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Recycled, DIY and energy saving gifts that save money and save the planet.

GM OK's electric vehicle aid with China

General Motors Co. agreed Tuesday to deepen cooperation with its flagship Chinese partner on development of electric vehicle knowhow amid pressure from Beijing

Security tightens for onion production at NM farm

Walk through the office door and be prepared to sign in on a clip board. And don't forget the security badge. No, you're not in a federal office. Nor an

Volt gets top government safety grade

The Chevrolet Volt electric car has won a five-star safety rating from the U.S. government.

Ford plans smallest engine ever

Ford Motor Co. plans to introduce its smallest engine ever by 2013, part of the race to improve fuel economy across the industry.

US to buy 116 electric cars

The Obama administration said Tuesday it is buying more than 100 Chevrolet Volts and other electric cars as it moves to improve fuel efficiency of the

TX water conservation bill heads to governor

Texas lawmakers gave final approval Saturday to offering land owner tax breaks for water conservation, an incentive plan little-seen nationwide that comes as

Scientist finds Gulf bottom still oily, dead

Oil from the BP spill remains stuck on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, according to a top scientist's video and slides that she says demonstrate the oil

Sen. Bingaman to meet with Pres. Obama

New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman has an important meeting with President Barack Obama on Wednesday. They are to talk about the country's energy policy and how

Blissmo: Site for eco-friendly deals

The holidays are fast approaching and we're all always looking for ways to save money on gifts or just in general. A new site has sprouted featuring

Seattle's tree rules prompt opposition

Towering Douglas Firs and lush urban parks helped earned Seattle the nickname Emerald City, so it's not surprising that felling a tree can prompt heated

NM VA hospital starts growers' market

The Veterans Affairs medical center in Albuquerque will kick off its 2010 growers market July 21.

Telluride may slap fee on plastic bags

Activists are asking the southwest Colorado resort town of Telluride to require grocery stores to charge customers 25 cents for each single-use plastic bag.

Demand for windmill skills cranks up

With windmill sales and interest in alternative energy rising New Mexico State University will host its annual certification workshop as it has for more than

Water workshop teaches urban tricks

Some of the many tricks to conserving water in and around urban homes will be featured in an April 30 workshop in Los Lunas.

Recycle your fishing line at Tingley

Tingley Beach is supporting Earth Day with a new program to recycle monofilament - or fishing line.

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