Coming soon in Jan. 2008

Puppetnettes:  Philippines
(book/DVD)

A collection of folktales in the Philippines in puppet play format.  The DVD will show the plays and instructions on how the puppets were made.  Plays have translations in Tagalog or Visayan (narration & dialogue).



There are groups of Fil-Ams in Gallup, Farmington, Las Cruces, and other areas (Visit Where to find Filipinos in NM).   You will generally find Filipinos in bases, hospitals, churches, and in businesses owned by them.  

Pinoy-newmexico.com have the following pages (select page by clicking on highlighted areas)


www.pinoy-newmexico.com
c/o Kidstale
6100 Fourth St NW
PMB #290
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Tel. No. 505-214-5150
(no solicitation please)
For
  • Puppetry (show, workshops)
  • DVD/CDs/Books
  • audio transfers (audio cassettes to audio CDs)
  • video editing
visit:
http://kidstale-nm.com
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Where to find Filipinos in New Mexico


Albuquerque 
       If you go to church in Albuquerque, most Filipinos go to Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 12500 Carmel Ave. NE (near Tramway) where you'll sometimes see Filipino Deacon Leandro Centenera assisting in the Mass.  Sometimes the service is capped by Filipino potluck shared with the parishioners.  In May (usually second or third Saturday), you can watch the Santacruzan at the San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church in Old Town Plaza.  (See Schedule of Events).  Two general contact points in Albuquerque:  Emilie 255-2060 and Betsy 237-1944.

There are several businesses owned by Filipinos in Albuquerque:  
  • Art Gallery.  Nizhoni Art Gallery, 323 Romero NW #1, Old Town, Alb., NM 87104, Tel. 505-843-7666 or 1-800-399-2970 owned by Lynda Bruce.  Another branck:  Nizhoni Fine Arts, 400 Romero NW, Suite 3, Alb., NM 87104, Tel. 244-8095.  Artwork includes RC Gorman (American Picasso), Guilloume (Bolosmo founder) and dealer of Greenwich Workshop.
  • Barber Shop.  Trust your haircut to Conrad Padilla who owns Conrad's Barber Shop, 640 Coors NW (Coors at Fortuna), 505-831-4333.
  • CD's (audio) & Videos on Tales from the Philippines and other children's stories.  Latest book/DVD Puppetnettes:  Philippines.   Visit http://kidstale-nm.com or write to: Kidstale, 6100 Fourth St. NW, #290, Albuquerque, NM 87107, Tel. 505-214-5150.  Other services include:  video editing and audio transfers (audio cassette/record to audio CDs).  Kidstale also owns and maintains this website:  pinoy-newmexico.com.
  • Elite Travel Authority, 3107 Eubank NE, Suite 25, Alb., NM 87111, Tel. 505-296-5800, rayala60@yahoo.com.
  • Engineering.  Rhombus Professional Associates, Inc. is a full service engineering, surveying and environmental consulting firm located at 2620 San Mateo NE, Suite B, Alb., NM 87110, tel. 505-881-6690.  CEO is Celia Ruiz Tomlinson.   "Don't Ever Tell Me You Can't" written by Celia Tomlinson, available at Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Hastings and Rhombus.  She is also featured in www.outstandingwomenspeak.com.
  • ER Sabay & Associates, Civil/Structural Engineering Consulting Services, 7001 Sendero Rd NW, Alb., NM 87114, Tel. 792-2902.  Manager:  Eufracio R. Sabay.
  • Financial Advisor and College Consultant.  Teem Suelto of Money Concepts is a financial advisor, located at 6220 Leslie Place NE, Alb., NM 87109.  Tel. 505-821-2933.  She is also a  college consultant with Circle of Neighbors.
  • Glenn's Auto Repair Shop, 5830 Osuna NE, Alb., NM 87109, Tel. 883-6499, gar820@aol.com.  Owned by Glenn Rose.
  • Jewelry & Fine Arts.  Stones & Feathers owned by Evelyn Hickey has hand crafted Native American jewelry, pottery and artwork.  Located at 2021-D Old Town Rd. NW, Alb., NM 87104, tel. 505-242-1877.
  • Life Insurance.  Maida Ruaza-Malby is a Filipina agent of New York Life.  Tel. 505-808-2191, e-mail:  maibrimalby@yahoo.com.
  • Promotions, Printing (two companies):  Abqpromotions owned by Nick Siarza specializes in promotional products, printing, plaques.  Visit ABQpromotionalproducts.com.  Tel. 505-797-5427.
  • The Print Stop owned by Mary Ann White meets printing and promotional needs.  Located at 5401 Lomas NE, Alb., NM 87110, Tel. 505-260-4545.
  • Radiology Associates of Alb., PA, 4411 The 25 Way NE, Suite 150, Alb., NM 87109, tel. 505-332-5800, raaonline.com.  Luis Centenera, MD, Interventional and Diagnostic Radiologist.
  • Realty.  Tessie Centenera, Associate Broker of Keller Williams Realty, 9201 Montgomery Blvd., Suite 101, Alb., NM 87111.  Tel. 505-803-4626, e-mail: teeveenm@gmail.com.
  • Travel Agency.  Elite Travel Authority, 3107 Eubank NE, Suite 25, Alb. 87111 owned by Rick Ayala, Tel. 505-296-5800, rayala60@yahoo.com.
  • Voice Lessons.  Jam Morales Harner, an international singer, teaches Voice Lessons.   She usually holds an annual recital for her students in November. You can contact her through her e-mail:  JamHarner@yahoo.com.

Santa Fe
Many Filipino Americans in Santa Fe attend activities in Albuquerque.  Oral History Lecture Series is usually held once in Santa Fe in April.  (Check Schedule of Events).  Check out the businesses owned by Filipino Americans:
  • A Sound Look, a systems for music and film/design and installation owned by Leonard Pascual.  It is located at 502 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501, Tel. 505-983-5509, lpascual@asoundlook.com. 
  • Multiple Minds (learning in the digital age) covers production courses for students and teachers.  Tony and Gigi Carlson instructors.  Located at A Sound Look bldg., 502 Cerillos Rd., Santa Fe, Tel. 505-983-1992. www.multipleminds.com.
  • (NOTE:  A Soundlook also offers Video Production conducted by Gigi & Tony Carlson).
  • Dentist.  Dr. Faith Ventura is located at the Health Centers of Northern NM, 217 E. Macy St., Santa Fe, NM 87501.  Tel. 505-988-4333.
  • Realty.  Aurora Noriega of Aunor Realty, Tel. 505-310-1840, e-mail: aunor2@msn.com.

Espanola and Abiquiu (Monastery)
Filipinos Americans in Espanola and Abiquiu usually attend Santa Fe activities and sometimes drive to Albuquerque for major events.  Filipinos in these areas usually work as nurses and teachers.  The contact person is Carlo Cala, 505-747-8735 (e-mail:  carlo_carminecala@hotmail.com).   Abiquiu (which has a population of 350 people) does not have Filipino Americans but thirteen miles of dirt road from Abiquiu main road is the Monastery of Christ in the Desert where five Filipino monks live.  Most of them came from San Beda College in Manila.  A reality show last year called The Monastery was taped in this monastery. The monastery is a great place for a retreat.  Visit their website: www.christdesert.org.

Gallup
The first stop for Filipinos in Gallup is the Philippine Cuisine Express owned by Venus and Vince Maldonado located at 1910 East Aztec, Gallup, NM 87301, Tel. 505-722-3919.  The Filipinos are mostly nurses.  The community does not have a formal organization but has a cultural dance group.


Farmington
This small town has a vibrant Filipino American community with around 40 families from bases nearby.  Main contact is Rosemil.V.Gladden@conocophillips.com, Tel. 505-326-9791.  They usually hold potlucks and Christmas parties.  

For Balikbayan Box, you can also visit:  O Shirley Unique Variety Store owned by Teresita Ortega, 116 W. Main St., Farmington, NM 87401, Tel. 505-325-1156, 716-5157.  (www.umacexpress.com or e-mail umacaz@gmail.com.

Las Cruces
There are roughly 80 to 100 Filipinos in Las Cruces who are also visited by Filipinos from White Sands and Holloman AFB and neighbor El Paso, TX.  They participate at the annual marathon held by the Bataan Veterans.  There is no formal organization or cultural group.  They get together during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and birthday parties.  The only point of contact is the Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant, owned by a Filipina, Rachel (Didn't get the last name), 3530 Foothills Rd #M, Las Cruces, NM, Tel. 505-532-0157.  

Clovis
Royal Oriental Grocery: Remittances, Balikbayan Boxes and grocery items, 917 North Main St., Clovis, NM 88101, Tel. 575-763-1992.  Owner: Josie David

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