Post by New Mexico Acequia Association.   The northern New Mexican landscape as seen today was created by acequia irrigation and agriculture. Every colonial settlement that took root between 1598 and 1847 required the construction of ditches to channel … Continued

Ówîngeh Tá, Pueblos y Semillas: "Sharing Our Food, Honoring Corn Mothers." The 9th Annual Pueblos y Semillas Gathering and Seed Exchange took place on SATURDAY APRIL 5, 2014 at the Chamita Community Center (42 County Road 56A, Chamita, NM). See … Continued

Mayordomía Educational Toolkit Available The NMAA has produced an educational toolkit that includes: • The Art of Mayordomía 30-minute film • Mayordomo Handbook & Field Guide—A practical guide to seasonal mayordomo duties • Movie poster template (to announce a screening) … Continued

In our daily lives, as we commit to taking actions to conserve water in our homes and fields, we also acknowledge a higher power to which our ancestors also prayed for support. On Saturday, March 22nd, WORLD WATER DAY, we … Continued

Beginning on March 28th, there will be some showings of this film in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Roswell, and Las Cruces. It's a must-see movie about the life of Cesar Chavez, civil-rights activist and labor organizer, who fought tirelessly for social … Continued

Acequias leaders in New Mexico are pleased with the passage of the Farm Bill which expands acequia eligibility for certain water conservation programs and resources to support the growth of local food systems.  After years of negotiation, the bill passed … Continued

Listen to a forum on the loss of Agricultural Tax Exemptions in Taos County posted by Cultural Energy. Agricultural land and water rights are the basis of our agricultural traditions and locally grown food. The lower ag tax rates help … Continued

The proceedings of the 14th annual Congreso de las Acequias are now available. Braving the storm, over 125 acequieros came out to support the work of the New Mexico Acequia Association on Saturday, November 23rd for its annual Congreso de … Continued

Public Notice:  The Officers of the Acequia de Las Joyas intend to meet Monday, 12/16/13 to make preparations for the annual meeting and discuss several ditch-related issues.  Contact Doug Hefele at (505) 455-3874 for further information. 

SOLD OUT! Our 2014 Acequia Calendar features photos submitted by acequieros and supporters throughout the state. The calendar includes saint days, pueblo feast days, and other important dates that you won't see in a conventional calendar. We are SOLD OUT … Continued