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Southern New Mexico Beekeepers

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Another petition

Here is another petition from Credo, I don’t see a conflict in signing two petitions, we sure could use the pressure.

https://act.credoaction.com/campaign/efsa_bees/?p=efsa_bees&rc=chaser&r=6996345&id=54325-5812978-E9pvcxx

My bees thank you!

 

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Bear Fence 11 Replies

Talked with NM Game & Fish on Tuesday and forwarded the names of those Southern New Mexico Beekeepers interested in a solar bear fence. There were a total of ten interested BKs, 5 in the…Continue

Tags: Game, &, Fish, NM, fence

Started by James G. Blackburn II. Last reply by Patricia Drake May 6.

Paul's queen rearing seminar 9 Replies

So, do you think we could talk Paul into giving us a mini queen rearing seminar? It might be fun!Who would come?Continue

Started by Rob Shepler. Last reply by Patricia Drake May 1.

Presentation supplies 1 Reply

Hello all!  I hope everyone is doing well.  An elementary school called work today and asked if someone could do a pollinator presentation for a 5th grade class in Ruidoso.  Naturally, my boss called…Continue

Started by Skyler Marsh. Last reply by Ralph Ketter Apr 30.

La Luz Earth Day: Participation Request 13 Replies

I was contacted by Mary Coburn of La Luz Elementary School.  They are having an Earth Day at the school on Friday, April 26 from 9:00 a.m. - about 2:30 p.m. and would love to have someone there to do…Continue

Started by Diana Calkins. Last reply by Ralph Ketter Apr 28.

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Comment by Jeanne Kjos on May 8, 2012 at 7:24am

Thanks for setting this forum up Rob & Jessie.  I am finding it easy to use and very helpful.  How much rain did you get Rob?  We haven't gotten any yet here in High Rolls.  I am getting the area for my hives cleared and may be interested in getting some bees in June.

Comment by Rob Shepler on May 8, 2012 at 5:07am

RAIN! Just what we need to start the flow up here! Yippie!

 

Kent, that is a thing of beauty. A new hive.

Comment by Kent Huisingh on May 8, 2012 at 4:57am

I have one of the half size hives out with lemon grass oil in it. 

Comment by Diana Calkins on May 7, 2012 at 10:58am

Can you get the electric fence even before a bear invasion on your hive?  That's great if you can. 

Comment by Patricia Drake on May 7, 2012 at 10:41am

Bears are active in my area already so I am waiting on George Farmer F&G to call me back before I set my box up with bees. I need to know what is available to make a safer environment for the bees, bears and humans before I proceed. George said he had received a package of information from Jerry that he needed to read as he was not familiar with the program that Les mentioned during the seminar. I like what you have done Rob around your yard. We often have to improvise here as materials are not as readily available. 

Comment by Diana Calkins on May 7, 2012 at 7:27am

Re: Rob's question on how this forum is working out...It seems to work much better now that the most recent comments are at the top.  It was very frustrating to find before. 

Another thing that is frustrating is keeping track of where the comment is posted.  Now that I am in the habit of noting the "discussion forum" I can find the thread easier.  Before that it was a regular hunt!  Now that I am more familiar with the format, it is much easier. 

It's been great reading everyone's input.  I hope others in our area participate, too.

Comment by Jessie Brown on May 6, 2012 at 3:48pm

Hi everybody, Rob mentioned that it would be easier to read the comment wall if the new messages were on top. I fixed it and you are now ready to rock n roll! Look to the top for more comments, buzz, buzz

Comment by Diana Calkins on May 6, 2012 at 6:51am

That's great! Joe said he expanded his garden quite a bit this year.

Comment by Paul McCarty on May 5, 2012 at 11:09pm

By the way, one of your clients from the Farmer's Market signed up with me today to host a hive. Joe Carter. I will be putting one down there very soon, as his honeysuckle and creeper is in full bloom and it pains m my bees are not there to partake.

Comment by Paul McCarty on May 5, 2012 at 11:06pm

Yes, we had what I suspect was a bear get into our chicken feed storage. Those cans of feed were scattered everywhere. One reason why I am scattering my hives all over the county.

 

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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.

 

2013 Association Officers

President: Les Crowder

Vice President: Craig Noorlander

Secretary: Jessie Brown

Treasurer: D.J. Nickles

Board: Rob Shepler, Phill Remick

 

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