East Torrance Soil And Water Conservation District Quarterly News

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1 East Torrance Soil And Water Conservation District Quarterly News TorranceSWCD.org July September 2013 New Student Worker hired at East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation District Fire Danger Kids Corner East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation District attended the New Mexico Association Conservation District Regional Meeting held in June Length of Services awards were given out to New Mexico Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors. Congratulations to Mr. Jim Berlier for receiving his ten year length of service award with East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation District. In this issue: Concurrent Sessions / Corona Range and Livestock Research Center NRCS / Info on Drought / Related Practices / East Torrance SWCD Fall Tree Sale announced The Health Of The Land Is A Reflection Of The Peoples Connection To It quoted by a friend and former DC of the Estancia Field Office

2 Fire Danger Know where you are and the Fire restrictions. Torrance County passed Resolution No on May 2011 recognizing the existing drought conditions in Torrance County and Reiterate the State s ban on burring and fireworks. Resolution addresses the Counties Ordinance No. 87-2; Section 1,2,3,&4 and per the NM State Forestry Order Number pertaining to fireworks that are prohibited in wild land areas, which include lands covered wholly or in part by timber, brush, grass, grain, or other flammable vegetation. Due to the emergency conditions described in the resolution, Torrance county prohibits the use of any firework. For more information contact the fire marshal at or The entire Forest Service District is closed in the Mountainair Ranger Forest Service to protect public health and safety due to extreme fire danger in reference order number Closure became effective June 10, 2013 and will remain in force until rescinded or until October 31, 2013, whichever occurs first. For more information on the Forest Service, Mountainair Ranger District call Create a Defensible Space Zone Remove all dead vegetation (dead shrubs, dried grass, fallen branches, pine needles, etc). Thin out thick shrubs and trees to create a separation between them Remove ladder fuels by removing low tree branches, removing or pruning the shrubs under the trees.

3 Drought Related Conservation Info door plant irrigation, vegetable garden watering, livestock watering, and in some cases dust suppression during construction. This practice offered by the Soil and Water Conservation District is offered to landowners who reside or own land within the District boundaries, to As it has been mentioned over and over in the media and news much of the nation is suffering from the drought, and reduced stream flow, depleted reservoirs, dry seasons and hot summers are worsening the situation. Though one can not completely drought proof your land, USDA s Natural Resources Conservation Services can help your make it more resident. Along with Soil and Water Conservation Districts, NRCS works with private landowners to plan and install conservation practices on their farms and ranches. include; farmers, ranchers, urban developments, and community groups. USDA / NRCS provides financial and technical assistance for conservation practices with proactive conservation efforts. All programs are voluntary and offer science-based solutions that benefit both the landowner and the environment. For more details on any of the programs offered by NRCS or by the East Torrance SWCD please contact the office at: ext 3, ext 5. These improvements include but not limited to planting cover crops; rotating livestock among pastures, irrigating crops and providing water to livestock more efficient. East Torrance SWCD also offers water harvesting units that can be installed for landscape irrigation, fire protection, in All programs and services of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or handicap.

4 Torrance County Fair August 11-17, 2013 Once again East Torrance SWCD will sponsor an event for Family Fun Kids days at the County Fair. The event will be held on Thursday August 15th at 3 pm. Posters will be posted at the fair and at the East Torrance Educational Building Complex located just outside of the west entrance of the fair grounds, 700 South 10th street, Estancia, NM. Conserve Tips Come and support everyone and have a good time. Once again non profit and state agencies are more than welcome to have a booth in the East Torrance Educational Building located just outside of the west entrance of the fair grounds during the county fair, August 14th- 18th. Booths will be secure and locked up every night. During the week special presentations such as the rolling rivers display will be up and running. Watch for demonstration times to be announced during the fair. If you are interested please contact Cheri Lujan at ext 103 to reserve a booth space for your agency. For Cold Drinks keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop goes down you and not the drain. Designate one glass for your drinking water each day or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of glasses to wash.

5 East Torrance SWCD Student Worker East Torrance SWCD has participated in the Estancia High School s School-To-Work Program for incoming Seniors for twelve years. We would like to thank our outgoing student worker Andi Perea for a great year. Her last day was mid June Our incoming student worker is Riley Moore. Riley is the son of Henry and Wendy Moore. He is currently the Estancia FFA President and also serves as a District FFA officer Treasurer. He plans to go to college at NMSU to major in genetically engineered crops. We would like to welcome Riley to the office. He will work throughout the school year. Kids Corner

6 Fall Tree Sale East Torrance SWCD has available now the fall tree sale order form. Orders are now being taken from July 17 September 2, Please see the enclosed list and price order sheet. TREE ORDERS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN Please return your order form with payment to the East Torrance SWCD office, 715 South 5th Street (USDA Service Center), Estancia or mail order and payment to PO Box 58, Estancia, NM Trees are first come first served. Pick up dates for trees have not been set yet but will occur Mid September Dates and times will be made either by phone call / to people who have placed an order at a later date. Mulch Plant Roots Replenish organic mulches (bark or compost) around your plants each year to improve soil, reduce moisture loss and to keep roots cool during the summer months. Organic mulches will hold 15% more moisture than inorganic or granite mulches. Keep mulch away from the plants trunk or main stem and cover with granite if you prefer. Best mulch is the litter from the plant itself. Plant tips: Did you know that when plants are given too much water that they grow lots of weak growth and will usually require more pruning. Prune plants only when necessary. Improper planting removes the branches and leaves that provide cooling shade for the trunk and roots. Pruning also causes a flush of new growth that requires a lot of water to emerge. Open wounds allow for greater water loss from the plant to evaporation.

7 East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation District Fall Tree Program 2013 Order Form Anticipated delivery dates may be in mid to late September, All prices are subject to change because of availability. We will advise you of any price changes. DON T BE DISAPPOINTED; ORDER EARLY to get what you want. Some selections are in short supply and we update our supply order form as we receive orders. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED ON ORDERS Deadline to Order trees is September 2, *CONTAINERIZED* Size Available & cost of Trees Number ordered Total Cost Arizona Ash ea Black Poplar / AKA Lombardy Poplar Butterfly Bush ea 5 $15.00ea Desert Willow ea Serviceberry Bush ea 3 leaf Sumac ea Arizona Ash 15 $47.00 ea Black Poplar / AKA Lombardy Poplar Cottonwoods 15 $47.00 ea 15 $47.00 ea $ PRINT NAME: TOTAL ADRESS: HOME#: WORK PHONE#: CELL# address:

8 July September Newsletter East Torrance SWCD Quarterly News Ryan Schwebach Chair Johnny Lujan Member Bill Wrye Vice Chair Mike Valdez Member Jim Berlier Secretary / Treasurer Cheri Lujan District Manager, Riley Moore Student Worker Josh Archuleta, NRCS District Conservationist / Lisa Dennisson - NRCS Soil Conservation Technician ext 5 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID TORREON, NM PERMIT NO. 2 East Torrance SWCD PO Box South 5th Street Estancia, NM ext 5 Cheri.lujan@nm.nacdnet.net POSTAL CUSTOMER