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Big Bend Conservation Alliance: Dark Skies Regional Working Group 6 messages
I'm seeing a level of organized activity in West Texas to protect dark skies and foster economic development related to dark skies that goes beyond anything I have seen in either New Mexico or Arizona
I'm seeing a level of organized activity in West Texas to protect dark skies and foster economic development related to dark skies that goes beyond anything I have seen in either New Mexico or Arizona
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By David Oesper
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Valentine TX contact
Each year Valentine has a party that is underwritten by Big Bend Brewing in Alpine. Mahala Guevara, vice president of Big Bend Brewing, is the contact guy for it. He might be worth giving a call.
Each year Valentine has a party that is underwritten by Big Bend Brewing in Alpine. Mahala Guevara, vice president of Big Bend Brewing, is the contact guy for it. He might be worth giving a call.
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By jim Mccathren
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House + Observatory: Lamy, Santa Fe County, NM; 2.51 Acres
Fantastic location, south of Santa Fe and super close to the Southwest Chief Amtrak station. Way out of my price range, and not enough land for a dark-sky community of any kind, so just an FYI for any
Fantastic location, south of Santa Fe and super close to the Southwest Chief Amtrak station. Way out of my price range, and not enough land for a dark-sky community of any kind, so just an FYI for any
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By David Oesper
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House + Observatory; Hereford, Cochise County, AZ; 4.0 Acres
Hereford, AZ, is a rural subdivision. Not sure if Hereford has outdoor lighting restrictions, but Cochise County does have light pollution regulations. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/8484-S-Coyote
Hereford, AZ, is a rural subdivision. Not sure if Hereford has outdoor lighting restrictions, but Cochise County does have light pollution regulations. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/8484-S-Coyote
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By David Oesper
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Architecture and environment 3 messages
I am a native of New England now living in New Mexico. My wife is from Wisconsin but spent time in New England. Among the things we like about the American Southwest are-- --the big, open sky that is
I am a native of New England now living in New Mexico. My wife is from Wisconsin but spent time in New England. Among the things we like about the American Southwest are-- --the big, open sky that is
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By John W Briggs
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Earthships 9 messages
Has anyone had experience with Earthship homes? Something for us to consider for a dark-sky community? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthship I received this interesting note last night from a retire
Has anyone had experience with Earthship homes? Something for us to consider for a dark-sky community? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthship I received this interesting note last night from a retire
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By David Oesper
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Night-Flying Drones 2 messages
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved new rules that will allow small drones to fly over people and at night in the US. https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=2
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved new rules that will allow small drones to fly over people and at night in the US. https://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=2
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By David Oesper
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A New Community: Freedom, Georgia 2 messages
It rarely happens that a new community forms nowadays, and even though Freedom, Georgia is not a dark-sky community, their story is inspiring and might give us some good ideas. https://thefreedomgeorg
It rarely happens that a new community forms nowadays, and even though Freedom, Georgia is not a dark-sky community, their story is inspiring and might give us some good ideas. https://thefreedomgeorg
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By David Oesper
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A community without dusk-to-dawn lighting: Is it possible?
Given the rapid advancement of outdoor lighting technology and security systems in recent years, I would like to submit for your consideration that the time has come for a demonstration project where
Given the rapid advancement of outdoor lighting technology and security systems in recent years, I would like to submit for your consideration that the time has come for a demonstration project where
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By David Oesper
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Mirador Astronomy Village - Developing the Residential Community
Mirador Astronomy Village (https://miradorastrovillage.org/) will be a residential community that does public outreach. A nonprofit will be created to facilitate the public outreach and educational ac
Mirador Astronomy Village (https://miradorastrovillage.org/) will be a residential community that does public outreach. A nonprofit will be created to facilitate the public outreach and educational ac
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By David Oesper
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Hyatt Regency Maui Accessible Telescope 3 messages
Jim McCathren shared this video with me, and even though it is 30 minutes long, it is well worth watching for anyone thinking of developing an astronomy residential community that provides astronomy p
Jim McCathren shared this video with me, and even though it is 30 minutes long, it is well worth watching for anyone thinking of developing an astronomy residential community that provides astronomy p
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By David Oesper
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Housing Rule of Thumb: No More Than 30% of Your Income 6 messages
There have been interesting conversations going on over in Cohousing-L about affordable housing and all the things that can add cost to a project (like customizations), but a good rule of thumb is tha
There have been interesting conversations going on over in Cohousing-L about affordable housing and all the things that can add cost to a project (like customizations), but a good rule of thumb is tha
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By David Oesper
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Mirador Astronomy Village Update 10-22-2020 4 messages
Wanted to give you all an update on where we are currently with the Mirador Astronomy Village project. #1 We are in the process of forming an LLC whose members/owners would be anyone who invests at le
Wanted to give you all an update on where we are currently with the Mirador Astronomy Village project. #1 We are in the process of forming an LLC whose members/owners would be anyone who invests at le
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By David Oesper
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Astrostays: Community-Driven Astrotourism for Creating Sustainable Livelihoods 2 messages
This is an interesting project. Sonal Asgotraa in India gave a presentation on Astrostays during the IDA virtual conference this past weekend. I was unable to attend since her presentation was at 3:30
This is an interesting project. Sonal Asgotraa in India gave a presentation on Astrostays during the IDA virtual conference this past weekend. I was unable to attend since her presentation was at 3:30
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By David Oesper
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Mirador Astronomy Village LLC
Mirador Astronomy Village LLC will be forming within the next few days. We are currently looking for Founding Members. A Member of the LLC needs to invest at least $1000. As an investor, your investme
Mirador Astronomy Village LLC will be forming within the next few days. We are currently looking for Founding Members. A Member of the LLC needs to invest at least $1000. As an investor, your investme
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By David Oesper
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A way to get started 2 messages
A way to get started and provide affordable housing: Co-Living Meets Van Life at Kibbo Kibbo gives your van a place to call home. https://www.treehugger.com/co-living-meets-van-life-kibbo-5082665 A ni
A way to get started and provide affordable housing: Co-Living Meets Van Life at Kibbo Kibbo gives your van a place to call home. https://www.treehugger.com/co-living-meets-van-life-kibbo-5082665 A ni
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By Sharon Villines
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Press Release: NSF Awards $256,000 to Startup Building Adobe Homes With Drones 4 messages
Wanted to share with you a press release (see attached) from a new company called Terran Robotics that is developing the capability to build adobe homes and other adobe structures at substantially low
Wanted to share with you a press release (see attached) from a new company called Terran Robotics that is developing the capability to build adobe homes and other adobe structures at substantially low
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By David Oesper
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West Texas Friends of the Night Sky 2 messages
For any dark-sky communities (like Mirador) considering establishing in West Texas, there is an organization in the process of forming that will be a great ally: the West Texas Friends of the Night Sk
For any dark-sky communities (like Mirador) considering establishing in West Texas, there is an organization in the process of forming that will be a great ally: the West Texas Friends of the Night Sk
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By David Oesper
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Consensus Decision Making & a Consensus Community 9 messages
There were some earlier messages on consensus that I also wanted to respond to and didn’t have time. This one as notes from a workshop so it raises all the points. I’ve been using consensus decision-m
There were some earlier messages on consensus that I also wanted to respond to and didn’t have time. This one as notes from a workshop so it raises all the points. I’ve been using consensus decision-m
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By Sharon Villines
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Rainwater Harvesting in the Desert 4 messages
Dust is an ever-present concern in a desert environment, and there can be many days between rain events. Many rain events will be spotty in addition to the occasional gully-washers. There will be a si
Dust is an ever-present concern in a desert environment, and there can be many days between rain events. Many rain events will be spotty in addition to the occasional gully-washers. There will be a si
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By David Oesper
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