Just as acequias were preparing in March for the annual ritual of sacando la acequia, or the acequia spring cleaning, in addition to annual membership meetings, the spread of Covid-19 caused the state to issue a public health order. The … Continued
Respeto y Repartimiento: Plática on Water Sharing Traditions REGISTER HERE! Join us for an online platica about the acequia tradition of sharing water, known as repartimiento. This will be first in a series of online pláticas, or dialogues, focused on … Continued
For centuries, people of faith have gathered on Día de San Isidro to pray for the blessing of a good growing season. San Isidro is the patron saint of farmers and labradores (workers or laborers). The story goes that he worked the … Continued
For immediate release April 20, 2020 Contacts: Ralph Vigil, Molino de las Isla Organics, 505-603-2879 Pancho Adelo, Upper Pecos Watershed Association, 505-470-5429 Janice Varela, San Miguel County Commissioner, 505-231-2802 Paula Garcia, New Mexico Acequia Association, 505-231-7752 Diverse Coalition Urges New … Continued
The New Mexico Acequia Association is excited to offer this selection of fun and educational acequia learning worksheets for children, youth and families currently spending lots of time together at home during the Covid-19. Having our children out of school … Continued
* This list was curated by the New Mexico Acequia Association for educational purposes only, and represents only a small portion of the resources available. We do not formally endorse any of these books or materials. V 3.30.2020 * If … Continued
During this time of crisis, we are grateful to have strong communities and land-based traditions to hold us together as we try to minimize suffering and loss of life from COVID-19. Most importantly, we hope that you, your families, and … Continued
Dear Acequia Leaders, On behalf of the New Mexico Acequia Association, we are sending well wishes and hoping that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our normal routines but it has not … Continued
By Paula Garcia, NMAA Executive Director The coffee was ready by 7:30am. Farmers and ranchers, who are inclined to be early birds, started arriving before 8:00am for on-site registration for the Congreso de las Acequias, the annual membership meeting of … Continued
In 2013 NMAA hosted a rally to encourage the passage of a new Farm Bill. Photo: Serafina Lombardi By David Benavides, New Mexico Legal Aid Attorney When I think of the New Mexico Acequia Association and its influence on the … Continued