Want to help your child have more choices for college—and make it more affordable? Join us for a special presentation just for parents!

You’ll learn 5 easy ways to set your student up for college success. We’ll talk about why starting early can help your child discover their best career path, find scholarships, and lower college costs. Our team has helped thousands of students get into great colleges and win big scholarships.

Come hear real stories of students who found their path early and opened doors to amazing opportunities! Give your child the chance to dream big—and make it happen.

Who should come?
Parents of 8th–11th grade students (but all are welcome!)

What you’ll learn:

• How early planning leads to more college and career choices

• Simple steps to boost scholarship chances

• Ways to help your student shine on applications

• How families saved money by starting early

Don’t miss this parent-approved event! Secure your spot and give your child the gift of a bright future.
The event is free but registration is required. There are only 25 spots available.

Want to help your child have more choices for college—and make it more affordable? Join us for a special presentation just for parents!

You’ll learn 5 easy ways to set your student up for college success. We’ll talk about why starting early can help your child discover their best career path, find scholarships, and lower college costs. Our team has helped thousands of students get into great colleges and win big scholarships.

Come hear real stories of students who found their path early and opened doors to amazing opportunities! Give your child the chance to dream big—and make it happen.

Who should come?
Parents of 8th–11th grade students (but all are welcome!)

What you’ll learn:

• How early planning leads to more college and career choices

• Simple steps to boost scholarship chances

• Ways to help your student shine on applications

• How families saved money by starting early

Don’t miss this parent-approved event! Secure your spot and give your child the gift of a bright future.
The event is free but registration is required. There are only 25 spots available.

The Oak Canyon Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez) will be dancing on June 6 at 2 PM and June 7 and 8 at 11 AM and 2 PM.

Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.

They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.
 

Curious about the safety measures surrounding U.S. nuclear weapons? Join us for Science on Tap on Friday, June 6th, for an accessible and informative presentation. You'll learn about the evolution of nuclear weapon safety, from its initial stages to the sophisticated systems in place today. Discover how design changes, historical events, and continuous innovation have contributed to the robust safety features and operational protocols that ensure peacetime security. This talk will provide a clear understanding of the current high safety standards and the ongoing dedication to improvement.

Experience science in a relaxed setting! Grab a drink and join us at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History for this engaging Science on Tap event.

Discover the surprising connections between weapon design evolution, past incidents, and the remarkable advancements that have led to today's high safety standards, as well as an opportunity to enjoy a delicious beer from Bombs Away Brewery.

Join us on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. Doors open at 6:00 pm. The presentation begins at 6:30 pm and the event ends at 8:00 pm.

The Oak Canyon Dance Group (Pueblo of Jemez) will be dancing on June 6 at 2 PM and June 7 and 8 at 11 AM and 2 PM.

Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.

They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.
 

Want to help your child have more choices for college—and make it more affordable? Join us for a special presentation just for parents!

You’ll learn 5 easy ways to set your student up for college success. We’ll talk about why starting early can help your child discover their best career path, find scholarships, and lower college costs. Our team has helped thousands of students get into great colleges and win big scholarships.

Come hear real stories of students who found their path early and opened doors to amazing opportunities! Give your child the chance to dream big—and make it happen.

Who should come?
Parents of 8th–11th grade students (but all are welcome!)

What you’ll learn:

• How early planning leads to more college and career choices

• Simple steps to boost scholarship chances

• Ways to help your student shine on applications

• How families saved money by starting early

Don’t miss this parent-approved event! Secure your spot and give your child the gift of a bright future.
The event is free but registration is required. There are only 25 spots available.

Want to help your child have more choices for college—and make it more affordable? Join us for a special presentation just for parents!

You’ll learn 5 easy ways to set your student up for college success. We’ll talk about why starting early can help your child discover their best career path, find scholarships, and lower college costs. Our team has helped thousands of students get into great colleges and win big scholarships.

Come hear real stories of students who found their path early and opened doors to amazing opportunities! Give your child the chance to dream big—and make it happen.

Who should come?
Parents of 8th–11th grade students (but all are welcome!)

What you’ll learn:

• How early planning leads to more college and career choices

• Simple steps to boost scholarship chances

• Ways to help your student shine on applications

• How families saved money by starting early

Don’t miss this parent-approved event! Secure your spot and give your child the gift of a bright future.
The event is free but registration is required. There are only 25 spots available.

📢 Public Announcement: Procurement Matchmaking Roundtable – June 12, 2025

The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce proudly invites you to attend the Procurement Matchmaking Roundtable on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Hispano Chamber campus!

This one-of-a-kind event is designed to connect small, minority-, and women-owned businesses directly with local, state, federal, and private-sector procurement buyers through focused, one-on-one matchmaking sessions. Whether you're looking to grow your business, learn about upcoming contracting opportunities, or build relationships with purchasing professionals—this event is for you!

Event Highlights:
✔️ Meet face-to-face with procurement officers
✔️ Learn how to get certified and become contract-ready
✔️ Connect with business resources and support organizations
✔️ Free to attend, registration required

📍 Location: Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
📅 Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🔗 Register Now: https://forms.gle/y1QZa3bxPZ3pAi5p7 

Don't miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level. Space is limited—register today and be part of Albuquerque’s growing procurement ecosystem!

For more information, please contact Tashina Silversmith at Tashina@ahcnm.org or call (505) 842-9003.

Confirmed Participating Agencies:
City of Albuquerque – Department of Finance & Administrative Services
Bernalillo County Procurement (invited)
University of New Mexico Purchasing Department
Cooperative Educational Services (CES)
​New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)
MONTECH Inc.
Sandia National Laboratories – Small Business Office
New Mexico Procurement Technical Assistance Center (NM PTAC)
SBA New Mexico District Office
NM Economic Development Department 
CNM Purchasing
Los Alamos National Laboratories (LANL)
PNM Resources
City of Santa Fe Purchasing
Arrowhead SBIR/STTR
Kirtland Air Force Base 377^th MSG/MSG
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC)
B:Side Capital & B:Side Fund
Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development
New Mexico Army National Guard/Air National Guard
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Kallestewa Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni) will be dancing on June 14 and 15 at 11 AM and 2 PM.

Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.

They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.

Jackrabbit Trail Dance Group (Ohkay Owingeh, Hopi, Navajo) will be dancing on June 20 at 2 PM and June 21 and 22 at 11 AM and 2 PM.
Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.

They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.

Jackrabbit Trail Dance Group (Ohkay Owingeh, Hopi, Navajo) will be dancing.
Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.

They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.

Lenders & Lunch: Access to Capital for Small Business Owners

Funding Your Future: Creciendo Juntos with B:Side Fund & Capital ("Growing Together")

Sponsored by B:Side Fund & Capital

• Understand the different types of small business loans offered by B:Side Fund & Capital, and which are best suited for their business needs
• Learn how to prepare a strong loan application, including organizing financials, writing a business narrative, and gathering key documents.
• Gain clarity on lender expectations and how to avoid common pitfalls that lead to application delays or denials.
• Explore the tools and technical support available through B:Side University for continued business success.
• Begin or complete their own loan application with hands-on guidance and real-time feedback.

The Cellicion Traditional Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni) will be dancing.
Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.

They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.

The exhibition “Restorying Our HeartPlaces: Contemporary Pueblo Architecture” offers an associated speaker series sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council. “Meet the Architects & Designers: Pueblo Architecture Today” will feature a 1.5 hour program with two panelists followed by a thirty-minute Q&A discussion moderated by the exhibition curators, Dr. Ted Jojola (Pueblo of Isleta) and Dr. Lynn Paxson. This panel talk features Theodore Edaakie (Pueblo of Isleta) and Juliet Pino (Zia Pueblo) as panelists. They will be discussing their experiences as younger architects and designers while comparing their experiences and career objectives from working within an Indigenous owned firm and non-Indigenous owned firm.

The Cellicion Traditional Dance Group (Pueblo of Zuni) will be dancing.
Dances connect us to our ancestors, community, and traditions while honoring gifts from our Creator.

They ensure that life continues and connections to the past and future are reinforced. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America to offer cultural Native American dances every week, year-round.