By Jean Roberts
The Placitas Chamber of Commerce is re-energized after a slowdown during and after the pandemic. The Chamber is a nonprofit organization that supports the Placitas community in many ways, and it is not affiliated with the national organization.
Members of the Chamber include local businesses, as well as nonprofits such as local homeowner associations and individuals who want to support the community. Members receive periodic newsletters to keep them informed of local developments, and the Chamber website offers promotional opportunities for business members.
The Chamber’s initial project will be to bring back the popular Placitas Appreciation Day, June 1, 10 am to 2 pm, at the Homestead Village Shopping Center on Highway 165. Placitas residents will enjoy a few new activities as well as favorites from previous Appreciation Days, including pizza and ice cream provided by Placitas Pizza, free water, an array of classic cars, music by three bands, dog washing by Watermelon Mountain Ranch, Sandoval County Fire Department equipment, and electronics recycling by E-Tech. Representatives from many local businesses and nonprofits will be on hand to provide information about their activities. Placitas Appreciation Day is a free event.
The new Chamber Board includes Chair Ruth Bouldes, Secretary Jean Roberts, Treasurer Annette Ackerman, Jennise Phillips, and Deborah Navarro. The new phone number is (505) 867-7471, and the email address is info@placitas-chamber.org. More information is available at the Chamber’s website, www.Placitaschamber.com.