Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes NM Water Hauling Resource List Customer Water Hauling Resource List Local and regional companies to contact for bulk water delivery Before scheduling: Confirm service area, delivery timing, potable-water availability, minimum gallo... Oct 20, 2026
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Drinking Water Tests Explained FAQ about water test results for wells and rainwater Arsenic EPA sets the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for arsenic at 10 parts per billion (ppb) (or 0.010 parts per million). The amount of naturall... Drinking water Filtration Rainwater Water Quality Well Water Oct 12, 2026
Anika Marcus Irrigating from a Rain Barrel Rainwater harvesting is a smart and effective way to irrigate landscapes in arid environments. Oftentimes, after barrel installation, getting your water from the barrel to your future irrigation site ... Aug 14, 2026
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Which Sediment Filter Cartridge Which sediment filter cartridge is best? Wound string, melt-blown, or pleated? Water filter cartridges whose function is to trap suspended particles come in three distinct styles. String Wound Filters... Filtration Rainwater Jul 29, 2026
Anika Marcus Smoothing the Rain Often times, when collecting rain water, the small sediment washed into the barrel from the gutters and roof collects as a layer of sludge on the bottom of the tank. For safe and clean use as potable ... Drinking water Rain Barrels Rainwater Jul 27, 2026
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Peter Rabbit in your Garden If rabbits are eating newly planted vegetation, the most effective approach is to combine physical protection with a few deterrents until the plants are established. Young plants are far more vulnerab... Plants Jul 10, 2026
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Happy Weeds Many plants commonly called "weeds" in New Mexico are actually native pioneers, pollinator plants, wildlife food sources, erosion-control species, or important components of ecological restoration pro... Plants Jul 3, 2026
Anika Marcus Getting Super Into Green Stormwater Infrastructure The city of Albuquerque is chugging along into an era of sustainable responsible infrastructure slowly but surely. Past and present interest, reeducation, and collective effort is adding steam to the ... Local Resources Jun 29, 2026
Anika Marcus Looking at Look-Alikes In our high desert, it is sometimes hard to distinguish native plants and naturalized vegetation from themselves and each other. Here we have compiled a list of similar (looking) species to help you d... Permaculture Plants Jun 26, 2026
Anika Marcus Rain Barrel Options Here at Cactus Rain we carry a variety of makes, models, and colors to suit all of your water storage needs. This article will cover sizing, material, and common usage for each of our types and sizes.... Rain Barrels Rainwater Regenerative Agriculture Jun 26, 2026
Anika Marcus Rainwater Essentials Yes, Rainwater Harvesting is legal, and encouraged in New Mexico! Rainwater harvesting is either active or passive. Active rainwater harvesting involves the use of gutters, cisterns, and related equip... Rain Barrels Rain Gardens Rainwater Sustainable Landscapes Jun 18, 2026
Anika Marcus How To Keep a Clean Rain Tank Securing your tank and keeping out mosquitoes, leaves and debris is a critical step in successful rainwater collection. Be sure to remove any over-hanging trees or vegetation from over the roof. A Pre... Jun 15, 2026
