January 2011
Capturing the Moving Picture Industry
Jan 1st
Daniel Taras
While there are many creative caveats to having production business in New Mexico, film is, at its core, an economic development program. And one that works. Each year, hundreds of New Mexicans are trained for careers in film, more local businesses provide goods and services to the industry, and the economic impact of film in our state deepens.
Leading film professionals have moved to NM and are contributing their know-how and resources to the economy and creative brain trust. Thousands of local filmmakers and actors have been put to work, and many communities host at least one film school, class More >
The Cooperative Development Center of New Mexico
Jan 1st
Seth Roffman
The Cooperative Development Center of New Mexico (CODECE) has received initial funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to launch sustainable agriculture and sustainable tourism programs in northern NM. The Center will serve the residents of Mora, San Miguel, Rio Arriba, and Taos counties.
“CODECE seeks to create and support sustainable lifestyles for Nuevo Mexicanos,” said executive director Arturo Sandoval. “We provide technical knowledge, training and instruction to members of traditional cooperative communities. The cooperative model assumes that integrating organic agriculture, cultural tourism and affordable housing into a comprehensive regional plan is a strong approach to promoting and More >
Adapting for a Changing World
Jan 1st
Louise Pape
Did you enjoy not needing a heavy winter coat halfway through December? Have you been having fun these days watching the kids play basketball outdoors without sweaters?
Our climate is changing, and sometimes it may seem enjoyable. This past December week, it was so warm during the day in Santa Fe, I opened my living room door for several hours, filling my home with refreshing outdoor air. Soon, however, there were both bees and wasps flying around inside! Suddenly, it became clear that pollinators and their partners, the plants, have limited capacity to adjust. Confusion over seasons can have major More >
2011 NM Organic Farming Conference, Feb. 18-19
Jan 1st
The Southwest’s premiere conference on organic/sustainable agriculture
Registration now open for the 2011 NM Organic Farming Conference, to be held on February 18-19th at the Mariott Pyramid Hotel in Albuquerque. The event includes a welcome by Dr. John Boren, Director of NM State University Cooperative Extension Service, a keynote address by Jane Sooby, Director of the Organic Farming Research Foundation, and over 30 sessions on crops, livestock, weed and pest management, market gardening, and farm support. Sessions will taught by experienced organic producers and experts in their field. A focus group will discuss the changing world of food safety requirements.
The conference More >
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