Month: March 2008

Albuquerque rain barrel company, Arid Solutions, was contacted by Deltec Homes of North Carolina to supply 20 barrels for two homes it’s building for “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” in New Orleans.

A member of good standing in several “green” associations and a 2005 New Mexico Business Weekly Innovator of the Yearl, founder Lisa Ayres offers several rainwater harvesting and recycling products on her website.

Don’t miss the show, which airs May 18, 2008.

Sundance Channel’s THE GREEN returns for a second season on April 1, 2008 at 9:00 pm with 13 new episodes of the EMA award-winning original eco-series “BIG IDEAS FOR A SMALL PLANET,” new documentaries and new episodes of the interstitial series “ECO-BIZ”™ and “ECOISTS” ™. Simran Sethi and Majora Carter will return as hosts of THE GREEN and will present insights into green issues and eco-heroes.

Among these eco-heroes is New Mexico’s own “Garbege Warrior,” Michael Reynolds. In the film GARBAGE WARRIOR directed by Oliver Hodge and co-production of Open Eye Media, ITVS International and Sundance Channel, profiles maverick architect Michael Reynolds, who has spent thirty years developing radically original models of self-sustaining housing near Taos, New Mexico. Working with a crew of like-minded idealists and professionals, Reynolds has channeled his unstoppable imagination into strange yet functional dwellings that are made from garbage like old tires and beer cans. With the colorful, passionate architect at its center, Garbage Warrior traces the ups and downs of an iconoclastic career, from early experiments to heartbreaking setbacks to disaster relief projects at the other end of the world.

The film airs Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 9:35pm e/p

http://www.sundancechannel.com/blogs/thegreen/390323951

Is it “chili” or is it “chile?” It all depends on whether you’re from Texas or New Mexico, apparently. If it’s got beans, tomatoes and chili powder, you guessed it, it’s “chili.” If it’s red, green or… white?? You’ll have to read on: Ms. Jacobi does a fine job of explaining the nuances of a good plate of whatever it is you might want—and includes a recipe to boot!

New Mexico’s Chili Comes Warm, White & Bright

New Mexico is making more headlines in the film industry: according to an article in the New Mexico Business Weekly, a film made that won the top award in the 48 Hour Film Project/New Mexico competition will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Way to go!

Not many people know about the Continental Divide Trail… unless, of course you happen to see a bunch of backpackers walking down the street in Southeastern New Mexico. And, you may happen to stop and ask, “where are all of you off to with those big packs?” To which the casual reply is…. “Canada.” The particular group we encountered had left Mexico some three weeks prior and had another three months to go on their trek along the Continental Divide Trail.

According to the website (www.cdtrail.org):

“In 1978, Congress made a monumental decision, one that secured the future of the most scenic, wild and remote landscapes in America. They designated the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT), also known as the “King of Trails.”

The vision for the CDT is a 3,100-mile primitive and challenging backcountry trail from Canada to Mexico along the backbone of America. Approximately 70% of the Trail is usable. However, many of those miles are in desperate need of repair, rerouting for sustainability, or removed from roads and motorized trails.The Continental Divide Trail Alliance (CDTA) is a group of dedicated conservation-minded outdoor enthusiasts, committed to seeing the Continental Divide Trail through to its full completion, to its last charted mile, and to the continued care of this great natural wonder for future generations.”

A part of this famous Trail runs along side of our Ponderosa Views Ranch near Pie Town, so it’s not unusal to see some happy backpackers on their journey.