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
Sembrando Semillas Atrisco Site -Photo taken by Travis Mckenzi Youth Acequia Art Contest For ages 4 – 18 years “What does acequia culture mean to you? “Why are acequias important to your family, culture, or community?” … Continued
Ethan Vigil enjoying apples grown from Vigil Orchards- Photo taken by Marty Vigil, Acequia San Jose de la Cienega Acequia Photo Contest Enter your photograph and you could win cash prizes! 1st Place $150.00 | 2nd Place $100.00 … Continued
Crisp and Golden Fall in the Santa Barbara Watershed -Photo taken by Daniel Sonis Dear Acequia Leader, Thank you so much for your contributions to your local acequia. The New Mexico Acequia Association is conducting a statewide acequia … Continued
High water event at the headgate of Fort West Ditch- Photo taken by Linda Stailey Interview with Linda Stailey written by Serafina Lombardi, NMAA Staff The Gila acequias … Continued
By Serafina Lombardi, NMAA Staff The acequia meeting is a time to visit with friends, a stage to quarrel with neighbors. Will anyone show? Will everyone show?! Whether you look forward to meetings, or can’t wait for it to … Continued
Water is Life: Gathering for Mother Earth! For all cultures and ages!
Join the NM Acequia Association in the 18th Annual Congreso de las Acequias! "La Sabiduria del Agua: Stories of Enduring Acequias" Saturday, November 4th 2017 Santa Maria de la Paz Parish Hall, Santa Fe, NM