My Nonprofit Reviews

I am no longer on the Board but I have known many of the people who put this together for years and when I was asked what I thought the Board needed I said it needed an insurance policy on Charlene and Judy because they were absolutely indispensable for the creation of this incredible market. First of all, they lived the vision and not just for the lives they have changed in the many countries abroad but in the lives of the volunteers and staff. In a small town, to have over 2,000 volunteers, year after year - is unheard of.
It is also remarkable that the City has been a partner in this event. Their help with the transportation has saved the market thousands of dollars.
I think it is the most exciting event in New Mexico. And the folk art merchandise is better than anywhere else in the world. To meet the artists, arrange for the merchandise to come to New Mexico, to get it packed and unpacked and priced is a monumental achievement when you consider the language barriers,
the distances, customs etc. - it is monumental. And when the board has a new idea, it is carried out before the next meeting. These people are truly amazing. And what they have done is beyond incredible.
Penny Rembe