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A NM Restaurant Association Publication • Volume 13, Issue III

2nd Quarter 2013

Fats, Oils & Grease

Member Profile: Trinity Hotel

Teacher of the Year

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Conservation is defined as “the careful use of natural resources (such as trees, oil, etc.) to prevent them from being lost or wasted.” The beauty of conservation, other than the fact that we leave our planet in good condition, is that many conservation efforts can actually save you money. In addition, working with your state and the National Restaurant Association (NRA) can save you money on your conservation efforts.

The NRA has created a conservation program specifically for restaurants and if you are a member of NMRA, you are also a member of NRA and can access their Conserve program for free.

The Conserve Sustainability Education Program is an online resource to help restaurants reduce operating expenses and leave a lighter footprint on our environment. Participants can design your own personalized program tailored to and consistent with your individual concept, whether you are just starting out or looking to expand upon existing conservation efforts. Conserve should be your next step and it’s online and easy-to-use.

“By implementing steps from the Conserve program, we reduced our electrical and gas bill by about 4% - when you’re paying $10,000/month, that’s quite a sum,” says Greg Aardal, The Angus Barn ltd, participant in the NRA’s Conserve Sustainability Education Program.Conserve is free to all members. You can utilize more than 90 industry-tested best practices and 64 educational how-to videos at no cost. In addition, you get online resources and peer learning opportunities.“I’m not really a green person, but I am,” says Joey Terrell, owner of a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) registered restaurant and participant in the NRA’s Conserve Sustainability Education Program. “I also like money and that’s green. Owning a restaurant is like a hole in your pocket, so it really helps to conserve when you should. ”

Unfortunately, on January 1, 2014 incandescent light bulbs will be phased out. Fortunately, NMRA and NRA are participating in a discount program designed to save our members money on LED lighting through North American LED (NALED) a leader in electronics and lighting solutions. NALED is providing members the most frequently used lighting products for front of the house, back of the house and external lighting needs. PNM is also offering a rebate program for those in their service area.

The good news is that we can take steps to do our part on conservation of our planets resources. The bad news is that the EPA is coming down hard on municipalities for fats, oils and grease (FOG) in sewage systems which mean that those very same cities are going to start coming down hard on our industry. The updated ordinance could become law in late 2013 or early 2014 depending on a certificate of approval by the EPA and approval by the Water Authority board. NMRA has submitted testimony that this would be a burden on our restaurant community but it looks like authorities will pass this burdensome law anyway. For more information on any of the above programs visit, www.RestaurantsConserve.com, www.NorthAmericanLED.com/restaurants, or www.PNMenergyefficiency.com.

I hope that you all enjoyed and had a successful summer season. Now, we must get ready for the best season in New Mexico - fall. That means Balloon Fiesta, the changing of the leaves, harvest time and the wonderful smell of green chile roasting in the air.

It is also a time for restaurateurs - the great operators that we are - to look at our operations and see how we can improve our costs and efficiency. The simple thing an operator can do is maintenance on existing equipment. A small task like making sure the gasket on your walk-in door has a tight seal and having your heaters professionally tuned up for the winter can make a significant difference. You should also clean or install new filters on walk-in motors, reach in deli’s and ice cream freezers. Take a look at any other equipment that might need some maintenance work done and remember that fixing a small problem is always less expensive than ignoring it and allowing it to become a big problem.

Another simple change is your light bulbs. Switch out your old school, fluorescent light bulbs for the new incandescent bulbs. You may incur some expense now, but it will save you money and energy in the long run. Utility companies like PNM and New Mexico Gas Company have programs in place to help conserve energy and supply rebates.

To go “green,” you may even want to look at installing solar panels or small wind turbines at your establishment. You can also purchase recycled and recyclable products from your purveyors. There are many ways you can recycle your food and cardboard/paper waste. For these endeavors, you may want to seek some professional help from one of our many trusted partners.

Best regards,Randy KennaPresident NMRA

RandyKennaDirector of Operations for Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q CarolWight

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i n S i D E3 R D Q U A R T E R 2 0 1 3 C O n T E n T S

Chris Bryant

Kathy Diaz

Joan Duran

Deborah Gagnon

Florence Jaramillo

Lou McLeod, Emeritus

Tom Martin

Mike Maxwell

Dave Minneman

Steve Paternoster

Juergen Peters, Emeritus

Sharon Richards, Emeritus

Tom Willis

Maurice Zeck, Emeritus

Carol Wight – Chief Executive Officer

Delayne Beutel – Membership Sales

Mary Brown – Membership Administrator

Russell Garcia – Alcohol Server Instructor

Victor Martinez – Certification Coordinator

Victoria Sanchez Martinez – Development Director

Ashley Novachich – Communications Specialist

Cynthia Ploen – Director of Finance and Administration

Scott Sharot – Alcohol Server Instructor

Allison kuper Smith – Government Affairs Director

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Chris ChristyBlack Mesa Coffee Co.

Marie ColemanChurch Street Cafe

Bob DawsNational Distributing Company

Bill FockeShamrock Foods

Pat HafnerOutback Steakhouse

Todd HickamBen E Keith Foods

Randy KennaRudy’s Country Store and BBQ

Johnny RileyBowlin Travel Co.

John SzurekUS Foods

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Ashley SpringerDe la Vega’s Pecan Grill

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DEPARTMENTS:NRA News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

NM Public Affairs Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Annual Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Education and Training Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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FEATURES:Fats, oils & grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Member Profile: Trinity Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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The first sign that full implementation was not going to occur January 1, 2014 was when the Employer requirement for informing employees was postponed from March 1st this year until Oct 1st. The information employees were to receive concerned their healthcare options to include information on Healthcare Exchanges.

Then in July we learned main elements of the Employer Mandate were postponed until January 1, 2015. The reason was simple. This extremely burdensome part of the law has many issues. Thanks to the efforts of the National Restaurant Association (NRA), the lobbying efforts of operators and other major organizations, the Obama Administration had no alternative but to delay implementation of this part of the law. But our good work does not end here. We need to continue to work with the Administration and Congress to modify three elements of the law that have major implications on our industry and were the primary reasons for pushing the Employer Mandate back:

1) Defining a full time work week at 40 hours instead of the ACA's current 30 hour definition

2) The calculation for determination of a "large" company (i.e. 50 or more full time employees and full time equivalents)

3) The implementation of the auto enrollment for companies with 200 employees or more

Our industry is very much impacted by all three of these elements of the ACA. The 30 hour work week

redefines the threshold for full and part-time employees which has real unintended consequences. Many of us as operators have shared the implications of this element with our Congressional representatives and their staff in an effort to demonstrate why this simply does not work for our industry. The restaurant industry by its very nature, has high attrition, accommodates flexible hour needs of staff and does not fit nicely into a typical eight hour a day, five days a week business model.

The full-time employee calculation is burdensome and complex because of our industry's attrition and part-time workforce as well. This calculation has the unintended consequence of having many of us in, and around, the full-time, 50 threshold contemplating ways to modify work hours and/or changing our business model (i.e. number of days open, lunch and dinner only, etc.)

The third issue, Auto Enrollment, simply has many parts of the law that are not understood or have not been written as of yet. The NRA will continue to educate the Administration and Congress on the impact of these elements of the law on our industry. I also encourage all of you familiar with how it impacts your business to contact your Congressional leadership as well. There is much that needs to be modified or eliminated from the new law. It is only thru our individual efforts and the good work of the NRA that we can be successful.

For more information on the Affordable Healthcare Act, visit healthcare.restaurant.org

I mentioned a few quarters ago I would provide additional updates on the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) for many reasons, primarily because many elements of this new law could not be understood and/or were not yet defined.

Affordable Healthcare Act Update


This past session, two bills we have been working on for quite some time finally passed the legislature and were signed into law by the Governor. These bills went into effect in July.

The bills I am talking about are the Sunday Liquor Sales at 11 a.m. and the Alcohol Server/Removal of the 4th Degree Felony for Serving to a Minor on the First Offense.

First of all, a big “thank you” to those in the legislature who supported the measures, to the Governor for giving them the seal of approval and to our partners that worked tirelessly to achieve success. Passing these bills took teamwork and perseverance.

The Sunday Liquor Sales at 11a.m. legislation was brought to the legislature by the Hospitality Retailers Association and NMRA was proud to support it. The bill allows your establishment that

is in an area of the state which already approved Sunday liquor sales to begin serving at 11a.m. While we had wanted the Sunday sales to begin at 10 a.m., the bill was amended in committee to begin at 11 a.m. Well, 11a.m. is better than noon. This is a step in the right direction. Perhaps we can return to Santa Fe to support legislation in the future to begin at 10 a.m.

Now, on to the complicated bill of the Alcohol Server Training Frequency and Reduction of the 4th Degree Felony. The Petroleum Marketers Association led the charge on this one and we were very pleased to partner with them to secure the passage of this bill. This bill started off as two separate bills. Two years ago we negotiated with the Governor’s office and all parties agreed it would be best to combine these issues. First, what the bill does is reduces the first-degree felony for a certified server who sells

alcohol to a minor to a misdemeanor on the first offense. Secondly, it increases the frequency a server has between Alcohol Server certifications. The old law allowed for certification renewals every five years; however this law requires them every three years. This was the trade off for removing the first-degree felony on a first offense. While we do not condone serving alcohol to minors in any event, this allows for a mistake to be made and not have a felony charge on the server.

I am pretty sure I have made the descriptions of these issues as clear as a dirty Martini. But if you have any questions, I am more than happy to discuss these bills further one on one. Please contact me through the Association or by email [email protected].

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Be in the Knowhave you received our latest alerts on iRS scruitiny of tipping policies and Department of Labor enforcement of overtime wages for tipped employees?

if not, you need to be added to our e-mail alert and newsletter list. Just send a note to [email protected] with your business name, contact name and e-mail address to make sure you are getting the information you need from your restaurant association.


In order to comply with the U.S. EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for its Southside Water Reclamation Plant (SWRP), the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is proposing an updated Sewer Use and Wastewater Control Ordinance along with a new Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Policy.

The FOG Policy is of particular interest to restaurant and food service owners and operators. The new FOG Policy includes the following changes:

• Grease removal systems must be cleaned at least every 6 months

• Grease removal systems must be functional

• Grease removal systems must be cleaned out when the grease and solids comprise 25% or greater of the depth of the system

• Grease removal system pumper must be in compliance

• Restaurants/food service operations must keep manifests on grease removal system maintenance

• Failure to comply can result in Administrative Assessments to water bill ranging from $50-$500

The updated ordinance could become law in late 2013 or early 2014 depending on a certificate of approval by the EPA and approval by the Water Authority board.

For more details about the proposed Sewer Use and Waste water Control Ordinance and the Fats, Oils & Grease Policy, visit: www.abcwua.org/IndustrialPretreatment.aspx

Comments can be directed to [email protected] and will be provided to the EPA. Anyone with questions can call (505) 873-7007.

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Trinity Hotel in Carlsbad, N.M. is a three-in-one experience filled with an inviting atmosphere and warm welcomes. The hotel, restaurant and coffee shop located in one historic building allow guests to take a step back in time while still enjoying modern cuisine and amenities.

The building was constructed in 1892 by Pat Garrett, famous for killing Billy the Kid, as the First National Bank until it closed three years later. Since then, the building has been home to a newspaper, barber shops, thrift shops and the Red Cross. The Carlsbad Irrigation District was the only business that maintained throughout the years until the building was bought in 2007 by the Trinity’s three main owners, Dale Balzano, son Derek Balzano and Michael Moore.

The hotel has a total of nine luxurious suites; two downstairs and seven upstairs. Room 206, or the Safe Room, is one-of-a-kind in the world with the old second-story bank safe renovated into a media room.

A few steps away on the ground floor guests, and the public, can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant.

Executive Chef Luis Martinez was originally raised in an Italian kitchen in Loma Linda, Calif. and has been with the restaurant since it opened in 2009. The restaurant’s signature dessert is Tiramisu made from scratch by Martinez every night. The menu consists of various steaks, pastas and homemade sauces as well as a guest favorite, the Besito Caliente Goat Cheese.

“I’ve had several professional food reviewers say it’s the perfect appetizer,” says Janie Balzano, wife of owner Dale Balzano. “So that is quite the compliment.”

The appetizer is made of “New Mexico’s Besito Caliente blackberry chipotle glaze atop of goat cheese.” However, it is not the only dish with New Mexican flare. The Chicken Bolloco fettuccine

has a green chile infused alfredo sauce and is popular among both local and international guests.

“People from Japan, China, Russia and Germany love the Trinity,” says Balzano. “They love the food and they love the wine!”

The restaurant features 24 varieties of local wine, with help from Paolo D’Andrea from Luna Rossa Winery. Free wine tastings are offered Mondays-Saturdays.

Wayne Roberts, a front desk host at the hotel, has been with Trinity since it opened. He has one-on-one talks with guests and knows first-hand why they keep coming back.

“It’s consistently good,” says Roberts. “They love the specialty desserts and the service is always top notch.”

For more information on the Trinity Hotel, or to make reservations, visit www.thetrinityhotel.com.

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Gadsden High educator was recognized during National ProStart Educator Excellence Awards

The Hospitality Industry Education Foundation (HIEF) of the New Mexico Restaurant Association in partnership with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) has named Shari Anderson of Gadsden High the New Mexico 2013 ProStart Educator Excellence Award recipient.

The NRAEF's ProStart Educator Excellence Awards recognize exceptional educators who utilize the ProStart program in their classrooms. Each participating state restaurant association nominates its leading educator who has demonstrated a strong commitment to his or her students and to the ProStart program. Award recipients were honored at the NRAEF's Educator Excellence Awards Dinner at the Hotel Sax Chicago on Friday, May 17.

"ProStart educators work exceptionally hard to give their students the opportunity to gain real-world experience through a curriculum that teaches all facets of the restaurant and foodservice industry," said Rob Gifford, executive vice president of philanthropic initiatives for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. "The Educator

Excellence Award winners lead and inspire their students to succeed and are setting a high standard of excellence for students and the industry. They are very deserving of this honor.

Shari Anderson’s love of food began early in life by observing accomplished

culinary role models in her family. Her mom and grandmother instilled the pride of preparing healthy comfort foods on a limited budget, which Shari used working as a personal chef and in catering events.

Shari Anderson landed her ultimate dream position by combining her passion for cooking with her love of teaching when she was hired to teach the ProStart program at Gadsden High School. When Shari took over, the program had a dilapidated kitchen, leaking roof, and low student enrollment. She quickly updated the kitchen interior, and worked to get the roof repaired. A lot of recruiting and visibility on campus resolved the enrollment challenge, along with participation in the New Mexico ProStart invitational. Gadsden High School has represented NM three times at the National ProStart Invitational and placed in the top three levels at state in the culinary category over seven years.

According to the National Restaurant Association, total restaurant and foodservice employment is projected to grow by 11 percent over the next 10 years. The Foundation is committed to ensuring it supports the development of a highly-trained and professional talent pool through scholarships and educational programs such as ProStart, a two-year program that brings the industry and the classroom together to give 95,000 high school students nationwide a platform to discover new interests and talents, while opening doors to fulfilling careers.

With national and local support from industry members, educators, the NRAEF and HIEF, ProStart is taught to over 1,800 students in 35 schools in New Mexico. For more information on the ProStart program, visit NRAEF.org/ProStart or find us on Twitter or Facebook.

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According to the National Restaurant Association, total restaurant and foodservice employment is projected to grow by 11 percent over the

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accounting and bookkeeping servicesrICCI anD Company6200 Uptown Boulevard, Suite 400Albuquerque NM 87110(505) 338-0805www.riccicpa.comCertified Public Accountants

ZlotnICk, laws anD sanDoval Cpas1 Calle MedicoSanta Fe NM 87505(505) 982-3894CPA restaurant owner providing tax and accounting services as well as operations and profitability consulting.

advertisingagEnDa, llC400 Gold Ave SW, 12th FloorAlbuquerque NM 87102(505) 888-5877www.Agenda-Global.com

albuquErquE ConvEntIon anD vIsItors burEau20 First Plaza Building NW Ste 601Albuquerque NM 87102(800) 733-9918www.itsatrip.orgMaximize your exposure to profitable visitor and convention markets through partnership with ACVB, Albuquerque's official destination marketing organization.

sIgn-a-rama7200 Jefferson St NE Ste AAlbuquerque NM 87109(505) 797-3076www.speedysign.comWe are a full service sign company. From the smallest paper sign to billboards - vehicle wraps/graphics, banners, digital, vinyl & way finding.

southwEst rEstauratEur9201 Montgomery NE Ste 602Albuquerque NM 87111(800) 432-0740www.nmrestaurants.orgTrade publication dedicated to the restaurant industry in New Mexico. News, information, events and services for restaurant professionals.

alcohol server Educationnm rEstaurant assoCIatIon9201 Montgomery NE Ste 602 Albuquerque NM 87111(800) 432-0740www.nmrestaurants.orgAlcohol server certification and ServSafe food safety education and training for managers and employees. HIEF also administers the ProStart Program for hospitality education for high school students and we offer scholarships for those pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.

apparel and uniforms

xltshIrt1010 Sawmill Rd NWAlbuquerque NM 87104(505) 842-9256www.xltshirt.comScreen print, pins and patches, embroidery. Casual restaurant attire and promotional products.

bakery productsk anD b Company109 S Arnold StGallup NM 87301(505) 863-9347Bakers of Loretta's Products, distributors of Earth Grain breads and Dolly Madison pastries.

beverage supplies

sanDIa ICE7441 Pan American Fwy NEAlbuquerque NM 87109(505) 342-1326Food-grade packaged ice for all occasions. Also have 300lb carving block available.beverages – alcoholicanhEusEr busCh CompanIEs1005 Congress Ave Ste 680Austin TX 78701(512) 236-9242www.anheuser-busch.com

natIonal DIstrIbutIng Co5920 Office Blvd NEAlbuquerque NM 87109(800) 354-3526www.ndcweb.comFull-line distributor of spirits, wine, beer, and mixers.

prEmIEr DIstrIbutIng Company4321 Yale NEAlbuquerque NM 87107(505) 344-0287

southErn wInE anD spIrIts oF nm1601 Commercial NEAlbuquerque NM 87103(505) 247-4186Purveyors of the finest wines and spirits available in New Mexico. Dedicated to quality and service.

business services/Consultants

nEw mExICo CommIssIon For thE blInD2200 Yale Blvd SEAlbuquerque NM 87106-4212(505) 841-8844 x211The New Mexico Commission for the Blind, Business Enterprise Program establishes and maintains food and vending services operated by qualified and trained legally blind individuals.

nEw mExICo tourIsm DEpartmEnt491 Old Santa Fe TrSanta Fe NM 87501(505) 827-7400

pnm/alvaraDo ConFErEnCE CEntEr414 Silver SWAlbuquerque NM 87102(505) 241-4474

santa FE ChambEr oF CommErCE8380 Cerrillos Rd Ste 302Santa Fe NM 87504(505) 988-3279www.santafechamber.comSanta Fe's premier business advocacy organization.

Cleaning Ceilings and walls sErvpro oF rIo ranCho/sanDoval Co.282 S Camino Del Pueblo Ste 2EBernalillo NM 87004(505) 891-2345High pressure hood & vent cleaning. Flooring refinishing & restoration. HVAC cleaning, fire restoration, flood mitigation & restoration.Packouts,demos & rebuilds. Mold removal.

Cleaning Equipment and suppliesproClEan821 Rankin Road NEAlbuquerque NM 87107(800) 454-5544ESS (costs less, does a better job). Low temp and hot water dishwashers, laundry and housekeeping products. Our products are manufactured for NM water conditions. 24 hour emergency service.

purE ForCE11504 Palm Springs Ave.Albuquerque NM 87111(866) 444-7450www.pureforce1.com A team of experts focused on bringing your business innovative, cost effective solutions. Offering low, high temp dish machines, laundry and cleaning products to protect your business and customers.

Coffee, tea, CocoaFarmEr brothErs FooDsErvICE5911 Office Blvd NEAlbuquerque NM 87109(800) 743-9018Quality and service for your coffee beverages since 1912. Supplier of coffee, tea, chocolate, spices, soup base.

Credit Card services hEartlanD paymEnt systEms8106 Prospect NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110(505) 269-3961www.heartlandpaymentsystems.comRevolutionize your business operations and maximize your profitability with Full Course Business Solutions Delivers an exclusively endorsed suite of payment products. These effective tools and resources empower you to reduce your expenses, enhance your operations and increase your profitability.

Culinary EducationhospItalIty InDustry EDuCatIon FounDatIon9201 Montgomery NE Ste 602 Albuquerque NM 87111(800) 432-0740www.nmrestaurants.orgAlcohol server certification and ServSafe food safety education and training for managers and employees. HIEF also administers the ProStart Program for hospitality education for high school students and we offer scholarships for those pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.

santa FE CulInary aCaDEmy112 W San Francisco St Ste 300 Santa Fe NM 87501(505) 983-7445www.santafeculinaryacademy.comA new organization that offers a one year Professional Culinary Program, community based classes, a student restaurant and event space.

CutleryknIFE guys CutlEry sErvICE, thE320 Roehl Rd NWLos Ranchos de Albuquerque NM 87107(505) 897-9911We professionally grind cutlery with our traditional grinding process and accommodate the specific needs and preferences of every customer. By customizing knives to the customers preference, we are able to please the most discriminating of clients.

Dairy productsCrEamlanD DaIrIEs10 Indian School Rd NWAlbuquerque NM 87102(505) 247-0721www.creamland.com

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505.343.9848 or 800.432.0740 • Fax: 505.343.9891 • [email protected] • www.nmrestaurants.org

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Education and traininghospItalIty InDustry EDuCatIon FounDatIon9201 Montgomery NE Ste 602 Albuquerque NM 87111(800) 432-0740www.nmrestaurants.orgAlcohol server certification and ServSafe food safety education and training for managers and employees. HIEF also administers the ProStart Program for hospitality education for high school students

and we offer scholarships for those pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.

nEw mExICo statE unIvErsIty – sChool oF hotEl, rEstaurant anD tourIsm managEmEntBox 30003, MSC 3HRTMLas Cruces NM 88003(575) 646-5995

Equipment repairr & b CommErCIal sErvICE3110 Los Arboles Ave NEAlbuquerque NM 87107(505)889-4090www.rbcommserv.comRefrigeration and commercial food equipment parts, service and repair.

Equipment sales and servicestanDarD rEstaurant supply2405 Candelaria NE Albuquerque NM 87107(505) 341-1054Sales/Service of cooking equipment, refrigeration, storage, kitchen supplies, tabletop, janitorial, paper products,ice machine leasing.

Exhaust service blast mastErs4103 Franklin Rd SW Los Lunas NM 87031(800) 665-7391www.blastmastersinc.comKitchen exhaust cleaning service.

Financial planning and servicesaaa nEw mExICo10501 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque NM 87111(877) 222-1020 • www.aaa.comNMRA members can join AAA New Mexico for $20.00 off first year membership. Enjoy services such as roadside assistance, insurance and financial products, and travel benefits

on DECk small busInEss loans1400 Broadway, 25th floorNew York, NY 10018(888) 701-4390www.ondeckcapital.comProvides restaurants with the financing they need to purchase equipment, hire new employees or launch a new marketing campaign.With fast decisions, quick funding and competitive rates - On Deck should be your first stop for financing. Ask about our preferred rates for NMRA members.

Fish and seafoodsEattlE FIsh Company oF nm2500 Comanche NEAlbuquerque NM 87107(505) 888-6969 ext. 210www.seattlefishnm.comFine Fish and Seafood for 25 years. Serving the Southwest with the largest

variety of quality seafood products from around the world. Marine Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Certified SF-C-1232.

Food brokersaDvantagE way poInt2506 Washington NEAlbuquerque NM 87110(505) 837-1976

synErgy EntErprIsEs albuquErquE5500 San Mateo NE Ste 110Albuquerque NM 87109(505) 883-8226www.isaonline.netSales and marketing company representing leading food manufacturers.

Food safety Educationnm rEstaurant assoCIatIon9201 Montgomery NE Ste 602 Albuquerque NM 87111(800) 432-0740www.nmrestaurants.orgAlcohol server certification and ServSafe food safety education and training for managers and employees. HIEF also administers the ProStart Program for hospitality education for high school students and we offer scholarships for those pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.

Foodservice DistributorsbEn E kEIth FooDs3205 Broadway SEAlbuquerque NM 87105(800) 675-2949www.benekeith.comFull line foodservice distributor. Quality products include produce, dairy, frozen foods, fresh and frozen meats, dry grocery, beverage, nonfood and chemicals

la montanIta Co-op DIstrIbutIon CEntEr901 Menaul Blvd NEAlbuquerque NM 87107(505) 217-2010Natural/local foods distributor.

labatt FooD sErvICE221 Airport Rd NWAlbuquerque NM 87121(505) 831-1411www.labattfood.comFull line distributor. USDA meat and FDA fresh seafood processing facilities onsite.

qualIty FooDs500 Broadway SEAlbuquerque NM 87102(505) 884-9050New Mexican food distributor.

shamroCk FooDs2 Shamrock Way NWAlbuquerque NM 87120(505) 345-4488www.shamrockfoods.comThe leading broadline foodservice distributor in the Southwest.

sysCo nEw mExICo601 Comanche Rd NEAlbuquerque NM 87107(505) 761-1200www.sysconm.comDelivering the highest quality products at the most competitive prices, to help our customers succeed.

us FooDs3700 Prince St SEAlbuquerque NM 87105(800) 742-7598www.usfoods.comBroadline foodservice distributor with nationwide and regional distribution.

gift Certificates and gift CardssynErgy worlD InC.12625 High Bluff Dr Ste 208San Diego CA 92130(858) 569-8842www.synergyworld.comIn business since 1995 and specializes in gift card and loyalty card processing.

health InsurancelInton anD assoCIatEs1204 Central Ave SWAlbuquerque NM 87102(505) 247-1530www.lintonandassociates.comOffering a complete suite of employee insurance benefits, each customized to meet your needs along with the service you deserve.

Insurance FIrst santa FE InsuranCE sErvICEs InC7620 Jefferson NEAlbuquerque NM 87109(505) 798-5850www.fnb-nm.comOffers both personal and commercial insurance services to cover all of your insurance needs.

FrEE markEt InsuranCE agEnCy6200 San Mateo Blvd #120Albuquerque, NM 87109(505) 881-2645Commercial insurance for the restaurant industry.

hub southwEst7770 Jefferson NE Suite 101Albuquerque NM 87109(505) 992-1855www.hubinternational.comInsurance, Risk Management and Wealth Management Services.

lEavEll InsuranCEPO Box 848Hobbs NM 88241(575) 393-2550www.leavellinsurance.comWorkers compensation, liability and property insurance at the most competitive rates for restaurants and food service.

lEtChEr, golDEn anD assoCIatEs1901 W MainArtesia NM 88210(575) 746-2793www.letchergolden.comInsurance, Property and Casualty, Workers Compt.

wElls Fargo InsuranCE320 Osuna Rd NE Ste G1Albuquerque NM 87107(505) 262-2621

legal servicesross b pErkal, attornEy708 Marquette NWAlbuquerque NM 87102(505) 797-4000Corporate, real estate and business legal services.

linen and laundryamErIprIDE517 1st StAlbuquerque NM 87102515 N Virginia AveRoswell, NM 88201(505) 247-2234www.ameripride.comA premier hospitality, health care and industrial linen & uniform provider. Providing Quality Linens and Superior Service since 1889.

DElta unIForm anD lInEn1617 Candelaria NEAlbuquerque NM 87107(505) 345-0991Locally owned and operated uniform linen service company.

mIssIon lInEn supply4315 Hawkins NEAlbuquerque NM 87109(505) 344-4838www.missionlinen.comProvider of choice for linens, uniforms and related products and services to the foodservice industry since 1930. Also at 1552 Center Dr, Santa Fe (505-438-6262)

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liquor licensing

nEw mExICo lIquor lICEnsEs, llC1801 Lomas Blvd. NWAlbuquerque NM 87104(505) 980-5614www.newmexico-liquorlicense.comLiquor license brokerage, consulting and general services.

livestockmCkEnZIE lanD anD lIvEstoCkHC 61 Box 57Encino NM 88321(575) 472-5109

roswEll lIvEstoCk auCtIon salEs anD truCkIng900 N GardenRoswell NM 88201(575) 622-5580Livestock auction and restaurant company.

manufacturers and processorsCErvantEs agrIbusInEss9926 S Hwy 478Vado NM 88072(575) 233-3429Agricultural

meatsFt sumnEr proCEssIng26450 US Hwy 60Ft Sumner NM 88119(575) 355-2004We custom slaughter and process beeves, hogs, lambs, goats, ratites and wild game. Grass-fed lamb, retail meat cuts.

music licensingbmI10 Music Square ENashville TN 37203(800) 925-8451www.bmi.comA non-profit-making organization, serves as a liaison between songwriters and businesses by providing copyright clearance and royalty distribution services for approximately 6.5 million affiliated musical works.

new mexico made productsbuEno FooDs2001 Fourth St NWAlbuquerque NM 87102(800) 888-7336www.buenofoods.comManufacturer of delicious, authentic Mexican food

nEw mExICo DEpartmEnt oF agrICulturEPO Box 30005 MSC 5600Las Cruces NM 88003(575) 646-4929Promote New Mexico food products through processors, suppliers and all foodservice operations.

valEnCIa Flour mIll74 Mill RoadJarales NM 87023(505) 864-0305Fully licensed manufacturer of top quality, traditional tasting, just-add-water sopaipillas and fry bread mixes for restaurants. Custom mixes with R&D capability.

online and E-mail marketingClIFFDwEllEr proDuCtIons llC3791 Southern Blvd SE Suite 101Rio Rancho, NM 87124(505) 891-7401www.cliffdwellerdigital.comWebsite development, maintenance & social media. Search engine optimization, online marketing service.

nEw mExICo rEstaurants onlInE12200 Montgomery Blvde NE Apt B203Albuquerque, NM 87111505-306-0168 [email protected]

CovErboom317 Commercial St. NE, #300Albuquerque, NM 87102(800) 940-0451www.coverboom.comExtend your restaurant brand online with a beautiful, effective website, and online marketing tools that expand your reach and save time and money!

FIshbowl44 Canal Center Plaza Suite 500Alexandria VA 22314(800) 836-2818 x 205www.fishbowl.comThe leader in permission-based email marketing for the restaurant industry, providing services to over 21,500 restaurant locations.

payroll services

hEartlanD paymEnt systEms8106 Prospect NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110(505) 269-3961www.heartlandpaymentsystems.comRevolutionize your business operations and maximize your profitability with Full Course Business Solutions Delivers an exclusively e ndorsed suite of payment products. These effective tools and resources empower you to reduce your expenses, enhance your operations and increase your profitability.

payDay, InC.5011 Indian School NEAlbuquerque NM 87110(505) 255-5433www.PaydayInc.comAffordable, customized, payroll processing because you don't have time. Simple solutions for tip and tax compliance, employee time tracking, human resources, employee benefits and more. A New Mexico company in business since 1985.

thE payroll Company10433 Montgomery Parkway Loop NEAlbuquerque NM 87111505-944-0105www.yourpayrollco.comPayroll processing & human resource consulting

pest ControlpIratE pEst Control1380 Rio Rancho Blvd SE Suite 223Rio Rancho NM 87124(505) 514-7694www.myspace.com/piratepestcontrol505"Make your bugs walk the plank". Impact-driven services that solve pest problems.

photographyCastIllo ImagEs7820 Enchanted Hills Blvd Suite 196Rio Rancho NM 87144(505) 796-6008www.castilloimages.com

plumbingarmstrong sErvICEs2409 Princeton NEAlbuquerque NM 87107(505) 345-6390Full service plumbing and electrical company specializing in all types of commercial service work since 1980. Emergency service 7 days/week, 24 hours/day.

roto rootEr plumbIng sErvICE731 Rankin Rd NEAlbuquerque NM 87107(505) 299-6464Provides plumbing and drain service 24/7, 365 days. From emergency 2 hour response time to main programs.

point of sale systemsCash rEgIstEr systEms6011 Constitution Ave NEAlbuquerque NM 87110(505) 265-5979www.crsabqnm.com Point of sale systems for restaurants.

poInt oF salE usa1000 Cordova Place #516Santa Fe NM 875051-888-243-3831www.posusa.com Cost effective, state of the art, iPad Point of Sale system. Certified POSLavu distributor serving all of New Mexico.

rEtaIl Data systEms8804 Washington Street NE Suite AAlbuquerque NM 87113(505) 341-9091www.rdspos.com We represent the Aloha POS system in the Albuquerque & Santa Fe NM communities. We help your restaurant be more profitable!

promotional productsaChIEvEmEnt gallEry4421 McLeod NE Suite DAlbuquerque NM 87109(505) 881-4625www.achievementgallery.comPromotional Products, Giveaway Items, Custom Engraving Awards, Name Tags, Custom Framing.

publicationsalbuquErquE busInEss FIrst116 Central Ave SW Ste 202Albuquerque NM 87102(505) 343-8318www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque

loCal Iq907 3rd St. Albuquerque NM 87102(505) 247-1343www.local-iQ.com Free bi-weekly culture magazine with a heavy focus on the New Mexico dining scene, chefs, mixologists, wine, beer recipes and restaurants.

southwEst rEstauratEur9201 Montgomery NE Ste 602Albuquerque NM 87111(800) 432-0740www.nmrestaurants.orgTrade publication dedicated to the restaurant industry in New Mexico. News, information, events and services for restaurant professionals.

real Estate DavID n. FItE2001 Mountain Rd. NWAlbuquerque NM 87104(505) 217-9526www.reanm.comHave a question about restaurants, real estate sales, leasing or liquor licensing? Contact “The Restaurant Specialist” today.

trade associationsalbuquErquE hIspano ChambEr oF CommErCE1309 4th Street SWAlbuquerque NM 87102(505) 842-9003www.ahcnm.org

DIstIllED spIrIts CounCIl oF thE us3808 Merriman DrPlano TX 75074(972) 578-1635www.distilledspirits.orgTrade association representing producers and marketers of distilled spirits sold in United States

EDgEwooD ChambEr oF CommErCEPO Box 457Edgewood NM 87015(505) 286-2577www.edgewoodchambernm.comTo improve the climate for business development while strive to enhance the area's quality of life.

grEatEr albuquErquE InnkEEpErs assoCIatIonPO Box 14757Albuquerque NM 87191(505) 550-6118

morIarty ChambEr oF CommErCEPO Box 96Moriarty NM 87035(505) 832-4087www.moriartychamber.comEnhancing and promoting business in the Moriarty/Estancia Valley area.

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nEw mExICo bEEF CounCIl1209 Mountain Rd Pl NE Ste CAlbuquerque NM 87110(505) [email protected]"Beef, it's what's for dinner."

nEw mExICo loDgIng assoCIatIonPO Box 2088Santa Fe NM 87504(505) 983-4554Association to promote the lodging industry in the state.

skI nEw mExICoPO Box 90037Albuquerque NM 87199(505) 858-2422www.skinewmexico.comNon-profit trade association that promotes skiing and snowboarding in New Mexico.

tourIsm assoCIatIon oF nm6121 Indian School NE Ste 216Albuquerque NM 87110(505) 345-5553www.tanm.orgA non-profit organization of over 300 tourism-related businesses, organizations and individuals with goals of improving New Mexico's tourism industry through leadership, education, communication and cost-saving benefit programs.

utilitiessEmInolE EnErgy sErvICEs842 S Camino del Pueblo #ABernalillo NM 87004(505) 563-4259www.seminoleenergy.cotmMarketer of discounted natural gas to PNM customers. Providing discounted, flexible natural gas pricing and contracts, exceptional service and natural gas savings.

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southwEst EnvIrotEC4755 Del Rey BlvdLas Cruces NM 88012(575) 382-9596

water ConditioningunIvErsal watEr systEms8532 Paseo Alameda NE Albuquerque NM 87113(505) 881-2142Water purification systems for restaurants. We service all makes and models. We have been perfecting the water for business for over 20 years!

workers Compensation InsuranceFooD InDustry sElF InsuranCE FunDPO Box 14710Albuquerque NM 87191(800) 288-0893www.fisif.comYou do have a choice! Workers compensation insurance for the food industry. Competitive rates, dividends and tight claims control. Be a member, not a number.

hunton InsuranCE2708 1/2 N Main St Suite 7Roswell NM 88201(575) 622-1227www.huntoninsurance.comIndependent insurance agency

otherJarDIn DE los nInos1300 El Paseo PMB 272Las Cruces NM 88001(575) 522-2111

Joy JunCtIon4500 2nd St SWAlbuquerque NM 87105(505) 877-6967www.joyjunction.orgNew Mexico's largest emergency homeless shelter.

trEsCo, InC.4500 2nd St SW1800 Copper Loop, Bldg 1Las Cruces NM 88005(575) 528-2200www.trescoinc.comMilitary Dining Facility at WSMR and Cafeteria at HELSTF.

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ALCOHOL SERVER CERTIFICATION COURSES OFFERED STATEWIDECourse meets the mandatory requirement for certification for anyone selling or serving alcohol in NM. Classes are offered in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Farmington and Roswell. Pre-registration not required. Member Class Fee - $20 in Albuquerque metro area, $25 outside of AlbuquerqueNon-Member Class Fee - $25 in Albuquerque metro area, $30 outside of Albuquerque

Albuquerque - Classes held at the New Mexico Restaurant Association ClassroomFarmington - Classes held at Courtyard by MarriottRoswell - All Classes held at the Best Western Sally Port InnSanta Fe - Classes held at Courtyard by Marriott, The Lodge, and Hyatt PlaceTaos - Classes held at Don Fernando and Quality Inn

NOTE: Schedule subject to change. Check our website at www.nmrestaurants.org for most current schedule.ServSafe® is a registered trademark of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

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ServSafe® Certification - food safety education for managers and employees. Uses nationally certified ServSafe® curriculum. All classes held at the NMRA Classroom, 9201 Montgomery NE, Suite 602, Albuquerque. Pre-registration IS required and is available online at www.nmrestaurants.org or by calling NMRA at 505/343-9848 or 800/432-0740. Spanish and private classes held occasionally. Call Victoria Sanchez Martinez at 800-432-0740 for more information.

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Special NMRA member benefit. NMRA offers great member pricing for Alcohol Server Certification and Food Safety Certification. Alcohol Server classes only $20 (in Albuquerque, $25 out of Albuquerque) for NMRA members and manager-level food safety certification is only $125 for NMRA members.

Wed. 4 5 pm-10 pmThurs. 5 10 am-3 pmSat. 7 10 am-3 pmMon. 9 1 pm-6 pmWed. 11 5 pm-10 pmThurs. 12 10 am-3 pmSat. 14 10 am-3 pmMon. 16 1 pm-6 pm

Wed. 18 5 pm-10 pmThurs. 19 10 am-3 pmSat. 21 10 am-3 pmMon. 23 1 pm-6 pmWed. 25 5 pm-10 pmThurs. 26 10 am-3 pmSat. 28 10 am-3 pmMon. 30 1 pm-6 pm

Wed. 2 5 pm-10 pmThurs. 3 10 am-3 pmSat. 5 10 am-3 pmMon. 7 1 pm-6 pmWed. 9 5 pm-10 pmThurs. 10 10 am-3 pmSat. 12 10 am-3 pmMon. 14 1 pm-6 pmWed. 16 5 pm-10 pm

Thurs. 17 10 am-3 pmSat. 19 10 am-3 pmMon. 21 1 pm-6 pmWed. 23 5 pm-10 pmThurs. 24 10 am-3 pmSat. 26 10 am-3 pmMon. 28 1 pm-6 pmWed. 30 5 pm-10 pm

Santa Fe Classes Wed. 4 Hyatt Place 10 am-3 pmWed. 11 The Lodge 10 am-3 pmWed. 18 Courtyard by Marriott 10 am-3 pmWed. 25 The Lodge 10 am-3 pm

Taos Classes Tues. 10 Don Fernando 9 am-2 pmTues. 24 Quality Inn 9 am-2 pm

Farmington Classes Courtyard by Marriott Wed. 11 5 pm-10 pmWed. 25 5 pm-10 pm

Roswell Classes Best Western Sally Port InnMon. 16 5 pm-10 pm

ServSafe Classes: Albuquerque, 9201 Montgomery BlvdTues. 3 Management 8 am-5 pmTues. 17 Management 8 am-5 pm

Farmington, Courtyard by MarriottThurs. 12 Management 8 am-5 pm

Santa Fe Classes Wed. 2 The Lodge 10 am-3 pmWed. 9 The Lodge 10 am-3 pmWed. 16 Hyatt Place 10 am-3 pmWed. 23 The Lodge 10 am-3 pmWed. 30 Courtyard by Marriott 10 am-3 pm

Taos Classes Tues. 8 Don Fernando 9 am-2 pmTues. 22 Quality Inn 9 am-2 pm

Farmington Classes Courtyard by Marriott Wed. 9 5 pm-10 pmWed. 23 5 pm-10 pm

Roswell Classes Best Western Sally Port InnMon. 14 5 pm-10 pm

ServSafe Classes: Albuquerque, 9201 Montgomery BlvdTues. 8 Management 8 am-5 pmTues. 15 Management 8 am-5 pmTues. 22 Management 8 am-5 pmLas Cruces, Location TBDMon. 14 Management 8 am-5 pm

SEPTEMBER CLASSES Alcohol Server Cetification: Albuquerque Classes, 9201 Montgomery Blvd

OCTOBER CLASSES Alcohol Server Cetification: Albuquerque Classes, 9201 Montgomery Blvd

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gIngErbrEaD EnChantmEnt You could win up to $500! Gingerbread Enchantment invites you to enter this year’s Gingerbread Structure contest on December 4th and then auction off your masterpiece on December 6th to support Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque.

wE havE an Entry CatEgory For EvEryonE!Professional Baker 1st place wins $500Adult (19 and over) 1st place wins $250Teen (12 to 18) 1st place wins $150Youth (11 & under) 1st place wins $150Pre-baked Gingerbread Kits1st place - $50

You can find the details at www.GingerbreadEnchantment.com, or contact the Meals on Wheels office at (505) 823-8061.

sErvsaFE allErgEn CoursEThe National Restaurant Association today announced the launch of ServSafe Allergens Online Course, a new online training course from the creators of the highly regarded ServSafe food safety program designed to help restaurants address food allergens. The education tool was developed in partnership with Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), the nation's leading food allergy nonprofit organization. The ServSafe Allergens course is designed to help both front-of-the-house staff and back-of-the-house operations better understand how to accommodate

the growing number of guests with food allergies. Please visit FoodAllergens.com to learn more.

stop CoppEr thEFtIf your electricity is gone because your copper is stolen:

You can’t open, for two days or more.

Your food could spoil without freezers or refrigeration.

In winter, the pipes might freeze, and in summer, the building is unbearably hot.

It will cost $ 5,000 to $ 15,000 up front to restore the service.

Triggers an inspection that could lead to other expensive upgrades to your electrical service.

Copper theft is an epidemic. In Albuquerque alone, there are at least three businesses hit every night! The clock is ticking, and the risk grows all the time.

The Armed Response Team in Albuquerque has developed a system to detect and deter copper thieves, before the damage is done! This simple combination of sensors and in-person response is clearly both affordable, and indispensable.

Call or email today 505-934-5518 [email protected]

2013 rEstaurant InnovatIon summIt In DEnvEr (story from the National Restaurant Association)

Harness data. Drive innovation. Captivate your customers.

Insights from Google, Dunkin' Brands execs and more!

The National Restaurant Association's first Restaurant Innovation Summit will help your restaurant better engage customers through emerging technologies. Join us Oct. 23-24 in Denver to discover strategies to:

Leverage big data, with insight from Justin Cutroni of Google.

Interact with consumers through mobile technology, with an overview from Gavin Waugh of The Wendy’s Company and Caleb MitsVotai of Panda Restaurant Group.

Capture customer attention and drive repeat business, with marketing solutions from Michael Hagle of LevelUp and Laura Radewald of Dunn Bros Coffee.

Enhance cross-departmental communication, with creative collaboration tips from Lisa Schiffer and Kevin Vine of Dunkin’ Brands and Bob DeYoung and Don Long of White Castle.

Conference location Grand Hyatt Denver Room rate $199 single/double. Ask for the National Restaurant Association discount by Friday, Oct. 1. Reserve online.

Registration NRA member: $295 | Non-NRA members: $695

Questions? Contact the NRA's Liz Garner or Amanda Rieter.

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