The Army Corp 1113 Acequia Program will be funded at $2.4 million for the 2010 fiscal year in a bill (click here for Bingaman’s press  release) that recently passed out of Senate-House conference committee.  The 1113 Program is part of … Continued

Researchers at New Mexico State University have gathered data showing the hydrological benefits of acequias.  The results of the research are consistent with the observations of acequia communities for generations.  That is, acequias replenish aquifers, they improve groundwater quality, and … Continued

Last week, Governor Bill Richardson signed HB 40 (Bandy) a bill strongly backed by the New Mexico Acequia Association.  The press release is pasted below: For Immediate Release                                                              Contact: Alarie Ray-Garcia April 9, 2009                                                                                        (505) 476-2248 Governor … Continued

>online casinoSenate Judiciary passed HB 40 (Limit Municipal Condemnation of Water Rights) yesterday evening unanimously and it now goes to the Senate floor where Senator Michael Sanchez will carry the bill.  If it passes the Senate tomorrow, it will go … Continued

The New Mexico Congressional Delegation announced the New Mexico package of the stimulus package. http://bingaman.senate.gov/policy/stimulus_guide.cfm New Mexico will get $1.1 billion on a formula basis in which funds will flow from federal agencies to state agencies and, overall, is estimated … Continued

Senator Tom Udall introduced legislation requesting $28 million for energy and water projects including $1.9 million for acequia projects.  Click here for the full article from New Mexico Independent. Congressman Ben R. Lujan introduced legislation for two Indian water rights … Continued

The state legislative session will end on March 21.  With less than two weeks left, it is getting to the wire for bills waiting for hearings.  Presently, this is the status of bills tracked by the NMAA: The House passed … Continued

>мебели пловдивNew Mexico State Legislature is in full swing.  The budget is the main topic of concern.  The most recent revenue projections have only worsened such that the state budget shortfall for the current fiscal year could be closer to … Continued

  “Water for Agriculture = Food Security for New Mexico” – New Mexico Acequia Association bumper sticker   One cannot overstate the importance of water to the communities of the Southwest.  The region is home to ancient agricultural traditions that … Continued