Natural Grocers® Announces New Store in Ruidoso, N.M. with Community Meet & Greet and Hiring Event

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Natural Grocers (NGVC) has announced plans to open its seventh store in New Mexico, located in Ruidoso's 70 West Plaza Shopping Center. The company is hosting a Community Meet & Greet on June 24 and a Hiring Event on June 25-26, 2025, at Hotel Ruidoso. The company is seeking to fill multiple positions including Store Manager ($79K/year), Assistant Store Manager ($59K/year), and various department managers ($18/hour). Natural Grocers offers competitive benefits including the Vitamin Bucks program ($1/hour store credit), birthday bonus pay, store discounts up to 30%, and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees. The company, founded in 1955, operates 169 stores across 21 states and is known for its 100% organic produce, humanely raised meat, and GMO-free bulk products.

Community members are invited to learn more about hiring opportunities and the company, June 24-26, 2025

LAKEWOOD, Colo., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the nation's premier family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, is thrilled to announce the planned opening of a new store in Ruidoso, New Mexico, this fall. This location will mark Natural Grocers' seventh location in the "Land of Enchantment". The new Natural Grocers store will be located within the 70 West Plaza Shopping Center.

COMMUNITY MEET & GREET/HIRING EVENT
Natural Grocers warmly invites residents of Ruidoso and the surrounding communities to attend a special Meet & Greet event on June 24, and a two-day Hiring Event on June 25-26, 2025. These events will give attendees the opportunity to learn more about the company's history, founding principles and future employment opportunities.

Natural Grocers will host all events in the conference rooms of the Hotel Ruidoso – located in the historic Midtown District of Ruidoso, NM. The hotel is also near the new store's location, approximately three miles (less than a 10-minute drive) away.

Community Meet & Greet

• Date/Time: Tuesday, June 24, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Conference Room – Hotel Ruidoso
• Address: 110 Chase Street, Ruidoso, NM 88345
• Click here to register.

New Store Opening Hiring Event

• Dates: Wednesday & Thursday, June 25-26
• Time: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Conference Room – Hotel Ruidoso
• Address: 110 Chase Street, Ruidoso, NM 88345
• Click here to see the available positions and to schedule an interview.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

1 – Store Manager: $79K/Annually
1 – Assistant Store Manager: $59K/Annually
1 – Nutritional Health Coach: $23.00/Hr.
1 - Receiving Manager: $18.00/Hr.
1 - Produce Manager: $18.00/Hr.
1 – Grocery/Bulk Manager: $18.00/Hr.
1 - Vitamin Manager: $18.00/Hr.
1 – Dairy/Frozen Manager: $18.00/Hr.
1 – Body Care Manager: $18.00/Hr.

COMPANY CULTURE & BENEFITS
Just like its dedication to its customers and community, Natural Grocers has a history of caring for its crew since it was established in 1955. Natural Grocers now employs more than 4,000 Crew members at its 169 stores, in 21 states. As part of the company's Five Founding Principles, the company supports all employees by offering:

• Competitive pay, including the exclusive Natural Grocers Vitamin Bucks program, which provides its Crew an extra $1-per-hour worked of in-store credit.
• Birthday bonus pay: equal to one day's pay, which originated from founder Margaret Isely's tradition of celebrating the birthdays of all employees by preparing lunch for them. Once the company became larger, her children, the current executives of the company, implemented the policy of providing each employee with a full day's pay on their birthday to say, "thank you for choosing to work with us."
• Company-wide store discounts and credits of up to 30 percent on all Natural Grocers' products, provide employees with substantial savings on high-quality groceries and supplements to help them retain more of the dollars they earn.
• Natural Grocers also offers comprehensive benefits packages to its full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; short- and long-term disability and life insurance; a 401K savings plan; generous paid time off; and extensive free nutrition education programs.
• Natural Grocers offers 100-percent organic produce, humanely raised meat, hormones or other growth promoters, 100-percent free-range eggs, 100-percent pasture-based dairy, GMO-free prepackaged bulk products, groceries made without any artificial flavors, sweeteners or preservatives, or synthetic colors.

Applicants can apply for consideration here or by texting 'GROW' to 97211. ^[I] For hiring inquiries, please contact recruiting@naturalgrocers.com. More details about the upcoming Grand Opening celebration will follow, as the date gets closer. For media inquiries, please contact media@naturalgrocers.com.

ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial flavors, preservatives or sweeteners (as defined by its standards), synthetic colors or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers' flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its 5 Founding Principles—including its "Commitment to Community" and "Commitment to Crew". In fiscal year 2024, the Company invested more than $15 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. Natural Grocers has 169 stores in 21 states, with its headquarters in the Union Square neighborhood of Lakewood, CO. Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations.  

^[i] Natural Grocers respects all individuals' privacy and will not share this information. Message and data rates may apply. See naturalgrocers.com/privacy for its Privacy Policy and naturalgrocers.com/terms for terms of use. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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FAQ

When is Natural Grocers (NGVC) opening its new store in Ruidoso, New Mexico?

Natural Grocers plans to open its new Ruidoso store in fall 2025, marking its seventh location in New Mexico. The store will be located in the 70 West Plaza Shopping Center.

What positions and salaries is Natural Grocers (NGVC) offering at its new Ruidoso location?

Natural Grocers is offering positions including Store Manager ($79K/year), Assistant Store Manager ($59K/year), Nutritional Health Coach ($23/hour), and various department manager positions at $18/hour.

What employee benefits does Natural Grocers (NGVC) offer?

Natural Grocers offers Vitamin Bucks ($1/hour store credit), birthday bonus pay, up to 30% store discounts, and full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, paid time off, and nutrition education programs.

How many stores does Natural Grocers (NGVC) currently operate?

Natural Grocers currently operates 169 stores across 21 states and employs more than 4,000 crew members.

What are the dates and location for Natural Grocers' Ruidoso hiring event?

Natural Grocers is hosting a hiring event on June 25-26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Hotel Ruidoso, located at 110 Chase Street, Ruidoso, NM 88345.