# Vigil's Beef Jerky > Vigil's Beef Jerky is an artisan beef jerky producer based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded in 2000 by Charlie Vigil. The company makes all-natural, preservative-free Carne Seca (New Mexico-style dried beef) using local ingredients, including New Mexico green and red chile. Products are sold online and through retailers across the southwestern United States (including Speedway, Murphy USA, Circle K, Costco, and Walgreens), as well as at the company's Albuquerque retail store. ## Company - [Home](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/): Overview of Vigil's Beef Jerky — Carne Seca, brand story, fundraising program, and latest blog posts. - [About](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/about/): Company history (founded 2000 by Charlie Vigil), description of artisan/handmade production process, and list of retailers that carry the products. - [Locations](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/locations/): Retail store info (7625 2nd St NW, Building C, Albuquerque, NM 87107) and a store locator for finding nearby retail partners. - [Nutrition](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/nutritionals/): Nutritional information for Vigil's jerky products (e.g., a 1oz serving has ~100 calories, 19g protein, 15% daily iron, low carb/sugar). ## Shop - [Shop](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/shop/): Main online store for all products. - [Beef Jerky](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/?product_cat=beefjerky): Beef jerky / Carne Seca product category (flavors include Green Chile, Red Chile, Jalapeño, Butter Mesquite, Salt & Pepper, and more). - [Gift Baskets](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/product-category/gift-baskets/): Gift basket product category. - [Jerky Sticks](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/?product_cat=big-game): Jerky sticks / big game jerky product category. - [Exotic Meats](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/?product_cat=exotic): Exotic meat jerky product category. - [Chips](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/?product_cat=chips): Chips product category. ## Business - [Fundraising](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/fundraise/): School/organization fundraising program details — groups pre-sell variety packs of jerky and keep the profit margin; includes pricing structure and contact info to get started. - [Become a Distributor](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/become-a-distributor/): Distributor inquiry form for businesses wanting to carry or distribute Vigil's products. ## Blog - [What is Carne Seca?](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/what-is-carne-seca/): Explains Carne Seca as a traditional southwestern dried-beef snack and how Vigil's version is made with New Mexico red and green chile and fewer additives. - [New Mexico Chile](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/new-mexico-chile/): Background on New Mexico green and red chile and their role in two of Vigil's most popular jerky flavors. - [Is Beef Jerky a Healthy Snack?](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/is-beef-jerky-a-healthy-snack/): Discusses the nutritional benefits of jerky as a snack (protein, low fat/carb/sugar) and its use as a post-workout or hiking snack. ## Contact - Phone: (505) 867-3283 - Email: info@vigilsbeefjerky.com - Address: 7625 2nd St NW, Building C, Albuquerque, NM 87107 - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/vigilsbeefjerky2000): Official Facebook page. ## Optional - [My Account](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/my-account/): Customer account login/registration (WooCommerce). - [Wishlist](https://vigilsbeefjerky.com/wishlist/): Saved-products wishlist page.