Panchito and his Bike
A familiar sight for many years in Muleshoe was Francisco, "Frank," Garcia, known as Panchito to many people, intrepidly peddling his bike all over town, rain or shine, snow or sun. Panchito passed away on August 29, 2024, in Plainview, and his bike has been laid to...
Thelocactus Tulensis v. Longispinus
I have had this cactus a long time, from back when I didn't keep good records. I know I have had it a long time because of its size. It's not my prettiest cactus, but it keeps growing and blooming, and it's one that you don't always see for sale, so, of course, I...
It Must Be Time for Football-Meet the Mules!
Monday night signaled the beginning of football for the Muleshoe Mules. Meet the Mules was held in the gym this year, what with it being 100 degrees outside and the fact that last year's Meet the Mules was almost ruined by a thunderstorm. Athletic director and head...
The El Dorado Cactus Rescue Project
I toured the El Dorado Cactus Rescue project while in Santa Fe for the Mid States Cactus and Succulent Conference. I found it to be quite a worthwhile and ambitious project, I must say! The rescue project started in 2002 when cactus aficionados John "Obie" Oberhausen...
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