Resources magazine

Spring 1999

Features

	THE GIVING RIVER  by D'Lyn Ford and Terry Canup  Agriculture, growing cities and environmentalism want what the Rio Grande gives.
	DEVELOPMENT ON THE LAST FRONTIER  by Terry Canup  The Mesilla Valley finally appears on the verge of an economic surge.  A Fair Market Solution
	MESILLA VALLEY: THE RIO RUNS THROUGH IT  by Natalie Johnson Made possible by the Rio Grande, the Mesilla Valley's diverse agriculture feeds the economy and the culture.
	ONION RESEARCH: PEELING AWAY THE LAYERS FOR PROFIT  NMSU researchers are developing onion varieties that could help extend the season and expand marketing options for growers.

Departments

Guest Corner

• Mesilla Valley farmers hold their own

Hot Stuff

• Acres of alfalfa support dairy industry(Spring 1999)
• Leaping lizards  (Spring 1999)
• It's in their genes! (Spring 1999)

Ademas

• Agriculture revs the Mesilla Valley's economic engine