We hope you can join us as we celebrate our 26th year of advocacy for New Mexico's acequias! "¡Unidos, Defendemos Nuestras Aguas!" the 16th annual Congreso de las Acequias will take place on Saturday, November 21st at the National Hispanic … Continued

DALLAS – (Oct. 8, 2015) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced TEWA Woman United was selected as a grant recipient to address environmental justice (EJ) issues in Española, N. M. The grant enables the organization to conduct research, … Continued

It takes a diverse network of farmers, ranchers, processors, distributors and market organizers to make a difference in the future of agriculture. Join us to discuss your best ideas for ensuring a robust food and agriculture system in New Mexico. … Continued

The Pojoaque Valley Irrigation District is seeking to hire a Part Time (30 hours per week) Office Manager. Must have Quick Books and Microsoft Office Experience.    Familiarity of Acequia Operations desired.   Email resumes to: pvidistrict1@hotmail.com OR deliver to … Continued

Rural Coalition Assembly and National Rural Gathering Traditional Food Systems:Building a Future for Our Children Taos, New Mexico–October 2-3, 2015 Immediately Following NLFRTA 10th Anniversary Conference, join us for preconference on Oct 1 https://www.ruralco.org/category/participate/   Our Assembly and National Rural … Continued

WHEN and WHERE IS THE 10th Anniversary Conference? The 10th Anniversary Conference will be held September 30 – October 1, 2015 at the Hotel Blue in Albuquerque, NM.    The schedule is as follows: Wed. Sept. 30  (8 AM – … Continued

 Livestock Indemnity Program Benefits Available to New Mexico Producers (Albuquerque, N.M.), August 31, 2015 – New Mexico USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, Molly Manzanares reminds producers who suffered qualifying livestock losses due to attacks by animals reintroduced … Continued

        USDA Minority Farmers Advisory Committee to Submit Letters to Secretary Vilsack Paula Garcia, NMAA Executive Director, was recently selected to chair the USDA Minority Farmers Advisory Committee (MFAC), which is a committee appointed by the USDA … Continued

Twelve families, Twelve miles, Twelve years By: Toribio Garcia Since I was a small child, I have been fascinated by the story of the acequias in Chamisal, the 12 families, 12 miles, and 12 years. Since I was little I … Continued