Our mission is to protect water and our acequias, to grow healthy food for our families and communities, and to honor our cultural heritage.

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You can help provide vital support to our projects including the Acequia Governance Project, Youth Education programs, and the Los Sembradores Farmer Training Program
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Donations help support our programs and general operating expenses. We greatly appreciate donations of any amount.

 
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You don't need to be an acequia parciante to become a member - anyone can join. Help grow the power of our movement!

 
POLICY ADVOCACY

We do grassroots community organizing for acequias. Learn how you can help support our policy efforts.

 

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The NMAA is seeking to fill open positions with people who are passionate about acequias, water, food, and culture.
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What We Do

Technical Assistance

We provide technical assistance on bylaws, water rights, acequia mapping, one-on-one consulting, and legal assistance.

Youth Education

We offer culturally relevant & place-based educational presentations, training, leadership development, and hands-on learning opportunities.

Farmer Training

Los Sembradores Farming Training Project was established to help cultivate a new generation of farmers with deep roots in acequia customs & traditions

Policy Advocacy

We advocate for our acequia communities, precious waters, and future generations via legislative bill tracking & lobbying through our grassroots organizing.

LATEST NEWS
26 Feb 2025

Acequia Funding Workshop 3/6/2025
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The Acequia and Community Ditch Infrastructure Fund (ACDIF) is a State of New Mexico funding source offered to acequias/community ditches that are political subdivisions of the state through the Interstate Stream Commission. ACDIF... READ MORE