We are happy to share a final reflection piece written by our 2023 Los Sembradores Farmer Training program graduate, Claudia Vialpando. This was her first year in agriculture, and she was very enthusiastic about how to create a small business … Continued
By Donne Gonzales, NMAA Los Sembradores Farm Trainer There are a few things to think about when starting to plan a home garden with vegetables, fruits, and flowers. First, it’s important to consider if this garden is for your personal … Continued
Blog by Donne Gonzales, NMAA Farm Trainer Planting ‘three sisters’ May 2023 at the NMAA demonstration Farm As we roll into June many of us are finishing up with our spring planting. Our team wanted to share what we have … Continued
We are pleased to announce our 2023 cohort of Los Sembradores Farm Apprentices. The group has just begun their work together as of May, and will complete our learning in November 2023. Currently, the Sembradores are reflecting on their experience … Continued
Thank you to everyone who shared their art, stories and photography with the 2022 Acequia Art Contest. Explore the winning entries below. All work was also shared at the 2022 Congreso de Las Acequias on December 9th & 10th, 2022! … Continued
Thank you for your interest in joining us for Congreso 2020. Pre-registration to attend IN PERSON has closed. You may register in person on Friday or Saturday. If you would like to register for ONLINE ONLY participation – please complete … Continued
Acequia Parciantes living anywhere below the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Burn scar – the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) application is DUE JULY 1. This program is meant to mitigate loss of life and damage to property. Flood damage can occur 30 … Continued
PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE SAMPLE LETTER BELOW TO MAKE A COMMENT ON THE TAOS SKI VALLEY EXPANSION PROJECT. LETTERS ARE DUE BY MAY 6TH. FOR MORE DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR LETTER, SEE OUR NEWS POST … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paula Garcia lamorena@lasacequias.org 505-231-7752 Cannabis Bill Stalls Leaving Water Protections Intact (Santa Fe) – As the session drew to a close, it became clear that SB 100, the Cannabis bill, would not pass. A House committee … Continued
Attention Acequia Commissioners and Mayordomos: Guidance on Acequia Meetings during the COVID Pandemic (updated 12/21/21) Covid case numbers, hospitalizations, and deaths are on the rise nationally. In response to the new Omicron variant, the CDC has strengthened its recommendation saying, … Continued