Española Local Gift Giving Guide
I created this guide to help people who shop in Española have alternatives to the corporate and chain stores in our area. Please shop local as much as possible! Remember, this is the season of LIGHT, not the season of consumerism. So, how can you multiple you light in our community? Here are some suggestions:
Hours of Operation apply ONLY for the Thanksgiving Weekend (unless it was available online, etc.) for regular hours, contact the business. Thanks!
Gift Certificates
The Receiver's Favorite:
Salon (Hair, Nails, Waxing, Paraffin Treatments, Facials, etc.)
Restaurant: El Paragua, Angelina's, Steve's La Cocina, Dandy Burger, El Parasol, China Kitchen, Shanghai, JoJi's, Rancho de Chimayo, JoAnn's etc.
Café: La Tiendita (at NNMC/JCI bldg. - uses NNMC farm products), Red Door (Sat. 8-1), Galeria Santa Cruz
Grocery Stores: Center Market, Valley Superette, etc.
Bed & Breakfast/Hotel: Inn at the Delta, Rancho de Chimayo, Casa Escondida, etc.
Dreamcatcher Theater – Offering two free movie passes for every $40 you purchase in gift certificates
Massage Therapy & Acupuncture – choose your favorite therapist, or visit a local health center
Ojo Caliente Springs, website: ojocalientesprings.com, 505-583-2253
Dry Cleaners: Valley Cleaners, etc.
To Meet the Receiver's Needs:
Hacienda Home Center ( Paint, Ladders, Tools, etc.), Fri & Sat 8-5, Sun 10-3
Cook's Home Center
Johnny's Standard Auto Parts, Friday 8-6, Saturday 8-4
Local Mechanic (one year my dad had new airbags for the suspension on my car installed)
Accu Copy (business cards, brochures, artwork, etc.), Saturday 9-1, closed Friday & Sun
Veterinary Services
Flowers/Plants
Gil's Rentals
Computer Repairs
Car Window Tinting
Memberships
Atlas Fitness Center (a good start to a healthy loved one), Open Friday & Saturday 753-5748
Española Community Market (local co-op), online shopping: www.espanolacommunitymarket.com
Donations
Donation to the Receiver's Favorite Charity/Non-Profit Organization
Donations can be made in the gift recipient's name. A thank you card usually accompanies a donation.
There are many locally owned non-profit agencies in town, as well as the national organizations with local chapters.
General Gifts
Alexandria Shannon Romero, Stylist at Black Mesa Salon, specialized in men's, women's and children's haircuts; hair color; perms; and, full body waxing, 927-6560
Alicia Fine Jeweler's, 753-9999, Friday 10-5:30, Saturday 10-3, Closed Sunday
Boomerang, 747-7194, Mon - Sat:10:00 am-5:00 pm
Box, Pack, Mail, 753-4025, Friday 9-3, Saturday 10-1, Closed Sunday
Campana De Esperanza Fotography, By Appointment, email: jolo132000@yahoo.com
or go online to view prices & samples: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Campana-De-Esperanza-Fotography/234135966623336?sk=info
Carl's 420 Novelties, Friday 10-7, Sat. 12-7, Closed Sunday
Casa Cristal Pottery, (Velarde), Friday and Saturday 9-6, Closed Sunday
Chicano Sanford's, (Velarde), Closing sale – everything 80% off, open Friday & Sat. 9am-?
Country Farm Supply, Friday 8-5:45, Saturday 8-4
Española Valley Fiber Arts Center, 747-3577
Española Community Market, website: espanolacommunitymarket.com
Lovin' Oven Bakery, 753-5461
La Lanzadera Weaving Shop, (Medanales) By Appointment 685-0636
New Mexico Office Supply, not open during Thanksgiving weekend, but orders may be placed online: http://www.discountsupplies.biz $20 off $100 or more order
Northern New Mexico College Book Store (great “Eagles” merchandise, support our home team!), order online, http://site.nnmc.edu/page/espanola-campus-bookstore 505-747-2171
Pueblo Mica Pottery, Owners Lee Moquino- Santa Clara and Renee Roybal- San Ildefonso. We offer a variety of traditional and modern style of Micaceous Native American Cookwear at affordable prices. All pieces are hand coiled and completely organic. All pottery can be used for Cooking, Decorative, or Ceremonial use. www.pueblomicapottery.webs.com Or pueblomicapottery@gmail.com 505.459.6153 to make an appointment.
Party Creations & Supplies (great holiday decorations & gift wrap), 753-1932
Plaza de Española Gift Shop, reg. hours 12-4
Richard's Studio of Photography, By Appointment, 753-7993
Romero's Fruit & Veggie Stand, 753-4189
St. Francis de Paws, 753-9178
Saints & Sinners (alcohol sales), 753-2757, Thurs 10-2, Fri. & Sat 1-11, Sun 5-10
Sunrise Ceramics, 753-2968
The Water Store y Mas, 753-1841
Tiendita de Paz, 753-9972
Valley Superette (liquor sales), 753-4749,
Holiday Events/Sales
Friends of the El Rito Library The Holiday Season is upon us. Coming soon! Our 6th Annual Live/Silent Auction, Dec. 3, 1:30-3:30pm, the Old Gym - NNMCollege/El Rito Campus. We have had a phenomenal number of great donations from local artists in El Rito and areas nearby. For one-of-a-kind holiday gifts you can’t find at Black Friday-Come on by and support us!
Mel Patch Artspace & NNMC
The Third Ever Christmas Cruise & Toy Run, December 3rd, NNMC Automotive Bldg., Española, NM, 2:00-7:00pm, If you have any questions call Randy at (505) 470-9670 (note: not sure if there will be anything sold, but last time I went there was great music, beautiful vehicles, awesome people, and free food)
Española Community Market Open House
Saturday, December 10th, 9:00am-1:00pm, Taste local samples, hot herbal teas, & apple cider. Come hang out and bring the kids before the Light Parade.
15th Annual Española Electric Light Parade
Where: Paseo de Oñate and Plaza de Española
When: 12/04/10 7:00 pm - 12/04/10 10:00 pm
Electric Light Parade and Christmas on the Plaza. For more information contact 505-929-3502
The City of Española and the National Guard
First Annual Operation Christmas Cheer Toy Drive, December 17th, at the Lucero Center, call 505-747-6100 for more information.
This guide was created as a spur of the moment thought. You are welcome to add your own information and forward to your email/facebook list! If there are any mistakes or anything is incorrect, I apologize.
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