By Samantha Hilborn-Naluai and Jason Rodriguez, NMAA Farmer and Rancher Coordinators with help from the NMAA team. Introduction As part of the sudden and sweeping actions of the new Trump Administration, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has frozen … Continued
The Acequia and Community Ditch Infrastructure Fund (ACDIF) is a State of New Mexico funding source offered to acequias/community ditches that are political subdivisions of the state through the Interstate Stream Commission. ACDIF provides funding for the planning, engineering design … Continued
The New Mexico Acequia Association (NMAA) is committed to supporting acequias in securing Capital Outlay funds and other vital financial resources for infrastructure projects. As we head into the upcoming Legislative Session, NMAA is offering specialized assistance to help acequias … Continued
By Donne Gonzales, NMAA Farm Trainer On November 18th, 2024, we joyfully wrapped up a successful farm year for our amazing 2024 cohort! From April to November, we worked hand in hand, growing a bounty of beautiful vegetables, flowers, and … Continued
By Juan Lopez, 2024 Sembrador Apprentice As the season comes to its half way point for the Los Sembradores program we can reflect on many of the skills and lessons we have developed as new farmers. We have been taught how … Continued
By Nicholas Cruz Torres, 2024 Sembrador Apprentice Introduction: After four months of participating in Los Sembradores, I’m excited to share one of the biggest lessons I’ve come to understand: being a farmer is a lot like being a scientist. … Continued
By: Vidal Gonzales, Community Planner and Governance Specialist NMAA encourages all acequia members, commissioners, mayordomo/as and regional leaders to actively engage the Interstate Stream Commission Water Planning Process. Currently, the best way to do this is to complete their online … Continued
By Donne Gonzales, NMAA Farm Trainer, and the Sembradores Team On April 17th, 2024, the Los Sembradores team was able to spend time with Taylor Z. from the Taos Soil & Water Conservation District. Taylor was able to lead the … Continued
By, NMAA Infrastructure Team – (Vidal, Serafina, Toribio, and Paula) NMAA wants to ensure you are aware of our availability to assist, the deadline and a new procedure for submitting an Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP). All ICIPs must … Continued
By Dabi F. García, NMAA Promotora Cultural “San Isidro Labrador Patrón de los labradores, Liberta nuestro sembrado De langostas y temblores” -Alabanza de San Isidro Every year on the week around May 15th, land-based communities … Continued