By Olivia Romo, NMAA Staff Acequias have historic, centuries old easements also known as derechos de entrada y salida or derechos de pasar. Acequia easements are recognized in state law, yet there are many disputes that arise over these … Continued
Love Letter To An Acequia Farmer By Olivia Romo, NMAA Staff The sounds of the bellowing cows, crunch of the snow,ice, and the slapping of wind against the plastic of the hoophouses remind me of you … Continued
The NMAA is hosting a series of workshops on Acequia Audits and Budgets in collaboration with the Department of Finance and Administration and the Office of the State Auditor. Workshop topics will include an overview of acequia responsibilities for … Continued
By Travis McKenzi On November 7th our Sembrando Semillas familia came from Abiquiu, Atrisco, Chamisal, Chimayo, Española and Mora to celebrate our end of the year Cambalache at el rancho de Los Luceros in Alcalde. People brought the fruits … Continued
Featured Article in the 2016 Green Fire Times By Paula Garcia Introduction: Creating visions for our future is about expressing hope and commitment, realizing that articulating a vision also commits you to manifesting that vision through a lifetime … Continued
By Paula Garcia During the past two years, the Legislative Interim Committee on Land Grants has done some good work on developing policy recommendations and drafting legislation to benefit land grants. One policy proposal would not only benefit land … Continued
Rio Arriba County Producers May be Eligible for Emergency Conservation Program Assistance Signup accepted November 28th through December 23rd 2016 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFSA/bulletins/1734739?reqfrom=share
Request for Proposals The NMAA is seeking a qualified contractor to rebuild the organization's website, www.lasacequias.org. The current website is in need of substantial improvements including the following: Modern, user-friendly, visually appealing design Expanded content on the subject of acequias … Continued
The Board of Regents of New Mexico Highlands University unanimously approved naming the social work building at the university after the late Facundo Valdez, a long-time community leader who served on the Concilio of the New Mexico Acequia Association for … Continued
Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Plans "A first step to Capital Outlay Funding -Is your acequia interested in applying for Capital Outlay from the State? -NMAA is ready to assist your acequia in completing an ICIP this winter/spring. … Continued