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Winter Sustainability Tips

Posted on November 27, 2016 by admin

Freezing temperatures are here, and there’s no reason for them to give you a chill or cost you a lot in heating costs. Here are some tips for keeping warm: Open your south-facing curtains and drapes during the day to … Continue reading →

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A Cold Winter

Posted on January 24, 2016 by admin

It’s been an unusually cold winter here – the coldest in 15 years. And we’ve learned a lot. We’ve discovered that adobe floors stay pretty cold regardless of how much solar gain you get during the day. We’re modifying our … Continue reading →

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Sustainability Tips for December

Posted on December 16, 2015 by admin

With winter here it’s time to prepare for the coldest months—January and February. This year try felt weatherstrips around your doors. You can get the felt online from Loews for only $2.57 a roll. Do remember you’ll need to replace … Continue reading →

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Zero

Posted on December 16, 2012 by admin

Winter is upon us here at the ranch. This week we enjoyed the lowest recorded temperature (by us, anyway) of about zero degrees Fahrenheit (-17.8 C). Last night we had our first major winter storm dropping four inches (10 centimeters) of dry powder. … Continue reading →

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Winter Lessons

Posted on December 9, 2011 by admin

We’ve officially landed in winter weather–in New Mexico that means sunny days, and crisp nights…really crisp, as in below freezing crispy. All this has brought new lessons to the ranch, including dealing with those cold, cold nights. Blankets and a … Continue reading →

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