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
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