It is hard work being a Commissioner or Mayordomo. Our elected officials must balance tending their own fields, family, employment, other community duties as well as the growing and shifting responsibilities of guiding their local bodies of government. It is … Continued

"Tó bee iina, El Agua es Vida, Water is Life" By: Paula Garcia & Olivia Romo   On August 5th 2015 the Silverton, Colorado Gold King Mine released the acid mine drainage that had accumulated over several years from abandoned … Continued

Celebrating Acequias & the movement in defense of water! FOOD*MUSIC*POETRY CULTURE*YOUTH ACTIVITIES Please join us as we celebrate our 26th year of advocacy for New Mexico's acequias! The Congreso de las Acequias is the annual membership meeting of the New … Continued

The New Mexico Acequia Association was invited to present to the Water and Natural Resources Legislative Interim Committee on July 28th in Taos on the topic of "Standing in Water Right Applications." The reason this topic is important is that … Continued

Does your acequia have questions about your water rights and acequia governance?  The New Mexico Acequia Association is here to support you!  The NMAA offers acequia assistance on a wide range of topics in support of your role as local … Continued

Please join us for a community discussion on the importance of claiming, perserving, and protecting water rights and trasitions in our community. Information on land-sharing models and resources are available to farmers and landowners will be provided.   Agenda Thursday, … Continued

As most everyone knows, the best way to protect your water rights is to irrigate your land.  Often times, however, irrigating is not an easy option.  Maybe a family member out of state is ill and an extended stay away … Continued

The New Mexico Acequia Association is hosting the 3rd Annual Mayordomo Commissioner conference.  The purpose of the conference is to provide an opportunity for acequia irrigators and elected officials to learn about issues facing acequias and to share information aimed … Continued

New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts (NMACD)in cooperation with Interstate Stream Commission (ISC), New Mexico Acequia Association (NMAA), Taos Soil and Water Conservation District, Tierra Y Montes Conservation District, East Rio Arriba Conservation District, Upper Chama Conservation District, Socorro Conservation … Continued

SB 112 (Cisneros) and HB 112 (Gonzales) – Definition of Agricultural Land for Taxation address a critical issue in acequia communities – the change in tax status from agricultural land to other status (vacant, residential, etc.). State law and tax … Continued