Mountain View Market Co-op1300 El Paseo Road – Las Cruces, NM 88001

Open everyday from 8 AM – 9 PMPhone: (575) 523-0436 Fax: (575) 541-0814

Email: mountainviewmarketcoop@gmail.com

Mountain View Market Kitchen120 S. Water Street – Las Cruces, NM 88005

Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM Saturday: 8 AM – 2 PMPhone: (575) 556-9856

Email: mountainviewkitchen@gmail.com

Mission Statement“The Organ Mountain Cooperative promotes good food, good company, and good

health for all.”

Staff Mission Statement“We are diverse in our backgrounds, but united in our goal to serve and empower

local and global communities and increase the quality of life for all.”

The Co-operative Principles1. Voluntary and Open Membership

2. Democratic Member Control3. Members’ Economic Participation

4. Autonomy and Independence5. Education, Training, and Information6. Cooperation among Cooperatives

7. Concern for Community

Board of DirectorsShahid Mustafa, General Manager

Paul Heiberger, President Claudia Piper, Vice PresidentCarolyn Gressitt, Secretary

Stella Field, TreasurerKaren George Randy Harris

Caitlin Karrenberg Lori Kae Schwab

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Our monthly Board meetings are held in the MVM Administrative Offices (just south of the main store), usually from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on the fourth Wednesday of the month. The first portion of each meeting is reserved for a Member Forum, and we

welcome visits from our fellow Members to hear your concerns!

Creative Cooperative Models Meet Real Needs By Randy Harris, MVM Board Member

New and revisited cooperative models are taking hold in America. Let’s look at an important example of a coop: The Childcare Cooperative.

Childcare was at one time, largely cooperative by nature. Families and neighbors shared that responsibility. For many of us, the conditions that afforded that kind of community have all but disappeared. To serve today’s busy families, childcare cooperatives are on the rise, providing families with safe, carefully structured, and cost effective alternatives. All families have varied needs, requirements, and resources for childcare. The flexibility and capacity to shape a member-created childcare cooperative are but two of many advantages over the traditional and often prohibitively expensive childcare models.

Formation: Often, successful childcare cooperatives are formed by small, close knit groups of friends with like minded values and children of roughly the same age. Groups sometimes evolve from friendships formed in childbirth classes, social organizations, or fellow members of a local food coop.

Working document: Some folks start with a working document created by all participating families. The document may serve to ask and answer questions about family philosophy and dynamics. Specific preferences are defined... like cloth or disposable diapers, as well as health and dietary preferences. Members may also post essential and emergency contact information for parents, families, and family healthcare professionals.

Waiver: Some folks include a waiver of responsibility. Stuff happens. Normal child behavior should not pose an unrealistic or undeserved threat of litigation to any member of the coop, with the exception of gross negligence. Many childcare cooperatives require background checks. As a cooperative model, these details are worked out by the members, to the satisfaction of all the members.

Fair Exchange: Every cooperative is designed to serve the specific needs of the members. Often, there’s a one-to-one exchange of hours. Simply, a member of the cooperative cares for a child for two hours, and thereby earns two hours of childcare credit that can be redeemed as needed with another member family. It’s really pretty straightforward. Again, because the members create the coop, there’s much flexibility available in the structure.

Location: Children may be cared for in their own homes, or in the homes of other member families. Again, this and other considerations like transportation are determined by the agreements of the member families.

Care and Feeding: When a child will be away from home, parents often choose to provide food, diapers, wipes, clothes, toys, snacks, drinks, cups, and medicines etc. as needed, and in keeping with the agreements of the cooperative members.

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Compensation: The model that works best for each cooperative is best designed by the members. Some communities find that an increasingly important benefit of the childcare cooperative model is that it can be run without monetary compensation. The going rate for baby sitters can be $10-$15/hour. The cooperative model can often save member families many hundreds of dollars per month.

Additional Considerations: Often the members of the childcare cooperative will gather once a month for a meal, a picnic, or social outing. This of course provides the opportunity for parents to connect and converse; to share stories, information, and insights; and to nurture the development of genuine community.

These are just some of the elements and advantages of successful childcare cooperatives. For more information check the websites below and feel free to contact MVM board member Lori Schwab. You can find her contact information posted at the MVM market.http://www.mom365.com/wisdom/moms/cooperative%20childcare.aspxhttp://www.theguardian.com/social-enterprise-network/2012/jun/07/cooperative-childcare-private-equity-nurseries

For a future we want our kids to grow up in, for a community and a country shaped by the people - keep thinking “Cooperative Model”.

News from the Kitchen! By Caitlin Karrenberg, Kitchen Manager

Fall is here and nothing goes with fall like warm soup and hot drinks. The MVM Farm has been supplying us with amazing Swiss chard and many kale varieties, all of which have made their way into our Portuguese Kale & Sausage Soup and Chipotle Chicken Soup with Chard & White Beans. We’ve also featured a Curried Cauliflower

Soup, Spicy Peanut Soup, Creamy Tomato & Basil Bisque, and hearty Potato & Leek Soup. We have two to three different soups daily and always feature a gluten-free option and a vegan option.

In celebration of all things Autumn (and therefore all things pumpkin-flavored), we’ll have Pumpkin Spice Lattes on sale for the first half of November (Co-op Deals “A” Sale). Come by the Café and order one with organic whole milk, fat-free milk, or soy milk! And remember, we’re the only place in Las Cruces that uses 100% locally roasted coffee (Beck’s Coffee) and 100% USDA Certified Organic milks.

The weather isn’t the only thing changing around the Co-op. If you’ve recently walked down Aisle 1, you may have noticed some of our new products. We’re expanding our Fresh department, which means more fresh refrigerated options for you! We’re introducing gluten-free Falafels, baba ghanoush, pita breads, bulk olives, and Indian curry sauces (Tikka Masala, Coconut Curry, or Vindaloo). We’ve also started selling Zeffiro’s fresh pasta, which pairs great with some of the new no-sugar, no-citric acid sauces (Marinara or Puttanesca), as well as authentic Italian Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese. The Kitchen is also making fresh, from-scratch Basil Pesto, Arugula Walnut Pesto, Sundried Tomato Spread, and Olive Tapenade. You can find these new items and more in the refrigerated section in Aisle 1.

Eat smart. Live well.

Mountain View Market Kitchen has two locations!120 S Water St

and1300 El Paseo Ave Suite M

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Down on the Farm By Lori Garton, Farm Manager

Fall is upon us and there is a lot going on at the farm, as usual. We are preparing for the cold nights and relishing the fewer weeds.

We have been battling a few fall pests like caterpillars, aphids, bagrada, and grasshoppers, but we’ve been able to keep them in check with some handy dandy organic pest controls like Neem oil, Pyrethrin, Bacillus Thurengensis, and the old fashioned squish technique. Managing pests organically can be challenging, so be grateful when you see a bite out of your greens or an aphid on your kale - that’s how you know we haven’t been spraying synthetic chemicals. Organic veggies may not be the prettiest, but they are the best!

Our kale crops are booming and you may have noticed an increased presence at the Co-op and Kitchen. The MVM kale slaw is so good! We are brewing up ideas to take advantage of the kale surplus. Maybe MVM Kale Chips? Either way, you should make your own! Find freshly harvested kale at the Co-op or one of the weekend markets we attend. We are at the Winter Farmers’ Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing in Sunland Park on Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM or at Tractor Supply Co. in Las Cruces on Sundays from 10 AM to 3 PM.

Our parsley, cilantro, and arugula crops are doing great and you may have noticed them at the Co-op too. The herbs and greens pack a nutritious punch, and they are so good at flavoring up fall meals. We have been busy the past six weeks planting away, so look forward to beets, turnips, onions, leeks, carrots, radishes, lettuce, spinach, and garlic, just to name a few.

The MVM Farm grows crops continuously throughout the year, including winter, by using season extension techniques. Mainly, we cover all of our rows with a protective covering that allows light to penetrate through to the crops but keeps them warm, especially at night. We also grow inside our greenhouses which trap heat inside so our crops stay warmer at night. We also water regularly, as wet soil stays slightly warmer than dry soil.

Four high school students from the Rio Grande Preparatory Institute (formerly San Andres) in Mesilla have been our new regular volunteers. These kids walk to the farm everyday and have been very helpful and involved with the happenings at the farm. They have gotten a taste of local veggie production, and they love it!

Come out to the farm and see what’s happening. Our November Farm Volunteer Days are from 9 AM to 12 PM every Wednesday and Saturday, and we are located at 2653 Snow Road in Mesilla. Our second aquaponics system is ever evolving, and there are always opportunities to get your hands in the dirt.

Warming my hands after harvesting greens, Lori Garton, Mountain View Market Farm Manager

November Events @ MVM CO+OP All events are free, open to the public, and located in the MVM Co-op Community Room unless noted otherwise.Want to host an event in the Co-op Community Room?

Just contact Jennifer at mvmoutreach@gmail.com or call (575)523-0436.

Wednesdays and Saturdays in November – 9 am to 12 pmMVM Co+Op Farm Volunteer Days: Interested in organic farming and local food production? Want to find out more about composting, vermiculture, aquaponics, laying hens, and crop planning for our region? Come and volunteer at the MVM Farm located at 2653 Snow Road in Mesilla. Contact the Co-op for details and directions. [INFO: 575.523.0436 or ocleyf@yahoo.com] Fridays in November – 12 to 1 pmLunchtime Yoga: Calling everyone, beginners or experienced alike, who would like to make the most of their lunch hour with a tailored and exclusive 45 minute yoga class, followed by a lunch order waiting for you at the studio. $12 cash or check for yoga and express lunch from Mountain View Market Kitchen, or $6 just for the yoga class. No pre-registration necessary: Just show up to Downtown Desert Yoga (303 S. Alameda Blvd), fill out your lunch order, and your lunch will be waiting for you at the yoga studio when your class ends. [YOGA INFO: 575.647.9642 or www.downtowndesertyoga.com] [MVM KITCHEN INFO: 575.556.9856 or www.mountainviewmarket.coop]

Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in November – 8 am to 1 pmThe Sidewalk Nursery: Robledo Vista Nursery specializes in low water usenative and adapted plants, as well as select fruit trees, herbs, and vegetables. Visit RobledoVista.com for current availability and call ahead if you would like to purchase a specific plant. Please note that days and hours are subject to weather conditions. The Sidewalk Nursery is located in front of the MVM Co+op. Call Jimmy for more info. [INFO: 915.203.4385]

Saturday, November 2nd – 10 am to 12 pm Composting Workshop with MVM Farm Manager Lori Garton: This workshop will demonstrate how you can use free or low cost resources to supply your soil with more nutrition, beneficial microbiology, water holding capacity, and organic matter. You’ll learn how to build and maintain a compost heap the right way to reap the many benefits of on-site composting! The workshop will be held at the MVM Farm in Mesilla (2653 Snow Road). Cost is $15 for members/ $20 for non-members and space is limited. You must register online, over the phone, or in-store before attending the workshop at the farm. [INFO: 575.523.0436, www.mountain-viewmarket.coop, or ocleyf@yahoo.com]

Thoughts, questions, comments? We want to hear from you, so please let us know how we're doing! Fill out a Customer Comment Card at the Courtesy Desk and drop it off

in the Customer Comment box by the front door of the Co-op.If you leave your email or phone number, we’ll be able to respond to you!

November Events Continued...Tuesday, November 5th – 6 to 7:30 pm Trap, Neuter & Return: Feral Cat Care: Join nationally recognized expert on feral cat care, Joe Miele, who will explain some simple things we can do to make the feral cat population more comfortable, and learn how to humanely reduce the population by preventing new litters. The class typically occurs every first Tuesday of the month. [INFO: 575.523.0436 or mvmoutreach@gmail.com]

Thursday, November 7th – 10 am to 2 pm Traditional & Specialty Cheese Tasting: Join us for our delicious cheese sampling event to kick off our expanded cheese department. Discover your new favorite traditional and specialty cheeses – perfect for your upcoming holiday get-togethers! We will be bringing in authentic parmigiano reggiano, aged gruyere and gouda, brie and triple-creams, fresh local goat cheese, a variety of olives, cured sausages, and more! [INFO: 575.523.0436 or mvmoutreach@gmail.com]

Thursday, November 7th – 2 to 5 pm Spiritual Psychic Tarot Readings will be offered by Linda Marlena Carr. Linda has thirty-five years experience and displays integrity, accuracy, and compassion. She will help you gain the insight and understanding that you need to make wise decisions for the highest good in your life. You can find Linda in the Co+op café. There is a fee. [INFO: 575.312.3040]

Wednesday, November 13th – 5 to 6 pmOrtho-Bionomy: When Nothing Else Helps Your Pain: Clients typically seek out Ortho-Bionomy for the gentle relief of both acute and chronic pain arising from old injuries, trauma and stress, and for reconnecting body, mind, and spirit. Client and practitioner work together as a team to discover and utilize the best techniques to address the client’s situation both in the session and through home self-care practices. By learning to work with the nervous system the practitioner tunes to the client’s comfort and the self-corrective reflexes. As a result, change can happen from the inside out. Each Ortho-Bionomy session is unique, creative, and in concert with the body’s individual corrective patterns. Techniques will be demonstrated by Patricia Gray. [INFO: 575-636-3456 or ptngray@aol.com]

Saturday, November 16th – 10 am to 12 pmDesert Baby-wearers: Learn about safe and comfortable baby-wearing, practice new methods, try different carriers and meet other baby-wearers at this monthly meeting. This monthly event meets every third Saturday. [INFO: 575.312.1974 or leslieh1206@yahoo.com]

Tuesday, November 19th – 5 to 6 pmA New Hope for Fibromyalgia: The Upper Cervical Option: Learn what Upper Cervical care is, how it works, and how it can be a drugless option to help deal with Fibromyalgia, as it has for some. This event is presented by local Chiropractor Dr. Tapiwa Chiwawa. [INFO: 575.520.2318]

Thursday, November 21st – 2 to 5 pm Spiritual Psychic Tarot Readings will be offered by Linda Marlena Carr. Linda has thirty-five years experience and displays integrity, accuracy, and compassion. She will help you gain the insight and understanding that you need to make wise decisions for the highest good in your life. You can find Linda in the Co+op café. There is a fee. [INFO: 575.312.3040]

Thursday, November 21st – 5 to 6 pmEat Smart Live Well – Skin Health Wellness Class: Rosario and Trish of our Wellness department will lead a class detailing the ways you can improve your skin health through natural supplements and by eating right. The skin is the largest organ in the body, and it protects and connects us to our surroundings. Classes are free for members and $3 for non-members. Sign up in-store, over the phone, or online. Don’t forget about the corresponding Cooking Class the following Monday. [INFO: 575.523.0436, www.mountainviewmarket.coop, or mvmoutreach@gmail.com]

Thursday, November 21st – 7 to 8 pmVegan Support Group: This is open to Vegans and those who are curious about the Vegan lifestyle. The discussion will be informal and will focus on information and practical applications shared by those in attendance. Learn about the aspects and advantages of eating vegan, as well as the difference between eating a vegetarian diet and a vegan diet. Bring your questions. Share your story. Meetings take place the third Thursday of each month. [INFO: 575.523.0436]

Thursday, November 25th – 5 to 6 pmEat Smart Live Well – Skin Health “Cooking” Class: Jennifer and Mo of our Outreach department will lead a class featuring easy ways to create your own homemade skin care. The skin is the largest organ in the body, and it protects and connects us to our surroundings. Don’t forget to attend the corresponding Wellness Class the Thursday prior to learn how to improve your skin health through natural supplements and by eating right. Classes are free for members and $3 for non-members. Sign up in-store at the Courtesy Desk, over the phone, or online. [INFO: 575-523-0436, www.mountainviewmarket.coop, or mvmoutreach@gmail.com]

Saturday, December 7th – 10 am to 12 pm Aquaponics Workshop with MVM Farm Manager Lori Garton: Aquaponics is an innovative, sustainable growing system where fish and plants are grown together, mutually benefiting each other. An aquaponics system re-circulates the water, the fish produce a natural fertilizer for the plants, and the plants act as a natural water filter. Using an aquaponics system allows growers, gardeners, and farmers to reduce the use of our limited water supply and take advantage of the bounti-ful sunlight to grow food. Learn about this sustainable food system and how to produce vegetables like lettuce, sprouts, and herbs in your own urban aquaponics system. The workshop will be held at the MVM Farm in Mesilla (2653 Snow Road). Cost is $15 for members/$20 for non-members and space is limited. You must reg-ister online, over the phone, or in-store before attending the workshop at the farm.[INFO: 575.523.0436, www.mountainviewmarket.coop, or ocleyf@yahoo.com]

We Co-operate! These Local Businesses Offer Special Discounts to CO+OP Members

+Acupuncture Crossroads Community Acupuncture 312-6569 +American Sign Language Sandi Zielinski MA, LPC 202-4076 +Animal Care & Services

Anthony Animal Clinic (915)886-4558 The Agile Animal 649-3193 +Art Galleries The Potteries 524-0538 +Auto Repair German Auto Repair 382-

9705 +Bakery Let them Eat Cake 649-8965 +Chiropractor Chiwawa Chiropractic LLC 520-2318 Hawkins Chiropractic Care 520-6002 +Clothing & Textiles A Perfect Fit Clothing Alterations 523-2565 +DJ’s & Entertainment Hubbard Family DJs (617)733-3466 +Fitness Services Gold Medal Taekwondo 526-4429 Pi Pilates 526-0977 Tai Chi 382-8978 Tranquility Fitness Studio 571-8446 +Gardening & Landscaping Natura LLC 805-6559 Picacho Peak Trees 571-0195 +Health Products/Services Alpha Center for R&R 621-3195

A Next Step 382-8771 Beyond Envisioning LLC 571-1345 From the Ground Up 523-2652 Full Circle Health Center 525-3700 Kari Hinojosa, Weight

Management 525-1384 Ruth Romo, Family Nurse Practitioner 525-3700 Tesoro Integrative Health Center 541-5660 Sound Healing Therapy 520-4477

Transformational Light Designs 233-1108 +Counseling/Hypnotherapy Integrity Counseling 373-1163 Jane Grider 526-5620 Phoenix Transformational Services 382-2078 +Homeopathy Katherine Hannan 647-3744 Wendy Robin Weir 650-7543 +Jewelry Elkin Studio Jewelers 568-6828 Healing Crystal Jewelry 520-4477 Riffraff Jewelry (850)559-3476 +Massage Therapists Let It Go Massage Therapy 640-1591 Marie Mathewson, PhD 915-2155 Patricia Gray, Body Synergy 636-3456 Pecan Valley Massage, Sue Styer 647-4468 Vincent J. Ortega 642-3157 +Midwives All Natural Birth 636-4627 Heather Rische 743-0439 +Solar Power Positive Energy Solar 524-2030 Sunspot Solar Energy Sys-tems 541-3533 +Tarot Reading Linda Marlena Carr 312-3040 +Self Defense Innovative Defense Strategies 405-4917 Las Cruces Self Defense 621-0230

+Yoga Downtown Desert Yoga 647-9642 Yin Yoga (805)559-3476

Please visit our website to view the co-op member discounts offered by these participating local businesses:

http://mountainviewmarket.coop/content/we-co-operate

co·op·er·a·tion - noun1.the process of working together to the same end.