Join us this episode as Marshall "Chip" Holloway and I discuss the fair, food and farm animals as we gear up to for the fall Desert Empire Fair! From events like the Destruction Derby to cover bands all weekend we chat about all the fun this weekend holds. Known as the biggest little fair, community members are sure to find something for the whole family to enjoy. 

Join us this episode as we welcome a familiar "face" to the show: Bridgette Cunningham! From member to teller, we discuss what led Bridgette to join our team, capture our culture and share some history on the little town of Trona (where Bridgette and Desert Valleys both come from!). 

Join us as we welcome back our City Of Ridgecrest Mayor, Eric Bruen to the show! In this episode we discuss traditions and passing them down to family member's with the Parade of 1,000 Flags this last weekend; Parks & Rec Department upgrades around town; Fall slurry schedule and the efforts of Public Works; as well as federal COVID-19 mandates and how Ridgecrest is moving forward currently.

Join us this week as we celebrate the culture of Desert Valleys and how our core values influence every decision. In this episode I welcome our Senior Loan Officer, Robert Tulao to talk about his seasoned time here with Desert Valleys as we walk down memory lane, seeing members as more than a number on a paper, and discuss products we offer to help build credit - whether you're starting out or starting over. Happy Friday everyone!

#HappyFriday! In this week's DV Live! we get to know one of our newer team members, Taylor Copertino! You may recognize her from her brief time on our teller line, and she has now taken up shop in the Loan Department as our Loan Processor. Join us for laughs, the credit union vs bank difference from an insider perspective on both and drop a comment if you know of good hiking trails for Taylor to take since she is new to the area! #dvlive #meetourteam #desertvalleysfcu #werehereforyou

Join us for DV Live! City Talk as we welcome Megan McKenzie, City of Ridgecrest Economic Development Analyst. She recently stepped into this role and has hit the ground running! Listen as we dive into how the City and the Council are reaching out to residents, joining the Ridgecrest Community Conversation, plus updates as to new business developments coming to town - plus a few "bird brained" laughs & chuckles along the way!

Links mentioned during this episode:

- City YouTube - tune in at 6:00pm for the Wednesday, September 1st City Council Meeting livestream: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofRidgecrest

- Official City Website: www.ridgecrest-ca.gov

- Ridgecrest Community Conversation & survey (*survey tentative to close end of October 2021): https://www.ridgecrest-ca.gov/Conversation

-NIXLE: Text RIDGECRESTPD to 888777 or sign up using the widget on the bottom left of the following web page: https://www.ridgecrest-ca.gov/327/Police-Department

- Official City Instagram: @cityofridgecrest

- Official City Twitter: @city_ridgecrest

Join us this Wednesday, August 18th 2021 as we are joined by Peer Support Specialists from our local HOPE Center: Odessa Newman-Staples & Jessica Smith as well as the College Community Services Office Manager: Deborah Smith as we dive into their Fall Schedule of classes & groups, special speaker events, new services launching to people in our rural community and more! The HOPE Center is located at 1400 N. Norma Street, Suite 137 Ridgecrest, CA 93555 and can be reached at 760-446-1597 Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. If you feel you are in crisis you can also call 877-300-4738 for the 24-Hour Help Line.

Welcome to today’s edition of DV Live! Today I am joined again by our very own Alex Diaz, Operations Supervisor and recent Western Cuna Management School Graduate as well as Bridgette Cunningham, long time Desert Valleys Member turned team member to discuss the benefits of our Premium Checking account - including: free credit monitoring, Road Runner Rewards, health benefits and protection with the CardNav app.   Be sure to join in on the conversation every first and third Friday of the month at 10:00am right here or on our Facebook page! #dvlive #werehereforyou #desertvalleysfcu

Join us this episode as we welcome special guest Travis Reed, City of Ridgecrest Public Works Director as we discuss the roads of Ridgecrest, upcoming repairs, and what is fiber! Our host Amanda Diaz also gets a crash course in city acronyms so join us for a laugh as we have fun during DV Live! City Talk!

Join us for this special edition of DV Live! with guest Stephen Birdwell of Ridgecrest Shoutouts! and Patriotic Chairman of Ridgecrest Lions Club . In this episode we discuss the upcoming Community Fireworks Show happening this Saturday at the Desert Empire Fairgrounds, the history of the annual show, and present the first check for the STARS drive from Desert Valleys member donations.