The holiday shopping season is well underway. And with all the bells and whistles coming at you, it is hard to resist filling your shopping basket with merchandise (or clicking away feverishly online). However, it is a good idea to plan before you spend. According to American Research Group, Inc. , the average shopper around…
Our newest Make a STATEment nominee John Jaramillo Sr. holds the position of Director of Administrative Services at New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), which provides an array of prevention, intervention, rehabilitative, and after-care services to New Mexico children and their families. Jaramillo has been with CYFD for almost two years and says that he chose…
We all know that it has become exceedingly rare for women to be stay-at-home moms—most families rely upon two salaries to make ends meet. And while moms still spend more energy and time making the home purchases and creating and enforcing monthly budgets, there still is some indication that they are not the primary adults…
Who can’t remember the command “clean up your room?” Parents today still chastise their kids and dream of an orderly home. But who motivates the adults to clean up their act? Professional organizers, that’s who. Read on for some good advice on how to clear the clutter. The truth is that most of us have…
A Spotlight on the IM: Edge Contemporary Show This is the 96th year for the Santa Fe Indian Market, the largest and most honored juried Native American art show in the world, to be held August 19 – 20, 2017. Indian Market is dedicated to promoting authentic Native American art and showcases 1,100 Native artists…
We are thrilled to announce our second nominee for the 2017 Make a STATEment Award program, which celebrates New Mexicans who are heroes in our community. These individuals strive to make life better in New Mexico by building a better future through various projects and initiatives. The June Make a STATEment nominee is Albuquerque middle…
Find out which home investments pay off—and which improvements to scratch off your list Summer is often the ideal time to tackle home projects and renovations. However, it is a good idea to choose projects wisely. Some improvements will see a return-on-investment when it comes time to sell your home, while others—not so much. And…
We are excited to announce the start of our 2017 Make a STATEment Awards program, which celebrates New Mexicans who are heroes in our community, tirelessly working to make a difference. They may do this in a professional role or they may give of themselves through a volunteer effort. Some of them may have received…
It’s always nice to know more about the people looking after your finances, so I thought it would be a good idea to do a little Q&A with some of the SECU staff. Since Rio Rancho is the newest branch location, I decided they’d be the best people to ask. But I wanted to get…
Irene Trujillo has been in the banking business for over 20 years. She has only been at SECU for a couple of months, but she can already tell that being an SECU employee is going to be a very different experience than her previous work as a loan officer at a bank. As an SECU…
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