Albuquerque Hispano Chamber president to step down

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The head of Albuquerque's Hispanic chamber is stepping down. The Albuquerque Journal reports (http://bit.ly/2gCewLq ) that Alex Romero has announced he will step retire after 12 years as president and CEO of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce. His last day will be April 28. Romero started the chamber in 2004 and it has since grown to be one of the largest Hispanic chambers in the country. The organization currently boasts more than 1,500 members and an annual budget of about $3 million. The chamber's board of directors will determine a replacement for Romero. Chairman Rudy Beserra did not respond to requests for comment.