The Milkshed

11/19/2022

And that my dear friends, is a wrap. Thank y’all so much for everything.
😘

11/18/2022

Tomorrow will be our last day open. We love y’all and and are so grateful for this awesome run we had.

Tomorrow and next Thursday- Saturday will be the last days of our going-out-of-business sale before we close November 19th.

11/12/2022

Tomorrow and next Thursday- Saturday will be the last days of our going-out-of-business sale before we close November 19th.

11/11/2022

A Veteran's Day Tribute

If someone has done military service,
They earn the title "veteran," and more;
They earn our deep respect and admiration;
That they are special no one can ignore.

They sacrificed the comforts we enjoy;
The list is long of all the things they gave.
Our veterans are extraordinary people;
They’re loyal, dedicated, true and brave.

When terror and invasion were real threats,
They showed us they could handle any storm.
We owe our freedoms and our very lives
To our veterans, who served in uniform.

Our veterans should be celebrities;
They’re exceptional; no other group compares.
We’re grateful for the many things they’ve done;
They’re always in our hearts and in our prayers.

We owe our veterans support and friendship;
Let no one ever question what they’re worth.
These men and women served us and our country,
Our veterans--the very best on earth.

By Joanna Fuchs

11/08/2022

To show our appreciation to those who served, we are offering free drip coffee to all veterans on Friday, November 11.

11/04/2022

A huge shoutout to Kathryn ONeill and for donating local Milkshed items to the New Mexico Christian Children’s Home.

We’ll always love this community.

11/04/2022

All retail items on sale excluding bagged coffee and freshies.

Please Note: decor, plants, equipment and furniture are not for sale at this time.

11/03/2022

No water, no coffee. 😔

But Hydration Station will have water for families in need!

Morning Portales I wont say good morning because waking up to no water or being without water for several hours is anything but good. The only good thing about it is knowing we have our amazing water department out there all night working hard to get it fixed as soon as possible. If you are needing water we do have at the shop we will be limiting the water to 1gallon per family so that we can help as many ppl as possible.

11/01/2022

One Heckuva ride

Owning a business is hard.
Owning a family business is even harder.

And because of that difficulty— after lots of prayer and discussion— Jeroen and I have decided to close up shop.

We will be having a going-out-of-business sale for our retail items beginning Nov 3 and our last day open will be November 19th. Stay posted for all the details.

There will be talk. And some will say we failed… but we tried!! And we LOVED. EVERY. MOMENT. OF. IT.

And gossip is just gossip, but to quote Brene Brown, (and excuse the language) “If you are not in the arena getting your ass kicked on occasion, I am not interested in or open to your feedback.” If you get a chance to read the whole statement, please do. It’s so good.

We could discuss all the circumstances of this very heavy decision, but instead I want to celebrate all the wonderful things that came out of our short time in Portales.

1. Our customers- we had such a great time meeting so many new people, learning their stories and visiting with our favorites who became regulars. A huge thanks to to all the airmen, military spouses, those in ag production, tourists, ENMU faculty and students and countless others who made this job so fun! Thank you for letting us serve you!

2. Our employees- just like most businesses in a college town, we had many employees and really enjoyed learning the ins and outs of hiring and managing within a retail and restaurant space. Many of these employees made work fun and brought personalities to the workspace that made The Milkshed what it is— a cozy, comfortable atmosphere where everyone is welcome.

3. The community- a huge shoutout to the Portales Chamber of Commerce and those businesses who were constantly rooting for us and wanted to see not only us succeed but the growth of Portales as well. We look forward to continuing these businesses who were so supportive of us: Garden Source, Creighton’s, Enchantment Winery, Ace Hardware and Taco Box.

We have had a wonderful time and hope we leave you with great memories from The Milkshed that won’t be soon forgotten.

We want to send a sincere thank you to those who have supported The Milkshed through the most stressful time economically to own a business, we will forever be grateful.

Although we are saddened, we are so grateful for the opportunity to focus on our family and marriage and prioritize God’s plans for us. Our kiddos are still young and we’re going to soak up as much time as possible with them.

I don't know what the future may hold, but I know WHO holds the future. -Ralph Abernathy

Please note: the business, building, or anything housed within including equipment is not for sale at this time.

10/28/2022

Come get candy from the Coffee Crew!

10/28/2022

Come trick or treat with us!!

10/27/2022

A cell phone was found at The Milkshed. We’ll ask you to describe it if it’s yours.