"Certainly like the looks of those pictured below! The shade we gave our bees involves cement blocks covered with white ground cover, a piece of OSB, and finished off with more cement blocks. Not pretty but does fine in a pinch. We…"
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James G. Blackburn II commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Ralph. you sure do good looking work. I went with some shade as well. Just placed some Hardie Board resting on cardboard cones and secured with a tie-down. Hope my bees don't see your setup and decide to relocate to a better neighborhood.
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"Very cool! (as it were)"
Ralph Ketter commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"I decided my bees want some additional protection from these HOT June days. I came up with this removable sun shade cover. This measure is probably not necessary if you have more shade or are located at higher elevations.
I used metal…"
Paul McCarty commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Your gonna' kill me Rob, but my biggest long hive had 30 frames of brood and an absolutely insane number of bees. I had to top super it to give them room. I need to check them before they start to eat it."
Paul McCarty commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"I have found the only way to get anything from the desert is to have fewer than three hives in one location, be closer than 1/4 mile to water, and be in the middle of mesquite and creosote. The best locations seem to be in the mountain foothills. I…"
"I am still feeding and they are still not brooding up, each hive has two or three brood bars and that is all. Last year this time it was 8-10 on a couple of hives. I hope that the girls don't know something that I don't. Tough year!"
James H DAWDY commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Inspection today showed all my hives are very light on stores. I'm probably going to have to start feeding, or else find a field of alfalfa. Unfortunately, most of the local farmers seem to cut before there is much bloom. Is…"
Sam Barden commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Another section of comb. Is that capped worker brood about 3 bees to the right of the small circle around the larva?
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Sam Barden commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Image from tonight of some comb. Larvae seen in the rightmost small circle. Capped honey near the top. What looks to me like capped drone brood in the leftmost circle?"
James G. Blackburn II commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers""The ends of the fence must be connected by attaching the stainless connectors together. Top of one end of the fence to the top of the other end of the fence, connect the next one down in the same fashion..."
According to Premier1 when you…"
"By the way, I spoke to Gerry Radcliff today and he maintains that a correctly installed bear fence will keep bears out of bee yards. Good news to my ears."
"Bear fence hookup.
I set the charger out in the sun for three days and then found that the battery is not hooked up, you must open it and do so!
The directions in the pamphlet for laying out the fence is very good, sticks and debris complicate that…"
Paul McCarty commented on Rob Shepler's group Southern New Mexico Beekeepers"Also remember, if you have nothing coming in, some breeds shut down egg production."
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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…
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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
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