Archive for June, 2007
Saturday, June 9th, 2007
Vandalized Cacti Healing
It seems there’s something about cacti that’s almost fetishistic.
Protected species are constantly being stolen* in the desert areas around Mesilla. They have a compelling attraction for many people.
Cacti vandalism** is also fairly common.
It may be something of a challenge to stomp a barrel cactus.
There is no challenge to stomping a spineless cactus.
As noted in this post, a stand of Burbank Spineless Cactus next to an old adobe in Doña Ana was recently vandalized. Here’s a photo of the damage:
The plant has begun to recover, as you can see here:
You can see the necrotic tissue here:
and here:
The new growth is producing blossoms:
*”Cactus rustling” — an euphemism for a criminal enterprise that yields millions of dollars according to some sources.
**Is there a psychoanalytic term for this? Cactiphobia? Cactiandry? Cactisogyny? Cactisadism?
Tags: Spineless Cactus, Luther Burbank
Wednesday, June 6th, 2007
Mesilla Plaza – No Smoking
The Mesilla Plaza is a smoke free zone.
Tags: Mesilla, Mesilla Plaza, News
