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
Women have had a historical role in the support and survival of acequias for generations, including their role as farmers and irrigators, serving as elected officials in some cases, providing labor and meals for … Continued
By Harold Trujillo, NMAA Presdient "As I reflect on my first year as president and as cofounder of the New Mexico Acequia Association, I see that much has been accomplished and much work remains … Continued
By Paula Garcia The 2016 legislative session will start on Tuesday, January 19th and will continue for 30 days. For our state lawmakers, two of the primary goals of a 30-day session … Continued
¡Feliz Navidad! May this Christmas bring joy and happiness to your homes and families as we celebrate with food grown from an abundant irrigation season, preserve and pass on traditional stories, wisdom, and spending … Continued
Photos by: Seth Roffman "Unidos, Defendemos Nuestras Aguas" By Olivia Romo On Saturday, November 21st 2015 our acequia leaders, farmers, and supporters gathered at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in the South Valley of … Continued
Gilbert Sandoval, President of Jemez River Basin Coalition of Acequias. The Coalition works together to prioritize infrastructure projects and applies as a group, with Gilbert's acequia as a fiscal agent, for Capital … Continued
On December 4, 2015, NMAA held a workshop entitled Acequia Pathways to Funding: Financial Compliance at the Nambe Community Center. Collaborators on the workshop included the Office of the State Auditor, the Department of … Continued
Regional Water Planning: Acequia Voices are Needed The participation of acequia leadership in regional water planning is vital. The Office of the State Engineer is currently working with the state's 16 regions to update their plans. Regional Water Plans support: … Continued