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U-Pick New Mexico
State’s Fields Yield Bountiful Late-Summer Harvest;
Family Fun on the Farm Is Just a Short Trip Away
By Crystal-Starr Caward©
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he sun is warm. The these options: Festival Sept. 4 and 5. has 600 cherry trees featuring
air is crisp with the The New Mexico Most PYO farms have so over 15 varieties. And while
promise of cooler days. Department of Agriculture much more to offer than the cherry harvest falls in the
The breezes are weighted recently teamed up with the wonderful opportunity to pick spring, they also have 20
with the smell of ripened land Mesilla Valley Maze in Las your own produce. The acres of old and new varieties
preparing for winter. It beck- Cruces to encourage tourism Laughing Sheep Farm on of apples and pears. A recent
ons you to come out and in our great state. They were Highway 380, about 1.2 miles visitor claimed that the “own-
explore. Where do you go? home to the first corn maze in west of Lincoln, offers local- ers and employees were very
Put down your New Mexico and have had ly-raised, grass-fed beef, friendly and the cherries were
Blackberry visitors from almost every lamb, pork and elk. chin-dripping juicy.”
and head for state as well as Germany and They also offer Call them at (575)
the real Japan! This year’s theme for river walks and 430-7593.
thing! their maze is “Outer Space”, picnicking. Their Headed to
Blackberries, designed by Anna Lyles and U-pick crops Northern New
raspberries, open to the public starting include raspber- Mexico?
apples, pears, plums, cherries, September 25. They offer U- ries, green beans, Romero’s
vegetables of all kinds, chile Pick bell peppers, black-eyed tomatoes and eating pump- Orchard, located 20 miles
peppers and soon, even peas, cantaloupe, cucumbers, kins. They recently planted southwest of Taos off the
Christmas trees can be had in green chile, sweet corn, 1,500 piñons! And when har- Dixon turnoff at County Road
an uncommon fashion — U- watermelon and much more. vesting season is over, they 1105 Driveway #65 in
Pick-It! Otherwise known as a They are located at 3855 West invite you to dine year-round Embudo has six varieties of
PYO farm or Pick-Your-Own, Picacho and at their restaurant. Call them apples, three varieties of
these farms are a great way to you can call at (575) 653-4041. peaches and three varieties of
spend a fall day with your them at Some PYO farms offer pears. Their picking season
family. (575) gift shops and refresh- coincides with the Dixon
Farming is a lifestyle rich 526- ment stands. And like Studio Tour. Call them at
with hard work and anticipa- 1919. And the Lavender Spring (505) 579-4378. Or for some
tion. Few things compare to if you’re Ranch in Arabela — of the best apples in the state,
the planting and harvesting of looking for a corn- overnight accommodations! visit Dixon’s Apples about
your own food. For the vast field maze closer to home, The Lavender Spring six miles west of Cochiti
majority of us, searching out don’t forget the Rio Grande Ranch has a 2,500 square Lake, where it’s u-pick seven
the “best of the bin” in the Community Farm Maize foot finished barnhouse that is days a week. Call
produce section of our local Maze (see Events & available with a reserva- (505) 465-2976.
grocery store is as close as we Happenings on Page 19). tion. Visit their farm Looking for
come to “harvesting” our own The fall air in New Mexico for custom made something a
food. But a trip to a local has a distinct smell: roasting lavender essential little closer to
PYO farm can remind us of chile peppers! New Mexico oils and raspberry- home?
the hard work and yes, even grows over 50,000 dry tons of lavender jelly! McCall’s
charm of a working farm. chile peppers each year and They are a natural, Pumpkin
New Mexico boasts approxi- some of those organic farm and use Patch on
mately 20,000 farms and over come from local no chemicals on their Abrahames Road
43 million acres of farmland. farmer Joe Lujan. crops. They are on State in Moriarty offers
Some of the state’s largest Joe Lujan Farms Road 368, mile marker 15.7 a variety of activities
production crops include is located at 1200 in Arabela. Call them at (575) for the whole family includ-
Hatch chiles, pecans, cotton Lujan Hill Rd. in 653-4992. ing a fudge shop, tube slides,
and even dairy. New Mexico Las Cruces and has Some people would petting zoo and a mining
offers everything from pickles room for you to pick argue that the best fruit is trough where you can ‘mine’
to pears and beans to beef, your own fresh chile picked ripe from the tree. for precious gems! They will
and you can find most of it at peppers. Call him at (575) Visit Nichols Ranch and give you a hayride to their
a local PYO farm! 526-5918. And on your Orchards at 236 pumpkin field to pick the per-
If you’re looking for a way there, join the raving Cottonwood Canyon Rd. fect specimen for this year’s
hands-on experience on a chile fanatics in the village in La Luz to see if they are jack-o-lantern. And they will
New Mexico farm, consider of Hatch for the Hatch Chile right. The Nichols Ranch Continued on page 27
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U-Pick New Mexico boards or bicycles to the farm.
From Page 26 8. Unless the farm you are
visiting is pet friendly, don’t
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Haunted Barn and Haunted if you get a green light,
Corn Field! Call them at always keep your pet on a
(505) 832-9137. leash.
Some farms will let you 9. Never litter.
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and some will offer a guide to Before you head to your
show you how to harvest next PYO experience, be pre-
your produce safely and pared. You may need a long-
effectively. Visitors have the sleeved shirt and long pants.
potential to be damaging to Not all plants are “picker-
the farmer’s livelihoods, but if friendly” and you’ll be glad
we follow a little PYO farm for the protection. And cer-
etiquette we can be sure to tainly some good walking
have a memorable time and shoes or boots and a hat to
the farmers will be glad we keep the sun off your head
came! will be in order. Some farms
Here are 10 PYO Farm need you to bring your own
rules to ensure you go home containers, too. A quick phone
with a great memory and the Dixon’s Apples near Pena Blanca is a popular destination for
call can help you know what
farmer invites you back! U-Pick apples in New Mexico.
to expect and plan the perfect
1. Always call ahead. Many outing. Of course, some of the
factors can affect the produc- your hands to pick the fruit. the fruit from the vine! fun in visiting a PYO farm is
tivity of crops and some pro- 4. Always drive slowly. Remember that the farmers finding the unexpected!
duce may not be available. Children and pets are com- will charge either by volume Make a visit to the website
Some even have to close for a mon sightings at a PYO farm. or weight and neither can be www.pickyourown.org/nm for
season if things are not pro- 5. If you have children with figured once it’s in your belly! more information on these
ducing. you, keep them close and 7. Though a friendly, fun and more PYO farms in New
2. Never climb the trees. under careful supervision. place for the entire family, Mexico, and remember to call
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“Quality of life” means dif-
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3BR 1BA. Exceptional remodel on the inside. Check out the bedroom 3BR, 1.5BA, 2CG, .5ac. Well-kept home sits on fenced ½-acre lot. 2.59-acre lot, $65,000
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Carol Riley, 450-5914. cool summer evenings. Lots of potential! Washer, dryer, frig. stay. In minutes to Albuquerque. Seller will consider owner financing with
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working with a professional short sale negotiator for a fast closing! ceptable offer. Master and 1 secondary BR have walk-in clos- Seller will consider owner financing. MLS # 682759 and 682763.
MLS #678920. Call Tom at 280-4940. ets! MLS # 682974 Call Tom, 280-4940. Call Tom at 280-4940.
Edgewood 4415 Rabbit Brush Ave. NW 6406 Antares Rd. NE 6928 Eastford Pl. NW
14 Wren Lane, $234,900 $228,500 $224,900 $199,900
Completely remodeled, one-owner 1836 sq.ft. 3BR, 2.25BA, 1715 sq.ft. Great house with loft and 2BA, 2/3BR, 2CG, 1,750 sq. ft. New roof and 3BR, 2.5BA, 1,750 sq. ft. A very well main-
home on 2.5 acres. 3BR, 2BA. 10x20 work- mountain views. New A/C, furnace, flat roof and carpet in 2007, Private Backyard, Drip Irriga- tained Sivage Thomas home, breakfast bar,
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water heater, water softener, oversized finished fireplace. Walk-in shower in MB, new tile/vanities, Stay, Sunny Eat-In Kitchen, Excellent Schools, garage, big landscaped yard, shed, dog ken-
garage. All new appliances, cabinetry, counter- alarm system, water softener. Cash/Conventional Kiva Fireplace, New Low-flow Toilets, New Fur- nel, very nice area, great new schools, owner
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505-858-1136. $199,900.00. Call Tim Trujillo, 505-288-8306
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$157,900 $157,900 $80,000 4321 Corrales Rd. SE, $42,500
3BR, 2BA, 1270 sq.ft. All-brick Sivage Thomas 3BR, 1.75BA, 1,565 sq. ft. Many updates, new 3BR, 2BA, 1400 sq.ft. manufactured home on ½ Investor’s dream! Reduced price. Vacant ½-acre
home. Vaulted ceilings. Gas fireplace, hard- vinyl windows, stucco, int. doors etc. com- acre. New kitchen floor. Near Valencia Rd. and El lot. Clean title. Fantastic location in Unit 17 off
wood floors in living areas and carpet in bed- pletely landscaped, large backyard with mature Cerro Loop in Los Lunas. Pre-qualified or cash Idalia. Custom homes just blocks away. Short
rooms. New paint inside and out. New furnace. trees. Great area close to library, park, trails, only. Call Vicky, 839-7007.
and river. Call Conrad or Mary Candelaria, distance to New City Complex, Sports Centre,
Landscaped front and back. Close to shopping, 505-899-1757. schools and shopping. Financing is not offered
parks, new schools. Call Charla, 890-2088. and is buyer’s responsibility. Call L.M. 440-0793.
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Cutting Edge Painting, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 The Natural Lighting Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 The Window Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Desert Sun Window Coverings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Nelson Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 The Wood Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Design Build Inc. of New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 New Mexico Design Center-Green Street . . . . . . . . .22 Yourson Construction Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
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