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
The recent rain we've experienced throughout the state has been a true blessing. Albuquerque broke an 84-year precipitation record, and many other parts of the state received well over their annual average in just a few days. As thankful as … Continued
The New Mexico Acequia Association is among the seven finalists in SITE Santa Fe's micro-granting initiative SPREAD, which is a community fundraising dinner that supports community efforts in New Mexico. NMAA applied on behalf of its Mayordomo Project to help … Continued
September 16, 2013 POST-FLOOD and FLOOD PROTECTION PERMITTING UNDER SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT The Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District recently issued an emergency permit (Regional General Permit NM-12-01 for Repair and Protection Activities in Emergency Situations) which … Continued
Overview of Financial Reporting & Audits for Acequia Background Acequias have a long history of record-keeping. Acequia officials, mayordomos and commissioners, have been entrusted to keep records on the quotas (or assessments) collected and the labor (peones) contributed for work … Continued