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
The February issue of Green Fire Times is dedicated to Acequias as Global Heritage. View the online version. This is one of several articles included which is written by Don Bustos, officer of the NM Acequia Association: VALENCIA AND NEW … Continued
The Interstate Stream Commission (ISC) has announced the availability of funding for acequia projects. A total of $2 million was appropriated by the NM State Legislature in 2014 and $1,700,000 will be available for construction while $300,000 was set aside … Continued
Cities and entities are acquiring water rights from agriculture to satisfy development and growth. In some instances, these entities have permits to divert water and have to meet conditions of their permit by acquiring water rights and transferring them. Usually, … Continued
USDA has several programs intended to support agricultural producers, but there are some programs are particularly useful to acequia parciantes who are engaged in farming and ranching. The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) administers what is probably one of the … Continued
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving. Your gift to the New Mexico Acequia Association supports our work throughout the year to fulfill our vision of acequias flowing with clean water and people working together to grow food and … Continued
"Poco a poco se anda lejos: Honoring Centuries of Acequia History & Celebrating 25 Years of Acequia Advocacy" will be held on Saturday, November 15th at the Sagebrush Inn (1508 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571) where NMAA will … Continued
Friends, loved ones, and colleagues are mourning the passing of Estevan Arellano, a widely respected figure in New Mexico and internationally for his deep knowledge about acequias, food, culture, and community. Regarded by many as a maestro, or teacher, Estevan … Continued
BOOK RELEASE: Enduring Acequias: Wisdom of the Land, Knowledge of the Water by Juan Estevan Arellano UNM Press has recently published Juan Estevan Arellano’s latest book on community irrigation, “Enduring Acequias: Wisdom of the Land, Knowlwdge of Water.” The book … Continued
By Isabel Trujillo We are beginning to feel the chill that gives way to colder mornings in el Norte. This is the time to make it a point to go out and pick some your autumn remedios before the ground … Continued