Statement from the NM Acequia Association: “Land grants and acequias have sustained our communities for centuries. We remain devoted to the well-being of our families by sustaining our culture and protecting land and water for future generations. We are encouraged … Continued
Corazón y Querencia: Acequias Respond to the Water and Climate Crisis Adopted at the 2021 Congreso de las Acequias, December 4, 2021 Our theme for 2021, Corazón y Querencia, is rooted in love, which is the most potent force for … Continued
Attention Acequia Commissioners and Mayordomos: Guidance on Acequia Meetings during the COVID Pandemic (updated 12/21/21) Covid case numbers, hospitalizations, and deaths are on the rise nationally. In response to the new Omicron variant, the CDC has strengthened its recommendation saying, … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Acequias Decry Proposed Congressional Map (Santa Fe, NM). On Thursday morning, community leaders from northern New Mexico decried the proposed congressional maps as political disenfranchisement. Several northern New Mexico leaders gave testimony in the Senate Judiciary Committee. … Continued
We share our big appreciation with everyone who entered the 2021 Acequia Art & Photo Contest! Please join us in sharing and celebrating the winning submissions: Youth Art First Prize: Jeremy Rodriguez and Jeremiah Martinez of Peñasco Second Prize: Katelynn … Continued
The New Mexico Acequia Association is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the SIXTH year cohort of our Farmer-to-Farmer training program, Los Sembradores! ‘Sembradores’ take part in a nine-month, intensive apprenticeship at the Chicoyole farm, and … Continued
by David F. Garcia, NMAA Education & Outreach Coordinator While New Mexico experienced severe drought in 2021, another challenge faced by many acequias was flooding from extreme rainfall. During Memorial Day weekend in May, numerous acequia communities in the Upper … Continued
Deadline for Comments on First Phase of 50-year Water Plan The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (ISC) launched its new 50 Year Water Plan website and hosted several webinars in August and early September to discuss the many impacts climate … Continued
NMAA is excited to announce a new funding source for acequia infrastructure, the Acequia and Community Ditch Infrastructure Fund (ACDIF)! This fund is the result of legislation that passed in the 2019 legislative session (sponsored by the late Senator Carlos … Continued
by Jaimie Park, Policy Coordinator & Paula Garcia, Executive Director The NMAA has given several presentations to legislative committees in recent months covering topics related to drought, water sharing, climate change, infrastructure, cannabis, and water transfers/leases. Presentations included background information, … Continued