The NM Acequia Association, American Friends Service Committee, & USDA Presents:
The Rio Pecos Agricultural & Water Rights Workshop
Co-Sponsored by the Cow Creek Basin Acequia Association
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Sherriff's Posse 104 S Main St Pecos, NM
6:00pm-8:00pm
| 5:45pm | Dinner |
Sofia Valencia, Cow Creek Basin Acequia Associaion
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| 6:00pm |
Welcome & Introductions
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American Friends Service Committee, Sayrah Namaste
New Mexico Acequia Association, Paula Garcia
NM Acequia Commission, Ralph Vigil
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| 6:15pm |
Water Rights: Are Yours at Risk?
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Enrique Romero, NM Legal Aid
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6:45pm
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Organizing to Protect Water Rights
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Richard Valencia, President of Cow Creek Basin Acequia Association
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7:00pm
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Projects Supporting Farmers-AFSC's Regional work
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Patrick Jaramillo, American Friends Service Committee
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7:15pm
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Practical Tips for Land Restoration and Production
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Tom Dominguez, Extension Ag Agent Santa Fe County
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7:30pm
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USDA Programs
for Acequias, Farmers & Ranchers
Acequia Governance Program Technical Assistance
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Serafina Lombardi, NM Acequia Association
Olivia Romo, NM Acequia Association
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7:45pm
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Update on Local Water Rights Issues
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Open Discussion
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8:00pm
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Closing & Thanks
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