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Thursday, December 14, 2006

Hall of Famer Inspires Family


    Mike Anaya's recent induction into the New Mexico Business Hall of Fame could be a sign of things to come.
    Anaya, who has owned and operated Mike's Friendly Store on Old Route 66 in Moriarty for more than half a century, has clearly passed some of his business acumen down to his offspring.
    Anaya is no absentee owner. He's easy to find at his supermarket and is not afraid to get his hands dirty. He credits his success to drive and a willingness to work long hours, as well as an ability to ride out the rough spots between the good times.
    He says not many young people today are willing to put in the time and effort to make a business succeed, but you probably can't count Anaya's own children among that group.
    His daughter manages the landmark El Comedor de Anayas restaurant next door to the grocery store, and a son manages a video store and a motel.
    Mike Anaya has provided an example, and his family has taken that example and run with it. It wouldn't be surprising to see another generation of Anayas joining their father in the New Mexico Business Hall of Fame.