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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!
Discussion Forum
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 Diana Calkins on March 21, 2013 at 7:02am -
Congrats, James! Sounds like a promising colony. I am guessing that they have been pretty gentle so far?
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Comment by Paul McCarty on March 21, 2013 at 6:51am -
Quite a bit of our ferals are dark. That would be fun though if they are Carnies.
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Comment by James H DAWDY on March 20, 2013 at 9:23pm -
I didn't kill the queen! Woot! Checked the cutout hive today and saw eggs, so I knew she was there (5 days since cutout), and sure enough caught a glimpse of her. She's very dark, and the bees are fairly dark, carniolan looking. I'm guessing a swarm from someones commercial hives brought in to pollinate the melon/pumpkin crops.
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Comment by Diana Calkins on March 17, 2013 at 9:32am
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Wait! The seminar is next weekend! Glad you mentioned it. Time is flying by...
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Comment by Diana Calkins on March 17, 2013 at 8:48am
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Great news, Rob! We share that same excitement! Any day now, the huge willow tree near our house should be humming!
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Comment by Rob Shepler on March 17, 2013 at 7:14am
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Like Dianna, our wild apricots burst into bloom yesterday. Our peaches and crab apple are right behind them. We should have a bit of a flow for our seminar on Sunday, that will put the bees in a good mood!
This is my first year with my own bees on my own orchard and I am really excited to watch them work. Such good fun!
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Comment by Paul McCarty on March 16, 2013 at 11:22pm
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Go back again in the morning and you will find her in a small cluster of bees.
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Comment by James H DAWDY on March 16, 2013 at 10:24pm
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Yes, I asked if the owner was sure, and he was, because he did work on the garage 2 summers ago. They had also built some new comb and filled it with honey. It was a strong hive, but I don't think I got the queen :(
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Comment by Paul McCarty on March 16, 2013 at 10:01pm
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That's pretty big for a one year hive.
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Comment by James H DAWDY on March 16, 2013 at 7:42pm
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First cutout of the year. Very gentle 1 year old hive established in a garage wall.
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
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