http://mesillablog.com The News -- The Secrets -- The History! Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:21:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A very light light sprinkling of snow on the Organ Mountains this morning. This is our first significant moisture in at least 60 days. Tags: Misc Images, Organ Mountains, Snow, Weather, http://mesillablog.com/organ-mountains/2008/snow-on-the-organs/ Research has indicated the best way to irrigate pecan trees is flood irrigation. This may appear to be an inefficient use of water, but this method leads to deep irrigation that encourages the tree roots to grow deeply. The water available to the deep roots reduces the need for surface ... http://mesillablog.com/pecans/2008/reflections-in-a-pecan-wood/ "An aspiring chef died after eating a super-hot chilli sauce as part of an endurance competition with a friend." "Andrew Lee, 33, challenged his girlfriend’s brother to a contest to see who could eat the spiciest sauce that he could create." "The fork-lift truck driver, who wanted to cook for a living, ... http://mesillablog.com/agriculture/2008/man-killed-by-chilli/ The chiles are being picked now, which is done by hand for most varieties. These photos were taken while other parts of the field were being harvested. Tags: Chiles, Chile Rellenos, Peppers http://mesillablog.com/mesilla/2008/chiles-being-picked/ Tags: Misc Images http://mesillablog.com/misc-images/2008/rio-grande-river/ Tags: Misc Images http://mesillablog.com/misc-images/2008/mesilla-door/ Completion of the Southern Competing Transcontinental U. S. Mil. Tel-Line Congratulations to All Rates Cheaper Oh! For Southern Competing Railroad ******************************************* Denison Tex. 5. Editor NEWS: Mesilla, compliments of Denison Texas to citizens of Mesilla N. M. congratulations on completion of direct telegraphic communication over United States Military Telegraph lines. [signed] Blythe. ******************************************* Mesilla N. M. 10:15 a. m. Feb. 5. '79 To ... http://mesillablog.com/mesilla/2008/the-telegraph-arrives-in-mesilla-feb-5-1879/ As noted in this post , Luther Burbank , "The Plant Wizard," developed the spineless cactus with the dream of providing unlimited cattle feed in arid lands. His dream excited many cattlemen, but was never realized. Here's an article from the 1909 Mesilla/Las Cruces newspaper reflecting that hope. The Thornless Cactus   "Too ... http://mesillablog.com/history/2008/the-spineless-promise/ The J. Paul Taylor Visitor Center opened this evening with a dedication ceremony featuring the Mayor of Mesilla and many Mesilla citizens. A welcome part of the opening ceremony was a display of some of the materials being collected for the Mesilla Museum, which will emphasize the history of Mesilla, ... http://mesillablog.com/history/2008/mesilla-museum-display/ The Town of Mesilla is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the J. Paul Taylor Visitor Center Thursday, April 24 at 5:30 p.m.As part of the ribbon-cutting ceremony there will be Billy the Kid display inside the Visitor Center. The display will feature historical photos, information and artifacts pertaining to Mesilla’s ... http://mesillablog.com/mesilla/2008/billy-the-kid-display-mesilla/