EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

An Invitation to our Santa Cruz Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Santa Cruz, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Taste news in brief April 15

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Santa Cruz area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts New Mexico’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Doing the right thing a " even when no one is watching

County, pueblo negotiate Sombrillo wastewater

Weekend Activities in and around Santa Cruz

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Santa Cruz organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Santa Cruz is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Santa Cruz area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Santa Cruz Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Santa Cruz! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Santa Cruz area and around the...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Santa Cruz

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Santa Cruz,...

Don’t let dining out in the Santa Cruz area do you in!

Going out to eat in Santa Cruz and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Santa Cruz in a Tough Market

It's pretty much accepted fact that a New Mexico home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
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