March 2005

ByErik Olson

NEWSLETTER
Our four page, full color Newsletter update on conditions, on and around More Mesa and the activities of the MMPC, has been mailed. After only a few days, we already have had extremely positive feedback on this new publication. If you have signed on to our list of supporters and have not received the mailing, or if you are not on our list, but would like to receive a copy, please contact us via the Contact page.

EARTH DAY
There was overwhelming interest in More Mesa at Earth Day last year; more than 700 people visited our booth! We look forward to breaking that record this year. Check for further details in the April News.

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