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This letter is to notify you and your company that The Village Mercantile LLC located in Corrales, NM has sold its assets and business interests as of 07/01/2025 to: S&K Services Incorporated DBA Village Mercantile 225 Willow Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 erienne.kriesch@gmail.com or shane.stumvoll@gmail.com  The new owners are Shane Stumvoll and Erienne Kriesch. I am excited for them and feel they are the best fit to move the store forward.  They will be operating The Village Mercantile Home and Farm Store located at 3675 Corrales Rd, Corrales, NM 87048. Current email addresses and phone numbers will not change. The current team will not change...

It may seem like common sense, but a horse that is overweight is a horse that will struggle in warmer temperatures. The fat on a horse acts as insulation, great in the winter, but come summer this is a major issue. An obese horse in the summer can result in heat stress. This is why it’s vital to keep tabs on your horses’ body condition score during all seasons. A proper body condition score (BCS) for growing and performance horses, as well as general-use horses, should be kept at 4-7, with a 5 being “ideal”. Broodmares should generally be kept...

Summer is officially upon us! This crowd-favorite season means outdoor activities galore, and with some easy planning for us humans, we can manage the heat with cooler, lighter clothing, hydration and shade…but what about our feathered friends? Here’s what to do when keeping chickens cool? When cold, chickens (and many birds) are the ultimate in resourceful heating. They fluff up their feathers, which traps air between the layers, creating an instant downy coat. In summer, there’s no way to strip down – and molt won’t happen until daylight decreases in the fall months. Because chickens cannot sweat, it makes them...

A clean, organized tack room doesn’t just look better—it helps your daily routines run smoother. Summer is the perfect time to give your tack room a refresh and ensure all your gear is in top shape. Why It Matters: Heat and humidity can accelerate wear on leather goods, cause mold or mildew, and lead to disorganized chaos if your space isn’t maintained. Plus, proper storage can extend the life of your tack and tools. Tips for a Tack Room Refresh: Purge Old or Broken Items: If it’s damaged beyond repair or hasn’t been used in years, it’s time to let...

What does good value in a feed mean to you? Is it a fair price? Quality ingredients? Less waste? NatureWise Nourishing was formulated with these things in mind. Our customers mentioned seeing a lot of dust and small pieces—what we call fines—at the bottom of feed bags. And, just for you, we developed NatureWise Nourishing, a new feed with a specialized cooking process that minimizes fines and also offers better nutrient absorption. It’s an all-around win—and an exceptional value—for you and your birds. NatureWise Nourishing is made with a process similar to that used to make pet foods. It allows...