Thursday, May 28, 2009

NEWS OF INTEREST!

Gene Lopez is in the state, US and international news with his concern that local New Mexico chiles may be in danger of extinction. The Associated Press carried the story. Gene roasts chiles at the Espanola Farmers Market.

Farmers' market season is upon us. The publication Edible Santa Fe has a listing of area markets in its current issue. The Espanola Farmers Market is on the list.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

ESPANOLA FARMERS MARKET TO START NEW SEASON

June 15th opens the 2009 season for the Espanola Farmers Market. The theme of the season is "MORE." There will be more vendors, more shade, more chairs for sitting and visiting. For example, there will be 14 canopies comparied to four last year. The participation in the market dramatically increased after the move to the new location. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available! During the summer and fall, the Espanola Farmers Market is open every Monday from 10 am until 5pm, including holidays, throughout the growing season. We are located at 1005 N. Railroad Avenue just down the street from the corner with Fairview.

Our hats off to the current board of directors for the behind-the-scenes work to keep the Espanola Farmers Market moving forward: Fred Martinez, President; Seraphine Montoya, Vice President; Patti Lounsbury, Secretary; Johnnie de Schweintz, Treasurer; Sabra Moore, Market Manager. Board Members: Rudy & Bernie Cordova (Espanola); Johnnie DeSchweintz (Santa Cruz); Leonard & Luz Lopez (Santa Fe); Patti Lounsbury (Los Alamos); Fred Martinez (Dixon); Mary Parsaca (Velarde); Sabra Moore (Abiquiu); Tomas Cordova (Fairview); Gene Lopez (Alcalde); Susio Lucero (Dixon); Joseph Merhege (Fairview); Elefio & Seraphine Montoya (Chimayo); Ida Salazar (Espanola); Clark De Schweinitz (Legal Advisor); Marguerite Kearns (Blog).