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Frozen fowl does bowling ball duty
Who among us hasn't stood in a supermarket, hefted a honeydew melon and gazed wistfully down an aisle? Stared and wished if only at the end of that aisle were stacked cans of green beans itching to be knocked over by a rolling piece of fruit.   (Thursday, November 19, 2009)

Snow on the Cheap
Skiers in New Mexico are like skiers everywhere: When dollars are short, they look long — and longingly — for good deals.   (Thursday, November 12, 2009)

The myths of skiing, debunked
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Alpine skiing is often considered one of the most dangerous winter sports around, especially with the horrific crash videos replayed during the evening sportscasts. However, a new study published in the November/December issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach investigates and debunks 12 common myths associated with the sport.   (Thursday, November 05, 2009)

A Path of Many Steps
When Jesús Castaneda was boy of 8 in his hometown of Agua Prieta in Sonora, Mexico, a speeding car struck him from behind. Doctors told the Castanedas their paralyzed son would never walk again.   (Thursday, November 05, 2009)

Sledding, snowshoeing just tip of fun iceberg
Having fun in the snow doesn't require strapping on skis or snowboarding down a steep hill at terrifying speeds.   (Thursday, October 29, 2009)

Bosque is aglow in autumn colors
Growing up in Corrales, Jennifer Wimberly spent her youth along the Rio Grande, where she took many walks on the wild side.   (Thursday, October 22, 2009)

Hatchery eyes more than fish
New Mexico's Rock Lake Hatchery near Santa Rosa has the potential to incubate much more than catfish, trout and walleye.   (Thursday, October 22, 2009)

Land of the people
“The possibilities are endless,” Tom Ribe exclaimed as he peered over the fence into the Valle Grande, the largest of the grassy valleys in the Valles Caldera National Preserve. “With the possibility of the Park Service assuming management, we are on the cusp of taking this property back to the citizens who own it.”   (Thursday, October 08, 2009)

Leading the Way
If you want to hike in New Mexico, you have a choice of sources for topographical maps.   (Thursday, September 24, 2009)

Bike ride for MS proves what rider can accomplish
One of my best friends called me crazy. Who would want to ride a bicycle for 150 miles?   (Thursday, September 17, 2009)

Flight of the Phoenix  (Thursday, September 10, 2009)

Run will benefit facility for kids  (Thursday, September 03, 2009)

White Sands hike is a workout  (Thursday, September 03, 2009)

Cyclists take to road to raise funds for MS fight  (Thursday, August 27, 2009)

Come join the Hike  (Thursday, August 20, 2009)

Reaching the Finish Line  (Thursday, August 13, 2009)

Open spaces room to romp  (Thursday, August 06, 2009)

Virtual Tour de France not without pain  (Thursday, August 06, 2009)

Kids learn to respect nature  (Thursday, July 30, 2009)

Taming the Wild  (Thursday, July 23, 2009)

Smoother  (Thursday, July 16, 2009)

Pyrenees? Non, non, it's Jemez!  (Thursday, July 09, 2009)

Family that camps together wants to try it again  (Thursday, July 09, 2009)

Escape to state parks for Fourth  (Thursday, July 02, 2009)

Be in safe SPOT on the trail  (Thursday, June 25, 2009)

Soaking up the Jemez  (Thursday, June 25, 2009)

Land that time forgot  (Thursday, June 18, 2009)

Nature's lifelines  (Thursday, June 04, 2009)

Family Outing  (Thursday, May 28, 2009)