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

Support Our Work

You can help provide vital support to our projects including the Acequia Governance Project, Youth Education programs, and the Los Sembradores Farmer Training Program
DONATE

Donations help support our programs and general operating expenses. We greatly appreciate donations of any amount.

 
JOIN

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.

 

We're Hiring!

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
3 Sep 2025

Sembrador Reflection – Nicasio
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By Nicasio,  Sembrador Apprentice The Sembradores program, so far, has been everything it promised and more. Since April, we’ve learned to make rows by hand with cavadores and planted seeds with prayer. We’ve... READ MORE
3 Sep 2025

Sembrador Reflection – Aidas
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By Aidas Worthington,  Sembrador Apprentice After a quarter of a year with our instructors, the Sembradores program has proven itself  to be an illuminating experience. Not only has it been great training in... READ MORE
31 Jul 2025

Summer Reflection – David
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By David Silva,  Sembrador Apprentice   Throughout the spring and summer program for Los Sembradores has been incredible. Wonderful conversations during working on the farm seem to always arise that relate to life... READ MORE