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Letter to the Editor: Intel Needs a Better Way of Managing Emissions

Submitted by Barbara Rockwell, Placitas resident and the author of “Boiling Frogs, Intel vs. the Village” Intel plans to use a new version of the old oxidizers/incinerators, emission control technology in its new expansion, a technology that is now more than thirty years old. Burning off the emissions was always unreliable resulting in breakdowns that […]

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Rowdy Wayne Clark

Rowdy Wayne Clark, born on January 16, 2002, in Socorro, New Mexico, passed away on March 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. He tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident. Rowdy was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend to many.  During his life journey, Rowdy pursued education and served his country with honor. He […]

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Calling the Governor

People who live in cities need to get away from each other and enjoy a bit of nature. The public park, a leafy green space in the urban landscape, has provided relief for centuries. We love our parks so much that proposing changes can become heated. But not so heated that one individual, former Lt. […]

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Keep lawn equipment safety in mind this spring

(NAPSI)—In spring, homeowners are eager to get outside and spruce up their yards. To help, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing outdoor power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, reminds you to keep safety in mind. “Before you use a mower, trimmer, […]

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Keep lawn equipment safety in mind this spring

(NAPSI)—In spring, homeowners are eager to get outside and spruce up their yards. To help, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing outdoor power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, reminds you to keep safety in mind. “Before you use a mower, trimmer, […]

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Keep lawn equipment safety in mind this spring

(NAPSI)—In spring, homeowners are eager to get outside and spruce up their yards. To help, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing outdoor power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, reminds you to keep safety in mind. “Before you use a mower, trimmer, […]

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High Desert Gardening

Submitted by the Corrales Garden Tour: One of the things those of us who arrange the Corrales Garden Tour each year understand is that gardening in the high desert is not always easy. The Bosque and the sand hills and each have their own issues, but most will agree that it can be difficult to […]

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High Desert Gardening

Submitted by the Corrales Garden Tour: One of the things those of us who arrange the Corrales Garden Tour each year understand is that gardening in the high desert is not always easy. The Bosque and the sand hills and each have their own issues, but most will agree that it can be difficult to […]

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High Desert Gardening

Submitted by the Corrales Garden Tour: One of the things those of us who arrange the Corrales Garden Tour each year understand is that gardening in the high desert is not always easy. The Bosque and the sand hills and each have their own issues, but most will agree that it can be difficult to […]

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Planting for Pollinators

Pollinators are essential for the health and growth of our gardens. Two of the most important pollinators are bees and butterflies, both of which have declining populations due to urban growth and less vegetation for food. Bees Bees are beneficial to our yards because they pollinate our plants. Bumblebees and honeybees each have distinct traits […]