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.
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 Phill Remick on February 15, 2013 at 5:51pm -
Hi Diana,
Elm in bloom now, so depending on amount of forage your bees have access to u may not need to provide additional substitute. Once temps overnight stay above freezing, so that moisture won't condense inside the hive you may want to consider feeding. I'm in the North valley of Abq so you folks are a bit ahead of us..
Phill
NewBeeRescue.com
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Comment by Diana Calkins on February 15, 2013 at 4:52pm -
That's what I am thinking. Any idea what kind of pollen they are bringing in? Someone on the NMBA facebook page thought it could be Siberian elm. Lots of elm trees around here, but the type...who knows.
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Comment by Paul McCarty on February 15, 2013 at 4:31pm -
Most of the time the bees don't need our help.
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Comment by Diana Calkins on February 15, 2013 at 4:27pm
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Mixing up some for my bees tomorrow. But I wonder, since they have begun to bring in pollen (very light colored, not white but creamy) should I just let nature take its course? Could they be providing enough food for themselves?
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Comment by James H DAWDY on February 15, 2013 at 1:36pm -
I mixed up a bag of pollen sub -soy flour and bakers yeast- and put it on top of the hive. Man...they have gone through about half a sandwich bag in just a couple of days.
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Comment by Rob Shepler on February 12, 2013 at 3:50am
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Some of each, I have gone with mostly topbar.
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Comment by Phill Remick on February 11, 2013 at 7:17pm
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Hey Rob,
You told me I forgot :{ do u run TBH's or Langstroth. It isn't a trick question, just curious
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Welcome Phill Remick of New Bee Rescue!
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Comment by Phill Remick on February 11, 2013 at 6:51pm
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I have been wanting to join your group for a very long time!
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Comment by Paul McCarty on February 8, 2013 at 12:04pm
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I overwinter nucs and nuc sized hives all the time. Not really that hard. I have several single 8 frame deeps that I overwintered this year that had 3-4 frames of bees and they usually do OK if you give them access to food (candy bricks). They usually do make the best hives. I make lot's of splits around mid-summer and these normally become my big hives the next year. That's what happened with those bees you got from me. I was swimming in bees after making splits and doing removals.
Welcome
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
Membership dues are $30 per year for a family
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