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

Here in New Mexico, there is a long tradition of being caretakers and protectors of the water in the arid environment we call home. “El Agua es Vida/Water is Life” is a universal concept that echoes the fundamental importance of … Continued

                  Enter your photograph and you could win cash prizes   1st Place- $150.00 2nd Place- $100.00 3rd Place- $50.00   *Your photo could be featured in NMAA Publications Winners will be … Continued

By Enrique Romero, NM Legal Aid   NMAA and NMLA have fielded a number of technical assistance requests dealing with the issue of what sort of documentation banks should be requesting from acequias when opening a bank account. Typically, the … Continued

By Juliet Garcia-Gonzales I have many beautiful memories of my family's corn field. Since I was a child, this was the field that grew rows and rows of maiz concho, sometimes blue corn, a variety of root vegetables, alberjon, and … Continued

Acequias are political subdivisions of the state. One of the responsibilities as a unit of local government is compliance with the Audit Act. For smaller local governments, such as acequias, the Office of the State Auditor has a "Tiered System" … Continued

In acequia country, Fall is a time for harvesting crops, enjoying the changing colors, picking pinon, and stacking firewood for the winter. In many acequias, it is also time for acequia annual membership meetings. While the sacando la acequia (cleaning … Continued

Opening circle and Fall Equinox Altar offerings -Photo taken by Olivia Romo, NMAA Staff   On September 23, 2016 Las Comadres de Las Acequias, NMAA'sWomen's Leadership Caucus, gathered at the historic Los Luceros Ranch in Alcalde, NM.  This gathering was … Continued

Los musicos de nuestra agua! 2013 Congreso de las Acequias at Bishops Lodge in Santa Fe, NM -Photo taken by Seth Roffman This November marks the 17th annual Congreso de las Acequias, the largest statewide gathering of acequias in New … Continued

(Acequia Name) _______________________________________ RESOLUTION NO. ___ WHEREAS, the _________________________________ met for its Regular Membership meeting on ___________________ at ______________________; and WHEREAS, Section 10-15-1(B) of the Open Meetings Act (Sections 10-15-1 to 10-15-4, NMSA 1978) states that, except as may be … Continued