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

Below is some important information for acequias regarding a number of topics: Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plans: The deadline to complete an ICIP is on September 30, 2013. The ICIP is a useful tool in preparing and planning to request funding … Continued

Parciante Perspectives on the 2013 Irrigation Season Below, we hear from a number of parciantes who have given us a glimpse of the hardships, strategies, and overall experiences with respect to a limited water supply this past irrigation season:  (Photo … Continued

Acequia Realities of Water Scarcity in New Mexico Serafina Lombardi and Quita Ortiz Acequia communities across the state are dealing with shortened irrigation seasons and reduced flows; subsequently, parciantes have reduced herds, planted less, and in some cases have even … Continued

Below are the details for an all-expense paid Colorado River rafting trip in the Grand Canyon. The New Mexico Acequia Association is partnering with Nuestro Rio, a membership organization in five Southwestern states dedicated to protection of the Colorado River, … Continued