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Better data, better decisions: Upcoming census will capture a complete picture of New Mexico agriculture!    In just a few months, America’s farmers and ranchers will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their communities and industry by … Continued

  Dear Acequia Commissioner or Mayordomo, Thank you so much for your contributions to your local acequia. The New Mexico Acequia Association is conducting a statewide acequia needs assessment and we need your participation. The New Mexico Acequia Association is … Continued

By Enrique Romero, NMAA Staff Attorney New Mexico law requires that an elected official of an acequia – commissioners or mayordomo – be an owner of “an interest in the ditch or the water therein”.  An “interest” in this case … Continued

As political subdivisions, acequias are required to follow the Open Meetings Act, which is intended to allow the public access to decision-making by elected officials. The Open Meetings Act requires that meetings of the acequia be open to the public … Continued

  Name of Supervisor: Marcos Valdez, East Rio Arriba SWCD District Manager Names of YCC Crew: Caitlin Ortega, Deandre Velasquez, Michael Purdy, and Chavela Trujillo. This project engaged local youth in conservation by applying technology to the importance of soil … Continued

Dear Commissioners, The New Mexico Acequia Association (NMAA) is dedicated to strengthening acequias and protecting acequia water rights. As part of our Acequia Governance Project, NMAA assists acequias in developing and implementing bylaws. Bylaws are the governing document of the … Continued

NMAA would like to recognize all the participants in the 2017 Acequia Photo & Art Contest. Thank you for all your beautiful submissions that honor acequia culture, traditions, and practices. We will honor our winners at the Congreso de las … Continued