The 48V Solar High-Desert Resilience Hub
48V Solar Sizing for 24/7 Baseline Needs I’m researching and building a scalable 48V solar system on a budget. Living…
Field Notes from the Llano
High-Desert Grain: Growing Wheat in the 87062
High desert grain. Growing wheat in the high desert of New Mexico isn’t just about the harvest; it’s about water…
The 12-Hour Secret: Mastering Bambara Groundnuts in High-Altitude Gardens
I recently received some Bambara groundnuts at a community seed swap. This is my first encounter with them. Here is…
A Blackened Scar on the Llano: A Wake-Up Call for Fire Safety
Let’s talk about fire safety. Two days ago, the wind on the Llano wasn’t just a nuisance—it was a weapon.…
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Perimeter Defense on the Llano: Redefining Security in the Rio Grande Estates
Perimeter Defense on the Llano: Redefining Security in the Rio Grande Estates In the high desert of Socorro County, perimeter…
Transforming Waste into Life: The Compost Pit Bed is Live
This week, I “closed” the cycle on my first compost pit garden bed. What started in October as a simple…
Let’s Talk About Stray & Feral Dogs on the Llano
I was already working on this post, then the neighbors dog waking me up just after 4 am this morning…
Community OSINT for Sustainable Security: Coming Soon
We’re all here because we’re not all there Often when visiting with neighbors the topic of crime, theft, tweakers, dumping,…
Respect the Biology of Decay
A Whole Systems Philosophy for Sustainability Introduction: The Taboo of Rot We have spent a century sanitizing our lives, treating…
The Era of Citizen Science
Empowering the Modern Steward In an age where data moves faster than the weather, the gap between “expert” and “enthusiast”…