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NY Times Article, "NY Bees and Their Keepers Proliferate"

The Colonies Expand
The urban beekeeping legions no longer have to keep secret their delight in the apiary underworld. The number of registered hives in New York City has grown to 161, though some estimate there are three times that many...…

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Posted by Jessie Brown on May 28, 2012 at 9:25am

New Beekeeper?

New to beekeeping?  You've got zillions of questions and I have the answers.  I do classes and one-on-one instruction year round.  Working Albuquerque area, North Valley and Rio Rancho.  Visit my site:

www.NewBeeRescue.com  Phill Remick 344.2697  phill_remick@yahoo.com

Posted by Phill remick on May 21, 2012 at 3:26pm — 2 Comments

Eclipse Observation- How will it affect the bees?

Member Gordon Thomasson has an interesting idea. He plans to video tape the entrance of his hives during the solar eclipse and share his observations on bee activity. If this sounds interesting to you, pull out the camera/ video recorder and record images of your hive as well. You can share…

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Posted by Info NMBKA on May 16, 2012 at 9:00pm

Can you spot yourself from last weekend's spring fling?

A big Buzzin' thanks to Gordon Thomasson for sharing his photos of the Ken Hays weekend. I personally enjoy the cupcake photo! I also see some brave souls without bee veils. …

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Posted by Info NMBKA on May 16, 2012 at 8:49pm

Ken Hays Annual Beekeeping Seminar Pics

Here are some more photos of last weekend's lecture, taken by Board Member Carl Soderberg. 

       

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Posted by Info NMBKA on May 14, 2012 at 8:41am

Photos of the Ken Hays Annual Beekeeping Seminar

What a fantastic day for getting in the hives at the Ken Hays Annual Beekeeping Seminar in Bosque Farms. Here are a few photos from the event. Please share with us if you have any good shots of this informative and social event. It was great meeting you!

Ken Hays talking about bees:…

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Posted by Jessie Brown on May 12, 2012 at 8:52pm

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The New Mexico Beekeepers Association is a non-profit organization of private beekeepers, commercial beekeepers, persons interested in promoting the importance of the honey bee in the environment, and businesses related to the honey industry. Representing all regions of New Mexico, the Association maintains a close affiliation with the State of New Mexico's Department of Agriculture. Membership in the Association is open to all interested persons.

 

2012 Association Officers

President: Les Crowder

Vice President: Joe Wesbrook

Secretary/Treasurer: Jessie Brown

Board: Craig Noorlander, Carl Soderberg


Membership dues are $30 per year

 

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Paul McCarty commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers
"Twittered! The only way to fight these people is to spread the word."
9 hours ago
Rob Shepler commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers
"Go for it Lady Di!"
11 hours ago
Diana Calkins commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers
"Just read the article, which really turned my stomach, which is what I will say when there is much stronger language on the tip of my tongue.  So Rob, are you planning to post it to the facebook page?  If not, I surely will.  :)"
11 hours ago
Kate Whealen posted an event

SdC Beekeepers Meeting at Church of Christ, Santa Fe NM

May 28, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm
Please join the Sangre de Cristo Beekeepers for the monthly meeting on Thursday May 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ on the corner of Galisteo and Cordova streets (1205 Galisteo). This is the church directly across from the Rose Park. The…See More
12 hours ago
Rob Shepler commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers
"Here is an interesting article from Melissa, hope the link works! Hey Rob, I found this article and I wanted to pass it along to a fellow bee lover. I didn't know how to post this to the beekeepers association, but I thought you might want to…"
12 hours ago
Jessie Brown posted a blog post

NY Times Article, "NY Bees and Their Keepers Proliferate"

The Colonies ExpandThe urban beekeeping legions no longer have to keep secret their delight in the apiary underworld. The number of registered hives in New York City has grown to 161, though some estimate there are three times that many...…See More
13 hours ago
Phill remick commented on Phill remick's blog post New Beekeeper?
"Run Langstroth, nine frames."
17 hours ago
Jessie Brown commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers
"Rob, check out this awesome idea for a bee vacuum made out of clear tupperwear. http://bylers.tripod.com/beevac.htmThis is the vacuum I use. My only complaint is that the tupperwear has some give and it's hard to get a tight seal on it. The…"
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