
 
New Mexico’s Next Governor: Candidate Perspectives
Wednesday, April 22, 4:30 PM — St. Francis Auditorium, 107 W Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501
 
Santa Fe Rising: “Sweet Talk” A Dessert & Cocktail Communications Social
Thursday, April 23, 5:30 PM — Social Kitchen + Bar, 725 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Lunch & Learn Series: Mission Model Canvas
Wednesday, April 29, 11:30 AM — Santa Fe Business Incubator, Conference Room B, 3900 Paseo del Sol, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Ribbon Cuttings

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Coronado Paint & Decorating celebrated the grand re-opening of their newly remodeled space. Serving the Santa Fer community for over 40 years, they have the largest selection and best value for carpet, tile, wood flooring and more.

Learn more at coronadodecorating.com

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, JVS Hair Studio held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of their new salon. JVS Hair Studio is a welcoming, full-service salon offering expert hairstyling, precision cuts, color services, and personalized hair care. 

Learn more at jvshairstudio.square.site/

Members of the Month

Since 1939, Santa Fe Animal Shelter has worked to support animals, save lives, and spread compassion through adoptions, accessible spay and neuter programs, and community services that help pets and people stay together! Their Thaw Animal Hospital is accepting new patients ("Best Vet", 2025 Best of Santa Fe). The newly re-vamped volunteer-run Trap-Neuter-Return program is humanely managing Santa Fe’s community cats. If you’re looking for an easy way to support the mission, "The Cat" thrift stores continues to be an amazing way to support animals in need.

​Learn more at sfhumanesociety.org.

Have you always wanted to sing for others but felt you weren’t good enough or lacked the courage to try? If you dream of singing, whether to gain confidence, achieve a personal goal, perform at karaoke or open mic nights, join a choir, or simply sing for friends and family, Susan of Susan Abod Love Singing! can help. Susan offers online individually tailored lessons to meet you at your level of experience and to achieve your vocal goals.

Learn more at susanabod.com.