By Janice Varela Earlier this year, the New Mexico Acequia Association held a workshop on Acequia Infrastructure Planning, Acequia Repairs and Legislative Capital Outlay funding. David F. Garcia of NMAA kicked off the workshop with his song, "Cancion de las … Continued

  By Paula Garcia   In addition to the spring cleaning, it is also the time of year when many acequias hold their annual meetings. Acequias for generations likely held meetings to discuss the practical day-to-day operation of the acequia, … Continued

New Mexico remains drought-plagued after a very dry 2010-2011 winter that was influenced heavily by a moderate to strong La Niña event. The monsoon that followed was spottier than normal, alleviating drought in only a few regions, and widespread precipitation … Continued

By Janice Varela The New Mexico Acequia Association's monthly workshop topic in March was Acequia Customs and Water Management. Over 35 comicionados, mayordomos and parciantes from throughout the state attended this workshop at the Lodge Hotel in Santa Fe.     … Continued

By Paula Garcia   For generation upon generation, the acequia tradition of sacando la acequia has endured in New Mexico and Southern Colorado. We often call water the lifeblood of the community; it is also true that the people are … Continued

By Paula Garcia, NMAA Executive Director The acequia easement is generally known as the "bordo" of the acequia which is the land on either side of the acequia that is a passageway up and down the length of the acequia.  … Continued