During the 2016 session, the State Legislature approved HB 219, Severance Tax Bond Projects, which includes $930,247 for acequias and community ditches throughout the state. Assuming approval by Governor Susana Martinez, several acequias will receive funding for a variety of … Continued
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on February 12th 2016 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners across the nation together will direct up to $720 million towards 84 conservation projects that will help communities improve water quality, … Continued
By Paula Garcia The 90-10 program, which administered by the Interstate Stream Commission (ISC) through the Acequia Construction Program, has been successfully funding acequia projects for about the past three decades. It is a cost-share program in which state funding … Continued
By Olivia Romo, NMAA Staff "Un año si, y un año no" is a dicho spoken by many acequia farmers in New Mexico who understand that our weather cycles present challenges like drought, … Continued
By Olivia Romo, NMAA Staff Acequias have historic, centuries old easements also known as derechos de entrada y salida or derechos de pasar. Acequia easements are recognized in state law, yet there are many disputes that arise over these … Continued
Love Letter To An Acequia Farmer By Olivia Romo, NMAA Staff The sounds of the bellowing cows, crunch of the snow,ice, and the slapping of wind against the plastic of the hoophouses remind me of you … Continued
The NMAA is hosting a series of workshops on Acequia Audits and Budgets in collaboration with the Department of Finance and Administration and the Office of the State Auditor. Workshop topics will include an overview of acequia responsibilities for … Continued
By Travis McKenzi On November 7th our Sembrando Semillas familia came from Abiquiu, Atrisco, Chamisal, Chimayo, Española and Mora to celebrate our end of the year Cambalache at el rancho de Los Luceros in Alcalde. People brought the fruits … Continued
Featured Article in the 2016 Green Fire Times By Paula Garcia Introduction: Creating visions for our future is about expressing hope and commitment, realizing that articulating a vision also commits you to manifesting that vision through a lifetime … Continued
By Paula Garcia During the past two years, the Legislative Interim Committee on Land Grants has done some good work on developing policy recommendations and drafting legislation to benefit land grants. One policy proposal would not only benefit land … Continued