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THE STORY BEHIND TURTLE MOUNTAIN BREWING COMPANY
TMBC is the end result of way too much dreaming (and drinking) on the part of the proprietor, Nico Ortiz. Starting with a student exchange to Germany when he was 16, he has dedicated his life to the pursuit of good beer. This brewpub is the result of over 14 years of “market research” in hundreds of bars, brewpubs, breweries, garages, and beer festivals all over the world.
The name “Turtle Mountain” comes from the Tewa name for Sandia Peak. Alfonso Ortiz (Nico’s father) was born and raised at San Juan Pueblo, north of Espanola, and one of six Pueblos that speak Tewa. Nico’s father’s Indian name was “Oku Pin”, which translates as “Turtle Mountain”. As a tribute to his father, who provided the inspirational and financial means to open the pub, Nico has named it Turtle Mountain Brewing Company.
The guiding principle of Turtle Mountain Brewing Company is to provide the people of Rio Rancho and surrounding communities with delicious, high quality foods and beverages at an affordable price in a comfortable, friendly environment. Being a fan of the show “Cheers”, Nico envisioned a place where regulars and visitors alike could come in and feel like they are part of the family. Turtle Mountain’s employess are encouraged to get to know customers by name as well as background and interests. We feel that coming to Turtle Mountain should be like coming to a friend’s house for dinner, so please, make yourselves at home!
All of our hard work has been recognized locally with a three-and-a-half stars review in the Albuquerque Journal. We have also been featured nationally in All About Beer Magazine and with a profile in Brewpub Magazine. We have been acclaimed as a family friendly, high quality, affordable restaurant and brewery. Nico, Mark, Adam, Sean, Chuck and the rest of the staff would like to thank you for your patronage, and we welcome your support of Rio Rancho’s first Brewpub!
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