Outdoors notes Oct 11, 2009
DNR to offer state lands for metallic minerals exploration. The DNR will hold the state's 31st sale of metallic minerals exploration and mining leases, tentatively scheduled for January 2010 ... The lands being considered have been offered in previous metallic minerals lease sales, but based on the interest shown by industry, new geologic data, and exploration techniques developed during the past few years, it's believed there is potential for the discovery of mineral resources within these... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
On Sunday, Anna Domitrovic, geologist and former curator of minerals for the Sonoran Desert Museum, will be on hand to answer any questions about minerals in found locally. The Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club is a nonprofit organization. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Class in a glass Jul 22, 2009
If you sense the aroma of soil or minerals, that's "earthiness"; the "finish" is what you taste after you've swallowed; and "length" refers to how long you can taste the wine after you've swallowed. "Mouthfeel" is the word used to describe the texture of a wine; "complexity" is used to describe wines that contain many flavours and smells; and "balance" is the concept of all those flavours and smells working together. (The Age, Australia)
Glorias Jewelry and Gemstones marks 25 years Jun 30, 2009
We also keep Bisbee minerals at the forefront ... That was a hit with collectors, especially when it came to the minerals that are only present in Bisbee ... One of the unique and rare rock types Dixon sells is campbellite a beautiful multi-colored blend of eight different minerals. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Brentwood Tower Apartments sold for $5.35M Jun 20, 2009
80401 Golden Minerals Co. leased 16,936 square feet of space in this office building ... Golden Minerals is the successor to Apex Silver Mines Ltd. (Pink Sheets: APXSQ), which emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as Golden Minerals in March. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
See gems, rocks, minerals, arts, crafts, antiques and coins during this 10-day fair. On the southwest corner of the Interstate 10 and Highway 95 in Quartzsite. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
