Espanola Transit Mix, LLC

09/08/2026

🪨 Help us choose what’s next!

We’re looking at adding some new decorative gravel options at Espanola and Los Alamos Transit Mix, and we want to hear from you.

Which one would you choose for your next project?

Take a look through the photos and vote for your favorite in the comments:

1️⃣ NM Mountain Blush
2️⃣ Northern Gold
3️⃣ Mountain Brown
4️⃣ NM Beige
5️⃣ NM Mountain Fiesta
6️⃣ Northern Corona

Have a project coming up? Tell us what you’d use it for, too. Landscaping? A walkway? Driveway? Something else?

Your votes will help us decide which new options to bring to ETM and LATM!

09/05/2026

We will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labor Day. Have a safe weekend and we'll see you Tuesday!

07/11/2026

⭐ EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: BRANDON ⭐

Brandon joined the Española Transit Mix team in July 2023 as a scale operator and quality control assistant, but it wasn't long before he was thrown into the deep end. When unexpected retirements and career moves left the front office short-staffed in early 2024, Brandon stepped into the lead role. He took on the responsibilities of the entire front office for months, ensuring operations didn’t miss a beat. Looking back, Brandon shares that "the most rewarding project has been my own growth and development within Española Transit Mix."

He earned high praise in his recent performance review, noting that he has served a key role in keeping the office running, training new hires, implementing new Libra scale software features, and joining the pricing committee. For Brandon, the hard work is worth it for the connections he makes. "I enjoy the daily interactions with customers and team members," he says, "and especially seeing projects come together from start to finish with our support."

When things get hectic, Brandon relies on this golden piece of advice: "Trust the process, not the stress. The work will get done, the projects will move forward, and the customers will be taken care of."

On a lighter note, Brandon shared a fun fact that might surprise those who work with him: he isn't actually a big fan of dogs! However, there is one very special exception to his rule. "My fellow spotlight employee, England, has been the one exception," he admits. (We can't blame him—England is pretty hard to resist!)

Thank you, Brandon, for your leadership, resilience, and commitment to keeping everything moving smoothly every single day. We are lucky to have you leading our dispatch and sales team! 👏✨

07/03/2026

Happy Independence Day! We'll see you on Monday.

05/25/2026

04/15/2026

Reflecting on this retirement spotlight from 2025 as we remember our dear friend, Ignacio. His legacy continues to inspire us every day. Rest in peace.

Spotlight: Ignacio Lucero
Ignacio Lucero's remarkable 50+ year career began when he was just a sophomore in high school. His journey started when Richard Cook hired him to work on a project at his home in Espanola, NM, transforming an outdoor porch into a library and constructing a garage. Ignacio's father recommended him for the electrical work, marking the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership.

In 1969, at the age of 21, Ignacio earned a contractor license for his company, Allsteel. Richard Cook became his biggest client, and together, they built numerous metal structures on Agua Fria and Siler Road in Santa Fe, many of which still stand today. In 1974, Richard Cook acquired Allsteel Inc., transforming it into Rim Construction, which operated for several years before eventually becoming Re-mac. Later Ignacio was brought into Espanola Transit Mix, where he served as Project Manager. Ignacio advanced to the role of Senior Vice President. Until 1990, Ignacio worked in the field before transitioning to an office role.

Ignacio cherished his job, reveling in the challenges it presented and the problem-solving opportunities it provided. He was a pioneer in adopting new technologies, teaching himself programming and CAD, and introducing computers to streamline operations like payroll. His passion for learning and innovation was evident throughout his career.

One of Ignacio's most rewarding projects was the remodel of the Valley National Bank. The project required the bank to remain operational throughout the construction, with the front door staying in the same location. Managing the logistics and maintaining security with two crews working day and night was a significant challenge. The successful completion of this project, including the addition of a second floor and custom furniture crafted by Northern NM Community College students, was a source of great pride.
Ignacio also contributed to numerous other notable projects, including building condos in Aspen, assisting American Cement in El Paso, and constructing the Fairground Arena in Farmington. Each project showcased his commitment to excellence and his ability to tackle complex challenges.

Throughout his life, Ignacio has enjoyed various hobbies, including fishing, motorcycle riding, and flying. Although he has slowed down in recent years, he remains open to exploring new interests in retirement.

Ignacio's retirement has been busy, but he and his family are looking forward to more leisurely and traditional retirement activities in the near future.

Ignacio's advice to younger generations is simple yet profound: "Know what you want and go for it – even if it means climbing the ladder. Don’t expect to start at the top." His career exemplifies the importance of perseverance, continuous learning, and starting from humble beginnings to achieve great success.

04/07/2026

🐾 Employee Spotlight: England, HR Specialist 🐾
Meet England, the feisty 11-year-old Yorkie who has been a staple of the TEMC HR Department since June 2025. Though she began as a companion to one, she quickly promoted herself to "Companion of All (but only on her terms)," specializing in reluctant emotional support and the strict enforcement of belly rub quotas. She’s a dedicated supervisor of office morale. In fact, if you stop a back scratch before the job is done, expect a gentle paw swipe to remind you that your shift isn't over yet.

England is the office’s premier food critic. While she has a legendary talent for sniffing out chicken, she has recently expanded her portfolio to include steak. "Yesterday she literally attacked me for a piece of steak, and cried so pitifully when I took her back to mom’s office," admitted one colleague. "I’m sure she was telling me in her language how Rebecca never feeds her anything!"

Between patrols, England can be found "working" from her favorite sunny spots, though she’d prefer it if pesky customers wouldn't walk through her sunlight. She is particularly vigilant regarding big, brawny men; any "giant" invading the premises is immediately met with Tactical Alarm Mode.

England has the uncanny ability to recognize her favorite coworkers by the cadence of their footsteps long before they appear. After a few days away, she greets her favorite humans with genuine surprise, her little 11-year-old body gets all quivery, she sprints in circles, and sometimes she gets so excited she literally forgets to breathe.

Don't let her tiny stature fool you; England is a world-class escape artist. Just ask Kevin Harrison; she has tricked the best of us into letting her out into the yard, where she promptly vanishes for indeterminate amounts of time.

When you come to visit us, remember to watch your feet—and your lunch!

04/02/2026

Espanola Transit Mix (ETM) will be open on Good Friday, April 3rd, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for pickups.

All other ETM and Los Alamos Transit Mix plants and departments will be closed (Asphalt Plant, Concrete Plant, Crushers, Truck Drivers, Mechanic and Welding Shops).

Have a safe and blessed Easter weekend!

03/13/2026

Apply today: https://www.espanolatransit.com/careers