We have limited Pure and Raw NM honey this season due to the erratic weather our southern Rocky Mountain region experienced this past bee season. First and foremost- we make sure that our bees have enough to overwinter and to begin next season with good, natural food- their own honey and pollen. And we only [...]

We’ve already had snow twice here in Truchas and it isn’t even Halloween yet! Despite predictions of another La Nina winter scenario- we are hoping for a better season in 2012 as this past 2011 season was a real doozy- weather wise. Our bees are fairing well, good honey stores and strong populations going into [...]

We are pleased to announce the arrival of our 2nd child- He was born on Sept. 21st and weighed in at 8 lbs 9.5 ounces and 20 inches long. His big sister is ecstatic- and so are we. We appreciate everyone’s patience and blessings this past year- Mark is getting the bees ready to overwinter- [...]

Lest we be in labor…. We will be selling comb honey and a few NM varietal honeys including desert, valley and mountain harvests and some beeswax goodies at this profound event in prayer to heal the lands ravaged by the Los Conchas/Los Alamos fire which devastated area flora and fauna and communities this past July.

Dear Beekeepers, Most of you probably know that a report by Dan Rather on bees and pesticides has been in the works since last April. It will finally air tomorrow, Tuesday, September 20 at 6:00 P.M. Colorado time. It will be on HDNet. HDNet is an independent subscription station and is not carried by all [...]

We are wrapping up this queen season! And looking forward to the arrival our newest Prince Bee later this month! Mark and I are expecting our 2nd child- a boy they say! We are anxiously awaiting his arrival as the belly is bloated. :) We are still contemplating names but for sure a nickname will [...]

Our fellow beekeeper and respresentative Resa will be offering ZQB varietal honeys and her divine salves and goat milk soaps and hand painted silks at various events this late summer and fall. *More events to be added AUGUST: Saturday Aug. 20: Tri-County Farmer’s Market Las Vegas, NM 8am-12pm Saturday Aug. 27: Tri-County Farmer’s Market Las [...]

SATURDAY AUGUST 13, 2011 We’ll be at the Santa Fe Greenhouses/High Country Gardens Hummingbird, Bee & Butterfly Day – Featuring a Free Butterfly Release Nature lovers of all ages will have a wonderful time at Santa Fe Greenhouses’ Hummingbird, Bee & Butterfly Day. Santa Fe is on the migratory path for hummingbirds and butterflies and [...]

Wow- what a doozy of a spring and now fire…. The initial spring weather which included windy and very dry conditions altered our rearing schedule and also our nuc schedule. Everything has been delayed due to the weather- windy conditions are not condusive to rearing queens, or better put, allowing them to mate. So we [...]

Hello fellow beekeepers- update on this season’s spring queens and nucs: We have had some interesting spring weather here in the southern Rockies of northern New Mexico- snow on May 1st, May 9th, May 17th and then most recently on May 24th! This has been in between bouts of high winds- which as many know, [...]

Personalize a photo album This 2011 season we have revamped our queen rearing workshop to include info for those interested in rearing queens for self and for their communties, including club projects and regional stock swapping. Class designed for established bee stewards- recreational and professional. Class size limited to 12 students. We will be offering [...]

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A couple days paid work is available at the Native Bee Habitat Site in the east mountains, to complete barbed wire fencing & gate. Project will be approx 2 days scheduled sometime between Mar 13 and 20th. Experience doing fencing of this sort is desirable, but please feel free to contact Laurie Lange if you’re willing to [...]

Sorry folks, we are officially booked for starter nucleus colonies. Took less than a month! We are keeping short wait lists for both our Langstroth and Top Bar starters. If you would like to be on the wait list (no guarantee- all depends on Mother Nature and the bees), send us an email: ziaqueenbees@hotmail.com We [...]

There are many! folks interested these days in helping with the honeybee and native bee decline. New pests and pathogens are taking a toll on our beneficial pollinators and should we all want to continue to eat, we can work together to promote and enhance the necessary habitat for sustainable honeybee and native bee populations. [...]

We’ll have yummy honey and beeswax candles  in recycled glass along with exquisit honeycomb and beeswax jewelry at the first annual Espresso Gallery’s Valentine’s Art Bazaar. We are featured with 5 other artesans! Open Feb. 4th-6th from noon to 5pm  and Feb. 11th-14th from noon to 5pm. FREE RAFFLE, stop in an register. Espresso Gallery [...]

Melanie is looking forward to visiting Coloradan beekeepers at the Denver Beekeepers Association Feb. 21st meeting! To be held at  7pm 3550 Federal Highland Masonic Temple, Denversouth entrance Thanks to Marygael for inviting me! I’ll be talking about survivor stock establishment & rearing. I’ll also bee equipped with a thumbdrive full  of photos &  various mini presentations on seasonal managment techniques [...]

We will be offering single day seminars and several  Hands On workshops covering varied themes focused on seasonal beekeeping management techniques and tactics for beginners and for those who have had bees for several seasons +. We do not claim to be experts- by any means! But we are committed to sharing our experience and [...]