On January 7, 2007, Acequia de la Canada Ancha parciantes voted to enact new bylaws authorizing the commission to have decision-making power over water transfers. The meeting was attended by hundreds of parciantes of that acequia. The high attendance was … Continued
This is a picture of the Garcia family pig mantanza in the summer of 2006. This is a very important tradition, so we know a little about what happens and the process of killing a pig. Matanza’s were very important … Continued
Episode 14 of ¡Que Vivan las Acequias! Listen to more reflections about the Bioneers conference held in San Rafael, CA on October 18-22, 2006 with: – Margarita Garcia, Celestino Chavez, RJ Chavez, and Angel Martinez Also hear a report about … Continued
The recently formed New Mexico Food and Seed Sovereignty Alliance is one of ten groups recognized nationally to receive funding to engage in policy development with regard to sustainable food systems. The Jesse Smith Noyes Foundation in partnership with the … Continued
On Saturday, December 2nd, over 200 acequia leaders gathered in Taos for the 7th Annual Congreso de las Acequias which is the annual meeting of the New Mexico Acequia Association. The meeting was the launching point for a campaign entitled … Continued
EL AGUA ES LA VIDA Congreso de las Acequias December 2, 2006 Statement of Principles 1. We recognize, honor, and respect that water is sacred and sustains all life. 2. We reaffirm the connection between land, water, and our communities … Continued
Episode 13 of ¡Que Vivan las Acequias! Listen to the Sembrando Semillas team report on their 2006 harvest with: Angel Martinez Karen Mirabal Miguel Santistevan Also listen to experiences of the Sembrando Semillas team with the Bioneers conference in San … Continued
We went to a a farm in northern California where we helped harvest pumkins. They gave us two pumkins that we took back to Taos to plant and see if it would adapt to the different climate.
Episode 12 of ¡Que Vivan las Acequias! Listen to the Taos Sembrando Semillas team from our Harvest workshop held on September 22, 2006 with: Martin Cardenas James Archuleta RJ Chavez Margarita Garcia Musica: “Viva la Raza” by The Latin Playboys, … Continued
Episode 11 of ¡Que Vivan las Acequias! Listen to the Taos Sembrando Semillas team making capulin jelly on August 10, 2006 with: Nicanor Ortega, RJ Chavez, Karen Mirabal, Miguel Santistevan, Elena Arguello, and mentor Beatrice Tafoya Musica: “Barrio Viejo” by … Continued