new mexico: COOL OFF AT ONE OF NEW MEXICO'S 18 + LAKES!
- 08/10/10 09:34 AM
Did you know that 18 of New Mexico's State Parks feature beautiful lakes ranging in size from a 3 acre Oasis in the eastern plains to the 36,500 Elephant Butte Lake between Albuquerque and Las Cruces? You can enjoy our healthy desert climate without giving up fishing, boating and water skiing. Also within a two hour drive or less of Albuquerque are Fenton Lake near Jemez Springs, Storrie Lake near the historic Victorian town of Las Vegas northeast of Santa Fe, and Santa Rosa, Conchas and Ute Lake in eastern New Mexico. About three hours north of Albuquerque, Heron Lake and … (2 comments)
new mexico: BOSQUE FARMS FAIR NOT JUST FOR CHILDREN
- 08/09/10 04:02 AM
The 2010 Bosque Farms Fair came off as usual this past first weekend in August. Families with young children are the first and main focus of this annual event, and this year was no different. Horse events like western pleasure riding, reining and barrel racing abounded, with several age classes including adults, but only a few of the latter participated. Inside and outside were the usual art displays, canned goods competition, and church and political party booths. Outside was the rodeo arena and the food, lots of it from barbecue to sno-cones. For us grown-ups, besides the food, there's a great … (0 comments)
new mexico: Grass Grows Greener on NM Farms
- 08/06/10 03:36 AM
You don’t need much help to grow lush green grass here in the Middle Rio Grande Valley. We have the sun 300+ days per year, the sandy loam topsoil, and the water. Water is the most important ingredient here in the high desert where rainfall is scarce, on average only 8 inches per year. The water for our farms comes from the Rio Grande, which is fed by last winter’s mountain snow flowing downriver. Dammed and partially diverted at a number of points north and south of Albuquerque, it flows into the ditches and floods our fields. All you need to do … (0 comments)
new mexico: RURAL RETAIL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
- 07/28/10 05:56 AM
I've been told that when WalMart made plans to open its first store in Belen, New Mexico some years ago, they thought it was bound to be a small store. What these business people from Arkansas did not realize was that Belen is a vital small town known as the Hub City in New Mexico, the junction of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and the I-25 and I-40 corridors. Belen is an easy commute to a population base of over 3/4 million consumers in and around Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. The original WalMart store was a smash success, and soon … (0 comments)
new mexico: Middle Rio Grande Valley Farm
- 07/28/10 04:34 AM
There are three growing seasons in our verdant valley south of Albuquerque, NM. 1.) Traditional cold weather crops like lettuce, spinach, peas go into the ground as seed around the end of February, Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage sets follow soon thereafter. These crops are harvested late in May and throughout June. 2.) Traditional NM summer crops including corn, peppers, beans and tomatoes are planted starting in mid May and can be planted any time up until mid July depending on the number of days until the crop's maturity. The summer growing season closes out by the first frost, usually late in … (0 comments)
new mexico: A RAINY DAY IN BOSQUE FARMS
- 07/26/10 06:47 AM
Bosque Farms. With a weed, the trick is to uproot it while the fertile sandy loam soil is wet and soft. You’re going to get muddy, but there is no choice if you want to save your veggies without prior service from your tiller! Uprooting by hand is impossible when it’s dry. The plants break off at the ground, leaving all those roots to produce several tops instead of just one. You’d be just making more work for yourself. After the rain is a good time to pull weeds. Most will ask, “Why get rid of one weed at a time … (1 comments)
new mexico: Valencia County Commissioners Vote Against Agricultural Preservation!
- 02/03/09 04:03 AM
On January 21st, the Valencia County Commission voted 3-2 to approve a zoning change on 40 acres of irrigated Rio Grande Valley farm land from A-P (Agricultural Preservation) to RR2 (residential 2.5 acre minimum), despite a unanimous recommendation against the proposal by the Valencia County Planning and Zoning Board, and despite nearly unanimous opposition from neighboring property owners. The zoning change request came from land owners John Whisenant, an Albuquerque real estate developer, and Elias Barela, a freshman State Representative. The deciding vote came from Valencia County Commissioner Georgia Otero Kirkham, Barela's first cousin. Kirkham refused to recuse herself on the … (0 comments)
new mexico: Great Horse Property near Albuquerque!
- 01/03/08 08:54 AM
Home for the family, and the horses, too! 930 Sandia Drive, Bosque Farms, NM 87068 View Map Finally, a horse property where the people live well, and so do the horses! Under 20 minutes to downtown Albuquerque, too! This terrific family home features new laminate floors, carpet, paint, completely new baths, and minor kitchen redo. There are two large living areas, three generous bedrooms, and a small office. And for the horses, we offer a nice 3-stall barn with pipe-fenced runs, large tack room, and huge covered hay storage, all on a lush, green, Bosque Farms acre! Details Asking Price: $269,000 … (0 comments)
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Did you know that 18 of New Mexico's State Parks feature beautiful lakes ranging in size from a 3 acre Oasis in the eastern plains to the 36,500 Elephant Butte Lake between Albuquerque and Las Cruces? You can enjoy our healthy desert climate without giving up fishing, boating and water skiing. Also within a two hour drive or less of Albuquerque are Fenton Lake near Jemez Springs, Storrie Lake near the historic Victorian town of Las Vegas northeast of Santa Fe, and Santa Rosa, Conchas and Ute Lake in eastern New Mexico.
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