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August 2001

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The New Mexico Journal is a monthly online magazine published as a community service by WordPros Publications, Inc. Our goal is to bring a sense of community to citizens throughout New Mexico through fair, unbiased, informative reporting of New Mexico events and issues of concern to all New Mexicans. We welcome readers from around the globe, and hope that you will all visit New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment.


News

What damage can abnormal voltage cause to electrical equipment? Lance Adkins, General Manager of Farmer's Electric Cooperative, has the answer. Click Here to learn more.

New Mexico State Representative Anna Crook explores the implications of New Mexico's water pacts with neighboring states and how they have been affected by this dry year. Click Here for details.

Agribusiness

Kevin Robinson, assistant editor with New Mexico State University’s agricultural communications department announces the commercial release of two native grasses for the reclamation of rangeland throughout the Southwest. Click Here to learn more about this exciting development.

Consumer Alert

New Mexico Attorney General Patricia Madrid offers some advice for those shopping for a new car. Click Here to learn more.

Life/Style

Sheryl Borden, host of PBS's Creative Living with Sheryl Borden offers some unique recipes for one of America's staple vegetables, the potato. Click Here for some great tips and recipes.

Dan True, hummingbird expert, explores a gold mine--of hummingbirds--in the Gila Mountains. Click Here for the details.

Get your copy of the Recipe of the Month from the American Gourmet Collection Cookbook -- Chicken Enchiladas. Click Here

Gardening Tips

Dr. George Dickerson, a horticulturist with New Mexico State University's Cooperative Extension Service, helps you reap the August rewards of your summer gardening efforts. Click Here for more.

Dr. Curtis Smith, with New Mexico State University's Cooperative Extension Service, answers your questions about gardening. One of this month's topics--why does a willow "rain"? Click Here for the answer to this and other questions.

Web World

Paul and Kerri Elders, freelance writers ask an age-old question: does anyone REALLY know what time it is? Click Here to learn the answer.


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