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
Produced by Miguel Santistevan in collaboration with Cultural Energy (www.culturalenergy.org). Made possible with grants from the Panta Rhea and Christensen Foundations. мебели This show features a reading of the Seed Sovereignty Declaration that was signed by over 100 participants in … 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
We return to the 3rd Annual Ben Lujan Leadership and Public Policy Institute held at New Mexico Highlands University on May 19 & 20, 2008. Objectives for the Institute include bringing people together to learn about efforts to protect … Continued