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

By Sylvia Rodriguez A team of scholars is putting together an exhibit on acequias scheduled to open at the UNM Maxwell Museum of Anthropology in the spring of 2014. The exhibit is based on research being carried out by scientists … Continued

Enter your photograph and you could win a $250 prize and your photo will be featured in a 2014 acequia calendar! Photo Categories Acequia Landscape – Photos in this category include the acequia landscape that show off your farm or … Continued

On World Water Day, the New Mexico Acequia Association, along with key partners, held a press conference at the Santa Fe Farmer's Market to bring attention to the need for a full and fair farm bill. About 60 supporters attended … Continued