Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce holds annual Boots and Bling gala

SANTA ANA PUEBLO — The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Boots and Bling gala April 13 at Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel.

The night of fun benefited local veterans programs, nonprofits and women in leadership programs.

The event included awards, dinner, dancing, raffle prizes and more. The gala featured a performance by Nashville recording artist Will Banister.

Many local leaders were in attendance including Mayor Gregg Hull; City Councilors Nicole List and Bob Tyler; County Commissioners Dave Heil, Josh Jones, Michael Meek and Jay Block; state Sen. Craig Brandt and State Rep. Joshua Hernandez.

Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jerry Schalow hosted the sold-out event and handed out the following awards to local businesses.

2024 Annual Dinner Awards

Large Business Award: Chalmers Ford

New Business Award: Belle’s Urban Deli and Upscale Burgers

Small Business Award: Under Charlies Cover’s Fine Used Books

Nonprofit Award: R-4 Creating

Volunteer Awards: Tarra Main, Elevate the Spectrum; and Keoisha Miller, Magic Mirror Photo Booth.

15-year members

Century Bank, Flowers & Things, HP Inc., The TEAM ESPN, Nagel CPAs, LLC., Red Mountain Family Services, Inc., Turbo Threads

25-year member

New Mexico Gas Company