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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 James H DAWDY on July 12, 2012 at 9:13am

Diana- I picked up a queen from Aurelio Paez in Anthony yesterday, and he told me that 30% of his ~400 hives have died.  He said it was due to the drought- there just isn't enough water, forage, pollen etc for these weaker hives.  He did say, and I have also noticed, that all the rain these last few days has turned things around dramatically.  I'm taking his advice and doing a newspaper combine of my weaker hive in the hopes that I'll end up with a strong, well stocked hive to overwinter.

Comment by Diana Calkins on July 12, 2012 at 8:35am

Our feral hive died off...no queen.  :(  The less than 200 that were left along with their measly comb was placed in the strong hive.  Very disappointed but learned a lot.  Hope to get another feral colony someday that were as nice as these.  I prefer the feral bees as they are already used to our seasons.

Comment by Diana Calkins on July 9, 2012 at 1:19pm

It was a verrrryyy long day but well worth it.  We in the south developed our "iron butts" soon after moving here as we are far from everything!  Thanks!

Comment by Jessie Brown on July 9, 2012 at 5:11am

A great big thank you to the Southern New Mexico Beekeepers for driving the long haul to get to meeting. You all win the gold metal for your "iron butts!" Let's think about getting an event your way. The board worked hard to make the Lecture happen and we had volunteers and help from all over. 

Comment by Rob Shepler on July 8, 2012 at 5:45am

Jessie, thank you for your hard work with the seminar. It was REALLY wonderful!

Comment by Rob Shepler on July 4, 2012 at 7:30pm

So sorry to mislead! Although she is a very good writer, she did not write this.

Comment by Paul McCarty on July 4, 2012 at 7:00pm

Very nice article! I didn't know she was a writer.

Comment by Rob Shepler on July 4, 2012 at 3:52pm

A neat article on bee brains from my wife Betsy http://www.thebunsenburner.com/news/researchers-observe-ability-of-... 

Comment by Diana Calkins on June 24, 2012 at 10:27am

SCORE!

Comment by Paul McCarty on June 23, 2012 at 7:48pm

You can never have enough of those things.

 

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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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