The Organ Mountains stand tall in the Eastern view of this Soledad Canyon Earth Builders masterpiece of a home. With an official HERS rating of a 36, this home beats all odds in relationship to its size. At 5,705 sq. feet of heated area (1,300 sq. ft. of it a walk-out basement) it is a […]
March 14, 2014 Newsletter
Dear Friends & Fans, Spring is in the air! For us that means the Spring Showcase of Homes is around the corner. We are very excited to present our 2014 Spring Showcase Home. It is the only earthen home in the Showcase of Homes. It is a home with 18″ rammed earth walls that will […]
February 8, 2013 Newsletter
Greetings Soledad Friends, January left as quickly as it showed up! 2013 is upon us—13 is a number that is known for its “bad luck” qualities. Not something I put much credence on. But yet there is a little bit of wariness about it! As I got to thinking about it a bit more I realized […]
December 11, 2012 Newsletter
Friends of Soledad Canyon, I am glad I don’t count on my writing for a living! It’s been awhile since I have been inspired to write our Newsletter! I wonder why. The end of autumn brings the beginning of Ramming Walls on our Berrenda Ranch project. We are at the end of week two. The weather […]
August 30, 2012 Newsletter
Greetings to everyone across this great land of ours! September is upon us — school zones, Aggie Football, green chile roasting in the air, Salsa Fiesta, Wine Festival, Election Time…Fall activities are in full swing. This summer was full of activities and trips, as well. Our most recent TEG (The Earthbuilders’ Guild) meeting was held in […]
June 22, 2012 Newsletter
Welcome Summer… For us the beauty of summer has been here for more than a month-officially it was here Wednesday afternoon at 5:09 p.m. I have already had many activities that ooze with summer-a day at the water park (how can you be cold on such a hot day!), salmon on the grill, a visit […]
April 23, 2012 Newsletter
Dear Soledad Canyon Earth Builders Fans, Friends & Family, You are cordially invited to attend our Opening! Spring Showcase 2012 opens its doors this coming Friday at 4:00 p.m.! It has been a road well traveled. What began about 4 years ago is coming to a close. Bob & Cindy Oheim’s home at 1332 Saltillo […]
How to Build a Rammed Earth Home in Las Cruces New Mexico
Pat Bellestri-Martinez, General Contractor of Soledad Canyon Earth Builders, talk about how to build a rammed earth home at Picacho Mountain in Las Cruces New Mexico [youtube:http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkBWeWfD8o0&feature=channel_video_title]