"**UPDATE**
For those that are interested, I met with Dave Simon and Colleen McRoberts yesterday, and they were very receptive to the idea of allocating resources to the development of a public apiary. Both expressed concern over the threat to…"
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CABQ Public Apiary Proposal - Request for Input
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I'm searching for input on how to propose the creation of a publicly accessible apiary to CABQ. Given the importance that bees play in the success of agricultural economies and the environment as a…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Smith Nov 21, 2019.
IN NEED OF HELP! Hive turned aggressive. Need it removed ASAP
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Over the past week my only hive has turned very aggressive. For the past several days I have not been able to approach it within 15 feet without being attacked. Unfortunately that distance places…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Smith Oct 7, 2019.
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Scott Smith replied to Scott Smith's discussion CABQ Public Apiary Proposal - Request for Input
"**UPDATE**
So in a couple weeks I'm scheduled to meet with Dave Simon, CABQ Director of Parks & Recreation and Colleen McRoberts, CABQ Open Space Superintendent for an initial discussion on the idea of creating a public apiary for…"
Scott Smith replied to Scott Smith's discussion CABQ Public Apiary Proposal - Request for Input
"Thanks Amy! I'll reach out to Sara, Isaac, and Brad tomorrow. Hopefully they'll offer some good insight into applicable processes."
Abq Beeks replied to Scott Smith's discussion CABQ Public Apiary Proposal - Request for Input
"Scott,
Thanks so much for sharing this here. Sara Mancini (Office of Neighborhood Coordination, Manager) may be able to point you in the right directing. Here email is saramancini@cabq.gov. Also, city counselors Isaac Benton…"
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CABQ Public Apiary Proposal - Request for Input
I'm searching for input on how to propose the creation of a publicly accessible apiary to CABQ. Given the importance that bees play in the success of agricultural economies and the environment as a whole, I feel that getting support from the city for one or more strategically located public apiaries should be a reasonable goal. Unfortunately, I don't know who to approach within the city government to even begin the process towards approval. So, I'm reaching out to the community with hopes…See More
Scott Smith replied to Scott Smith's discussion IN NEED OF HELP! Hive turned aggressive. Need it removed ASAP
"Thanks to everyone who showed interest in relocating my hive. Unfortunately, because of my urgent need I ended up having to break out the soapy water early last week. So the hive is no longer available for relocation."
Anita Amstutz replied to Scott Smith's discussion IN NEED OF HELP! Hive turned aggressive. Need it removed ASAP
"I've found that hives grow aggressive for a variety of reasons, but they don't have a queen, and are in a populated area where there is human/animal traffic, they can be quite a nuisance. I've moved mine down to farms in the valley.…"
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IN NEED OF HELP! Hive turned aggressive. Need it removed ASAP
Over the past week my only hive has turned very aggressive. For the past several days I have not been able to approach it within 15 feet without being attacked. Unfortunately that distance places my neighbors in their attack zone as well, and out of consideration for their safety I don't have the time to troubleshoot the root cause. I attempted to introduce a new queen, thinking it may not be queen-right, but they attacked her right away so I'm thinking that isn't the issue. I am hoping…See More
Scott Smith replied to Ed Costanza's discussion Queens for Sale (marked Italians and Carniolans)
"Hi Ed, any chance you still have queens still available? I'm in need of one for a hive that isn't queen-right."
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- About me:
- New to ABQ and new to beekeeping, but loving both!
- I use the following type of bee hives:
- Langstroth
- My bee hives are primarily located here (ZIP code):
- 87111
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