Monthly Archives: February 2014

Processing blue corn for atole

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Miguel

This is blue corn we harvested at the end of the growing season in 2013.  It came from 7 rows that were approximately 80 feet long.  After desgrando el maiz, or shelling the corn, we poured it in front of … Continue reading →

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Snowfall in Taos

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Miguel
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New irrigation diversion structure for Acequia

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Miguel

Today we saw the completion of a project for the parciantes (irrigators) of Acequia Madre del Sur del Río de Don Fernando de Taos.  The process was initiated by a previous Commission through a program offered by the Taos Soil … Continue reading →

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On chickens and eggs

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Miguel

This is a good a time as any to talk about the care of chickens and egg production.  The winter months typically come with a decrease in egg production.  Since eggs are so important to having food security, we find … Continue reading →

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