As we celebrate the 3 year anniversary of the designation of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, the Las Cruces Green Chamber is highlighting member businesses who support OMDP and have seen it benefit their business. Photos taken by Catherine Carlen photography. #monumentallove! #monumentsforall #OMDP4NM #smallbiz
May 1st, 2017: On day 1 of our 31 days of Monumental Love, Leah Messina, CEO of Sinuate Media, says: “Our beautiful public lands are inspiring and need to be protected for our future generations.”
May 2nd, 2017: It’s day 2 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Big thanks to Michael Layton from the Grapevine Plaza and Picacho Peak Brewing Company! He says “These lands are sacred to New Mexico Culture!”
May 3rd, 2017: It’s day 3 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Thank you Vince Gutschick from the Las Cruces Academy for supporting our Monument! He says “Let’s keep it beautiful and Natural. Way to go, Green Chamber!”
May 4th, 2017: It’s day 4 of our 31 days of Monumental Love. Here’s Larry Fisher from Yummy Bakery who loves the Monument. He also encourages businesses to Go Green!
May 5th, 2017: It’s day 5 of our 31 days of Monumental Love. Cassandra Lockwood from Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary Thrift Store hikes all the time in the Monument. She says “ I Love the Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument!”
May 6th, 2017: It’s day 6 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! When Pam Hett from the Hett Agency isn’t on social media, she is out in the Monument. She says “I love hiking in the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument!”
May 7th, 2017: It’s day 7 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Renee Frank from the Smart Living Team is an OMDP Champion! She says “I’m so proud of our community for protecting all these beautiful places!
May 8th, 2017: It’s day 8 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! When Joel and Deanna Green aren’t organizing events or weddings for Enchanted Occasions Event Rentals, they are in the great outdoors. They said “ WE are so thankful for OMDP—A true Treasure!”
May 9th, 2017: It’s day 9 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Dawn Staroska from Big Brothers/Big Sisters knows how important the outdoors are to her kids. Dawn says “Our Bigs and Littles LOVE exploring the natural beauty around us”
May 10th, 2017: It’s day 10 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Physical Therapist Ella Nelson and LCGCC Board member Mary Canavan are buds and they both agree that OMDP is full of Magnificant Landscapes!
May 11th, 2017: It’s day 11 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! City of Las Cruces Mayor Pro Tem Greg Smith is a big fan of OMDP and whenever he thinks of our beautiful public lands, he says “YAY!”
May 12th, 2017: It’s day 12 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! One of the founding members of the Green Chamber, Attorney Rosanne Camunez says “I love hiking in our beautiful Organ Mountains!”
May 13th, 2017: It’s day 13 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Larry Lopez of Farm & Fiddle says “We have a wonderful natural setting for us ALL to enjoy!
May 14th, 2017: It’s day 14 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! One of the founding members of the Green Chamber, Don Kurtz of Rio Associates, says “Every time I climb a peak in the monument, I look out and think “I own all of this!”
May 15th, 2017: It’s day 15 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Catherine Wanek from the Black Range Lodge says “It’s a great attraction for visitors to southwest New Mexico!”
Black Range Lodge/Bed and Breakfast
May 16th, 2017: It’s day 16 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Home 2 Stay’s Peter and Nancy Barnes-Smith sees the monument every day out their window. They say “We LOVE OMDP! Best in the Southwest!”
May 17th, 2017: It’s day 17 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Two Sisters Writing and Publishing’s Catherine Greenspan is a big fan of the desert and says, “I love the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument!”
May 18th, 2017: It’s day 18 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! In business 40 years, Tony Harris of Antix, Inc appreciates Joyce keeping the place in order. They both feel it’s important to have OMDP intact in Las Cruces. They say protecting OMDP is “Keeping space for the public, for the future.”
May 19th, 2017: It’s day 19 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Rose Ann Hernandez from the Mesilla Valley Film Society says “We need public lands for us and those who follow us!”
It’s day 20 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! It’s day 20 of our 31 days of Monumental and downtown desert yoga’s founder Colleen Boyd says “Love! We need fabulous places to hike!
It’s day 21 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Jason Koenig is the founder of Pixanthropy and he says, “This is what I see when I think of home.” Jason is also a member of the LCGCC board of Directors, picture here with LCGCC Board Chair, Leah Messina.
It’s day 22 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Teresa Phillips from El Caldito is passionate about our Monument! She says, “ When I look at the Organs, I see our Purple Mountains Majesty!”
It’s day 23 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Elaine Sasnow from the Las Cruces Bulletin says, “OMDP is a Fantastic Amenity for our state!”
It’s day 24 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Gary Camunez, one of the founders of LCGCC and owner of 1st Class Auto Detailing says, “Thanks for preserving our legacy!”
It’s day 25 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Catherine Pitcaithley of Views from the Edge loves OMDP as the perfect landscape for her photos. She also loves the Green Chamber and says, “ What a wonderful organization! I’m happy to be a part of it all!”
It’s day 26 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Yoli Diaz and Leticia Soto from CARE, Inc just LOVE OMDP! CARE, Inc helps people in the community who have been given a cancer diagnosis with expenses that come up during the cancer treatment. The monument provides peace and solace during times of stress and uncertainty!
It’s day 27 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Nathan Small from Outback to Horseback says, “My business started because of OMDP! Protecting Public lands is good for the economy and our community!”
It’s day 28 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Ron Fitzherbert from Blue Gothic Design Studios says, “OMDP is an inspiration to me every day.”
It’s day 29 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! State Representative Bill McCamley says,”Having a national monument protects our beautiful mountains and creates jobs for our community. We need to be active in protecting it!” #monumentallove! #smallbiz #monumentsforall (photo by Catherine Carlen Photography)
It’s day 30 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Councilman for District 5, Gill Sorg, says “We are fortunate to have New Mexico’s largest National Monument full of outstanding hiking and bicycling opportunities. Celebrate our Public Lands. Keep and Protect OMDPNM! #monumentallove! #smallbiz #monumentsforall (photo by Catherine Carlen Photography)
It’s day 31 of our 31 days of Monumental Love! Pamela Angell, CEO of St. Luke’s Health Clinic says, “it’s important for us to have green space, a place where we can enjoy the outdoors, go hiking, and keep people healthy. OMDP should stay as is!”