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By CATHY COOK, Albuquerque Journal Bark beetles are an important part of New Mexico’s forest ecosystems. They typically attack stressed trees, which are then replaced
On Saturday, April 12, families and neighbors came together to clean the acequias (irrigation canals), just like their parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents did many years
A homegrown effort to help nature heal in northern New Mexico has just been recognized on the world stage. The Flower Path Pollinator Initiative, led
A one-day workshop focused on regenerative ranching practices in arid environments will be held Saturday, May 3, in Questa. Fifth-generation cattle rancher Fernando Falomir, an
As the sun rose over the beautiful Questa village on Sunday, April 13, the Ortega family gathered on their ranch to carry out a time-honored
It’s very possible that you’ve enjoyed produce grown at Cerro Vista Farm (CVF) and you already know farmer Daniel Carmona. You may have met him
The Questa Achievers 4-H group, led by Denise Winslow-Lawrence has closed out another successful year, helping local area students ages 5 through 18 gain important
The onset of early fall signals harvest season for many of us. Be it a harvest of backyard veggies, big game, piñon nuts, or firewood—harvest
Cultivo (Community, Unity, Land, Tradition, Innovation, Vocation & Opportunity) is a nonprofit program under Localogy, a local 501(c)(3). Our mission is to grow food security,
The idea of an agricultural cooperative in the Questa area is something that has been explored many times over the years. In 2023 the Questa
On November 14, United States Senators Lujan, of New Mexico, and JohnHoeven, of North Dakota, introduced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department
It’s enrollment time for Questa 4-H!4-H enrollment is open October 1, 2023 through February 1, 2024. Our local group, The Questa Achievers, welcomes youth ages
United States Senator Martin Heinrich visited the Valle Escondido in eastern Taos County to talk to constituents about regenerative agriculture. Approximately 30 people were in
It’s a late fall evening in 2019 and we have harvested more squash, zucchini, carrots, bolita beans, and blue corn than I imagined possible for
Because of last year’s massive wildfires and floods, farmers and ranchers are dealing with clogged-up irrigation systems affecting their livelihoods. Now, they’re looking for ways
We want to hear from you! Dan Hobbs, the Cooperative Specialist for the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union will be facilitating an in-person community “Listening Session”
Questa is an agrarian community with a cultural history of ranching and farming; there is a resurgence of interest in getting back to the land
The Mountain West is experiencing its worst drought in the past 1,200 years, while at the same time, food demand is expected to increase between
By Feliz OrtegaTaos County Fair was held Aug.19-21, and our Questa Achievers 4-H Club did an outstanding job. Congratulations on their accomplishments at the Taos
Over the last few years, the Questa Farmers Market site, adjacent to the Questa Visitor Center, has become a welcoming place for the community to