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Rob Shepler's Events
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Beekeeping seminar in Alamogordo
May 25, 2013 from 9am to 3pm – County Extention at the Fairgrounds
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James H DAWDY commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Marj in Las Cruces had a swarm arrive yesterday. 575-520-9245."
James H DAWDY commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Hokey Wiley in Cruces just off El Paseo near University has a bee tree he wants to cut down. If anyone would like to collect the hive, please call 575-649-4175."
Kimberly Procell is attending Rob Shepler's event
Beekeeping seminar in Alamogordo at County Extention at the Fairgrounds
May 25, 2013 from 9am to 3pm
Bzzzz BzzzzBee keeping seminar May 25th 2013 Support your local pollinator and attend this honey of a seminar, it will include a classroom session and a hands on hive experience. Featured speaker will be Craig Noorlander, Vice President of the New Mexico Beekeepers Association talking about life cycle of the honey bee, honeybee health, equipment, and his success and failures in the 10 years he has been keeping bees. Location: 9:00-12:00 Otero County Extension Office, 401 Fairgrounds Road,…See More
Paul McCarty commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"I get the most honey from the desert. It's all in timing. When it rains it pours. The rest of the year is dry, dry, dry."
James H DAWDY commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Yep- and this hive proves it. It was about 6 miles north of Rt 70 before you get to the pass, out in the desert with no farms and not that many houses around- just desert scrub. I'm going to have to sit down and have a talk with my…"
"That could be why Mr. McCarty loves them so. There certianly is something to be said for survivors genes."
Paul McCarty commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Feral bees know how to survive at any cost. I think people discount them way too much. Most of the ones we have aren't too bad, but you do run across some real toughies every so often. They definitely have some admirable qualities, but you have…"
James H DAWDY commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Yep, got some honey, and also 5 frames of brood that I've put into a nuc with what bees I was able to get. Didn't get the queen though. It amazes me how these feral hives out in the middle of the desert can be so strong and…"
Paul McCarty commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Thanks Chad! You helped me out just as much! Good to get some new blood."
Sam Barden commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Just examined our hive. The queen was out of the cage. Couldn't fine her though. We will now only inspect the feed every couple of days and let the bees do,their thing for the next week.
I haven't yet seen any comb. Is that normal after 5…"
Chad Schumpert commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Hello all. I've been keeping bees for 4/5 years learning by trial and error. I have followed you site since the inception. I split my four hives and put new queens in my existing hives. The old queen went with the new hives. I Used bee weaver…"
"Wow Jim, that looks like a tough one! Did you get some sweet stuff for your troubles?"
"Welcome to the "Southies" Chad Schumbert! Tell us about your splits with Paul."
James H DAWDY commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Cutout I did today near Las Cruces. Hive probably 2+ years old in the junction box for a sprinkler system. About a foot deep, the bees used the PVC pipe as top bars for the second layer of comb."
Rob Shepler's Blog
Future beekeepers in Alamogordo thank you!
Many thanks to all of you who wrote to the Alamogordo Commissioners, they commented on the support from around the state. Special thanks to Paul McCarty of Black Mesa Honey Bees, you knocked it out of the park! Thanks again to Kate Whealen who did a fantastic radio interview. Because of you all, there will be beekeeping in the City of Alamogordo. It just feels good doesn’t it?
Posted on April 9, 2013 at 9:50pm — 1 Comment
Alamogordo Commission meeting tomorrow!
If you want to support bees and beekeeping and you live near Alamogordo, tomorrow night is the Commission Meeting that will decide the future of beekeeping in that city. We need your support at 7:00PM. There is very vocal opposition and we need you there IN PERSON to show your support. The address is 1376 9th Street, Alamogordo, NM
Thank you in advance!
A special thank you to Kate Whealen who NAILED a radio interview on our behalf!
THANK…
ContinuePosted on April 8, 2013 at 4:19pm
Send your comments to Alamogordo
I spoke to the Renee Cantin, Alamogordo City Clerk today. We have a hearing 7:00 pm on April 9th. Renee suggested that we submit our comments or presentations by Tuesday the 2nd of April.
Please send your comments to her at rcantin@ci.alamogordo.nm.us and PLEASE COME
Thanks!
Posted on March 27, 2013 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments
I can't keep bees?
Thank you in advance.
If you are able to keep bees in the city limits, count your blessings, the citizens of Alamogordo, New Mexico are not. Ordinance #7-01-020. - Keeping restrictions, established in the 70’s will be getting a hearing soon and we need your help.
We have a group of folks that want to keep bees within the city and I would like to ask you to write a letter in support of the ordinance change. Even if you don’t live there, your experience with…
ContinuePosted on March 24, 2013 at 8:29am — 4 Comments
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 7:07pm on May 16, 2013, Luther Light said…
Hi Rob,
I will check out the group. Thanks for the heads up. I hope to attend the workshop in Alamogordo on May 25. I still have the panels.Cheers,Luther
- At 6:17pm on May 13, 2013, Carry Wilcox said…
Thank You Rob
- At 5:18am on May 7, 2013, Dan Woodruff said…
Hi Rob,
Where is Bosque Farms and how much is the seminar?
- At 8:16pm on May 5, 2013,
James G. Blackburn II said… Hi all,
Just got a call from NM Game & Fish. The person delivering the fences, Gerry, has a family emergency and will not be delivering the fences this week . We have tentatively rescheduled for May 29th in Ruidoso and May 30th in Cloudcroft. Hope the bears find other attractions until then...
Jim
- At 8:21am on April 28, 2013, Manda Clair Jost said…
- Hi Rob! There's a small group of folks in the Silver City area who are looking to establish several home-based A. m. ligustica hives this spring/summer. We've been waiting on package bees we ordered by mail but were just informed by the supplier that they just had several shipments tragically cooked (killed) by UPS and will not be shipping any more soon. I have family in High Rolls and now we are wondering if anyone in the area can sell us a few packages or nucs of bees? A couple of us can drive out and get them whenever is convenient. We will be using reclaimed Langstroth hives from the Mimbres. Hoping to hear from you soon! Thanks very much.
- At 9:57pm on February 17, 2013, Ralph N Gallegos said…
Thanks Rob for all the Info. & stopping by. I dont know much about Bee keeping yet, But willing to learn and want to get started on a hive or two, since my bees left, weve been lonely with out them! once again Thanks!
- At 6:23am on January 27, 2013,
Phill Remick said… Hi Rob,
Great to meet you!
Phill
- At 8:16pm on August 2, 2012, Craig Noorlander said…
Thanks for the feedback on the bees that you got from me. It is always good to hear about them. You can order them on line at http://papabearshoney.com/bees .html starting in 1st of November. I ordered 400 last year and sold out. I will probably do the same this year of might try to bump it up to 500. I will keep you posted. Please keep in touch and let me know how the bees are doing and if you have any questions please contact me.
- At 10:10am on July 3, 2012, Carol Matie Flowers said…
Hi, Ron and everyone,
My Honeybee Genetic bees are doing well. They have found a way to access the neighbor's hummingbird feeders. I thank them everytime I see them for feeding my bees! There will be about 20 bees on each "bloom" of the feeder at a time and more waiting.
On the other hand, how can we keep the bees out of the feeders? We have lots of bloom which the bees are also visiting. It is all a joke right now but may not be in the future if it continues.
Another problem is that the lady disolves the hummingbird feed in boiling water. I had understood that that was a bad practice for bees.
I have an Italian queen and she as well as the rest of the hive, is very gentle.I see from the posts that many of you have chosen Carnolian queens. What are the advantages of each> Does anyone know?
We are all fine here in the high desert and enjoying the summer. The kids are active and busy with many activities, guitar playing, biking and all that healthy country stuff. No TV which was a shock to them at first. Several of you had asked about my family and I thank you for that
Carol
- At 7:30am on April 30, 2012, Jane Huisingh said…
Thank you for the welcome. My husband just took a class from Les Crowder and is busy building his topbar hives. Thought I would follow along with this part of his "farming". He farms in Il yet, until he comes out here full time. I am here now.
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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