We the people of the acequias, will gather at the 2016 Congreso de las Acequias in Taos NM to declare our inter-generational plan for the future of acequias in the state of New Mexico, and continue to counter the economic, … Continued
Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:00am-5:00pm Chama Senior Center, Chama, NM (between Lowe's Supermarket & Chevron) Workshop Topics include: State & county laws and liabilities pertaining to prescribed burning Smoke management requirements Weather issues related to burning Burn plan requirements … Continued
"Las Mañanitas as the contestants pick garlic!" Photo courtesy John T. Denne / NNMC By Pilar Trujillo, NMAA Staff The air was fresh and the early morning dew had not yet been burned off by the sun on … Continued
Photo taken by Sembrando Semillas Participants Sembrando Semillas is our inter-generational program created in 2006 to engage younger generations in the continuation of agriculture and land based traditions associated with acequias. We are cultivating a network of families, youth, mentors, … Continued
The New Mexico Acequia Association is pleased to announce another successful statewide Acequia Conference that happened on June 16th 2016 at the Santa Fe Community College. This year we focused on the importance of Organizing to Protect Acequias by highlighting … Continued
2014/2015 New Mexico Acequia Rehabilitation Regional Conservation Partnership Program (NMAR-RCPP) Partnership Program amongst Interstate Stream Commission, New Mexico Acequia Association, Taos SWCD, East Rio Arriba SWCD, Upper Chama SWCD, Tierra Y Montes SWCD, Socorro SWCD, Natural Resources Conservation Service, … Continued
By Beverly Tafoya Leon Tafoya is a lifelong resident of San Fidel, NM and is currently the Mayordomo of Acequia San Jose de la Cienega for 7 years and former president. Leon's father was a chef for the Harvey … Continued
The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (ISC) received a Capital Outlay Appropriation from the Legislature in the 2014 Regular Session to plan, design, renovate, construct and equip improvements to acequias statewide! The ISC has approved $1,700,000 to be utilized … Continued
Photo taken by Travis Mckenzie By Travis Mckenzie Que Vivan Las Acequias y Que Viva La Gente! I have had the honor of learning about and being a part of the Sembrando Semillas network since 2007 and it … Continued
Photo taken by Jacinta Chavez, Taos NM Edited by NMAA Staff The ultimate test of the power of custom is drought. Old-timers agreed that everyone suffers from drought when you're on an acequia, some more than others, partly by … Continued