Author Archives: Bob Pofahl
Spaceport America: Students to launch experiments into space
As launch officers make their final preparations for the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium’s (NMSGC) SL-5 Student Launch, all systems are a go for launching from Spaceport America Friday, May 20. Engineers from UP Aerospace have prepared the rocket for … Continue reading
The time it never rained: Easy steps to save our precious water
The following is a guest post by our good friend Miles Dyson of Inspection Connection. Miles is one of Las Cruces, New Mexico’s foremost Go Green experts in home inspection, energy rating, and green certification. I inherited a healthy appetite … Continue reading
Sometimes we just have to say no!
The dirty little secret about how well-written and properly enforced HOA Covenants will protect your luxury home investment Do you remember what it was like to open a Christmas present as a child, only to find you’d received socks instead … Continue reading
Things to Do: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Downtown Las Cruces NM
Contact Picacho Mountain today at 888.511.9872 for more information about things to do in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Picacho Mountain features Southern New Mexico’s premier Custom … Continue reading
Thing to Do: Spring Showcase featuring homes for sale in Las Cruces, NM
Did you miss the first weekend of Showcase of Homes? If so, here’s a little of what you missed… Don’t worry though! You still have time to see the amazing Las Cruces homes for sale. Don’t miss out on this … Continue reading
Green Building: Improve home efficiency with Energy Star
Energy Star has become a recognized household name second only to the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. It is a leader in new home performance and is setting standards for green building to meet its guidelines. Energy Star isn’t just … Continue reading
Best Place to Live: Las Cruces Aquatic Center continues to be a great attraction in Las Cruces NM
A while back in this post I told you about the new Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center indoor pool facilities. It is amazing facilities like this that make Las Cruces, NM one of the best places to live! We often … Continue reading
Things to Do: Attend the Las Cruces Spring Showcase of Homes to find out why Picacho Mountain is the best place to live!
The warm sun is shining, the flower are blooming, and the fields are being prepared for the next harvest of Hatch Green Chile… It’s spring in beautiful Las Cruces, New Mexico! In addition to amazing weather Spring means that it’s … Continue reading
Video Blog: How To Build a Rammed Earth Home in Las Cruces NM
This is the third installment of our video blog series about building rammed earth custom home at Picacho Mountain with Pat Bellestri-Martinez, General Contractor of Soledad Canyon Earth Builders. Click here to see our first Rammed Earth Video Blog post … Continue reading
Things to Do: Spring Showcase of Homes
The warm sun is shining, the flower are blooming, and the fields are being prepared for the next harvest of Hatch Green Chile… It’s spring in beautiful Las Cruces, New Mexico! In addition to amazing weather Spring means that it’s … Continue reading







