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About Paseo del Norte Beekeepers Association
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Paseo del Norte Beekeeper Association

Founded in 2014 by Michael Duchoquette and Bob Reneau, the Paseo del Norte Beekeepers Association is one of the largest regional clubs for both hobbyist and commercial beekeepers.

Our members range from those just starting out in beekeeping to seasoned hobbyists who have enjoyed this practice for years. Some have even used their knowledge and experience to become commercial beekeepers. All share a passion for the fascinating and remarkable world of honey bees.

The purpose of the Paseo del Norte Beekeepers Association is to provide members with engaging and practical information about honey bees and the “how-to's” of beekeeping.

The club also offers educational programs to the general public, covering honey bees, native bees, and the benefits of bees and beekeeping within our communities.

The benefits of honey and beekeeping

Paseo del Norte Beekeepers Association provides our membership with interesting and practical information about honey bees and the “how-to’s” of beekeeping. The club also provides the general public with educational programs about honey bees and the benefits of honey and beekeeping in El Paso, Santa Teresa, Las Cruces and other communities in Southern New Mexico.

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3000

Native species of bees in the Northern Chihuahuan Desert

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60,000

Bees per strong beehive

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0.03

ounce of honey per bee lifetime

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2,000,000

flowers visit per pound of honey

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Executive Committee

Michael Hallberg

President

Vk Mel

Vice President

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Erika Moeller

Secretary

Michele Ungvarsky

Treasurer

Eduardo Linares

Dona Ana County Member at Large

Brad Davison

Dona Ana County Member at Large

Bob Reneau

Member at Large

Scott Anderson

El Paso County Member at Large

Josh Meier

Past PresidentPresident

Bill Hooten

Education/Mustard Seed

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Committees

John Powers, Chair

Native Bee Habitat

Michael Hallberg

Social Media Committee

Vk Mel, Chair

Program Committee

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Bee Rescue Committee

Bob Reneau, Chair

Membership Committee

Open

Social Committee

Vk Mel

Website Committee

Bob Reneau

Website Committee

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Special Interest Groups

Michael Hallberg

Langstroth Interest Group

Scott Anderson, Chair

Top Bar Interest Group

Bob Reneau, Chair

AZ Slovenian Hive Special Interest Group

Brad Davison, Chair

Layens Hive Special Interest Group

Vk Mel

Apimaye Hives

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Charter Members

Tomas and Mercedes Aguilar
Scott Anderson
Steven Cameron
Crysti Couture
Tom Chaney and Michele Ungvarsky
Robert and Christina Cooney
Michael Duchoquette
Andrew Garcia
Hector Granados and Yazika Delgado-Rios
Mike Hartlage and Janie Conyers
Bill and Pam Hooten
Jim and Mary Jordan
Larry and Jill Kindrick
Brad and Robin Kohler
Victor A LaFave
Theresa Larson
Josh Meier
Charlie Mabry
Ralph Payan
Carol and George Pouy
Brannon and Mary Lou Rasberry
Terri Rittman Rutter
Austin Reneau and Ann Marie Smith
Bob and Carol Reneau
Keenan Tegmeyer
Luis and Laura Terrazas
Chuck Turner
Elizabeth Turner
Matt and Terri Vaughn
Lynn and Sharon Whatley
Glen Word