Aztec Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Center

Imagine the Enchantment Arts & Crafts Fair

2009-10-29T19:55:58Z

On Saturday, November 14^th the Aztec Civic Center will be filled to the brim with locally made crafts and items for you to purchase. The pickins won’t be slim; they will be plentiful on this day, especially since this marks one of the first craft fairs of the season and the variety of vendors is sure to please. With all of us watching our pennies, maybe the perfect gift is something made by local folks. You buy your favorite Uncle a wonderful “What-cha-ma –thing” made by the crafter across town and you just gave the perfect gift; your Uncle received the perfect gift; and the crafter across town was then able to buy the perfect “Thing-a-ma-Bob” for his wife! Happy Holidays indeed!

If you can imagine it, it will probably be at the Imagine the Enchantment Arts & Crafts Fair. Toys, knives, woodcrafts, soaps, purses, What-cha-ma-things and yes; even Thing-a-ma-Bobs will be available for you to choose the perfect one. Doors open for shopping at 9 am and close at 4 pm. For additional information or for vending, please contact the Aztec Chamber of Commerce at 334-9551 or email assistant@aztecchamber.com .

Time for Fiesta at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet!

2009-10-23T23:55:21Z

This Saturday, October 24^th, from 6 to 11 pm, at the Aztec Civic Center, it’s time for your sombreros, maracas and mariachi music! “A Mexican Fiesta” will be taking place at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The evening will begin with a cash bar provided by the Highway Grill, and during the evening you will be entertained by Grupo Folklórico del Universidad de Nuevo México, a traditional Spanish dance group from Albuquerque. Also, that evening, Rock-n-Rhythm DJ Entertainment will be on hand to help you with your dance moves! Dinner is provided by Rubio’s fine Mexican Dining and will be served by the AHS Key Club.

During the Banquet we will also take time to honor those who have voluntarily stepped forward and provided leadership through their contributions to our community. These community awards will recognize individuals in the following categories: Business of the Year, Rookie Business of the Year, Educator of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Servant Leader of the Year. Be sure to come out and show your appreciation to these outstanding individuals.

Throughout the evening don’t forget to place your bids and keep your eye on the silent auction! Bids change fast and sometimes the bidding wars become interesting! Donations of all sizes and kinds are greatly appreciated and many have already come in! Opportunities abound for you to walk away with wonderful items donated by local business members and to contribute to the programs and services provided to the community through the Aztec Chamber of Commerce.

Be sure to get your tickets! Tickets are $30 per person or discounted prices are available if purchasing an entire table. Tickets are available in advance only from the Aztec Chamber of Commerce or from a Chamber Board member. This year’s Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet is sponsored by King Sun Solar and Directory Plus. A thank you to those businesses for supporting Chamber functions.For information or tickets, contact the Aztec Chamber of Commerce at assistant@aztecchamber.com or call 334-9551.

National Geographic Adventure Magazine Focus On Local Ruins.

2009-02-15T03:34:33Z

The March issue of the National Geographic Adventure magazine features an article entitled Hike the New Roads to Ruins. The article's focus is on less frequented Chacoan sites such as the Salmon Ruins and the Twin Angels Pueblo. The Aztec Visitors Center is currently working on a map which will mark the location as well as detailed travel instructions. As soon as we are able, we will post a on-line map using Google maps technology showing the location of the Twin Angels Pueblo along with the four other outliers along the North Road from Chaco Canyon, all designated as world heritage sites.

These sites are part of the Trail of the Ancients Scenic Byway, a 661 mile trail looping from the Gallup / Grants area through Shiprock, Crownpoint, Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield down to Chaco Canyon. The Aztec Chamber of Commerce wrote a grant that is being funded this year to produce metal highway signs identifying the routes along the Trail of the Ancients. These signs will facilitate the adventurer finding the little travelled road to cultural and geologic heritages that surround us.

Pedestrian Bridge

2009-02-12T23:31:39Z

A portion of the new Pedestrian Bridge from Riverside Park to the ball fields and skate park was placed Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 3:00pm. Later this year, when the bridge is completed the Aztec Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Aztec will host a Grand Ribbon Cutting for the community.

Introducing Tools For Business

2009-01-07T17:20:01Z

The Aztec Chamber of Commerce proudly announces a new economic development tool available to anyone visiting the chamber’s web site. Tools for Business contains 600+ web pages answering every question a business person has for either starting a business or growing a business to the next level. The Chamber, in partnership with the City of Aztec, is focused on the economic development of our area. We work toward attracting new businesses, retaining current businesses, and helping businesses grow and add employees. This work addresses increasing the Gross Receipts Tax that is used by our city to add new infrastructure, repair streets, water and sewer lines, maintain parks and hopefully afford the addition of amenities desired by the citizens. Check out this tool and then let the Chamber know what you think 505-334-9551.

New Social Project Online

2008-11-13T01:22:51Z

Village Voyage is designed to make towns accessible, defining each not just as a dot on a map or a collection of statistics, but as a chorus of raucous, opinionated citizens falling in love with their hometown all over again. Much like Wikipedia, Village Voyage is a free wiki, and anyone can contribute. However, Village Voyage is different from Wikipedia because it is designed to promote local commerce, community, tourism, and everyday life within the towns it serves.