Archive for March 16, 2010

New Orleans Woman Wins NM HGTV Dream Home

by John Weckerle

A former science teacher and Peace Corps volunteer from New Orleans, whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, has won the HGTV Dream Home located at San Pedro Overlook near Cedar Crest.  The winner, Myra Lewis, won a $2 million package which included the fully furnished home, a 2010 GMC Terrain, and $500,000.

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El Nino Rides Again

by John Weckerle

Winter Sunrise in Southern Santa Fe County -  Photo by John Weckerle

Winter Sunrise - Southern Santa Fe County

Sunday’s snowstorm brought about a foot of snow to New Mexico Central headquarters.  Fortunately for us, the snow melted sufficiently to allow us to make our appointments in Albuquerque yesterday afternoon.  First thing in the morning, though, the snow was fresh and deep, allowing your editor and Senior Snowpack Analyst Wilson to set out just before sunrise and survey the situation.  We were not disappointed, and we’re looking forward to the April (and thereafter) flowers that will likely benefit from the recent weather.