Summer with a Sembrador
On days that I work at the farm in Chamisal, I step out my front door at 5:45am. That early in the morning, the muted pink glow of the sun has just begun to color the lowest valleys and ridges … Continued
Caring for the Soil and Plants in the Heat of the Summer
by Donne Gonzales We are at the end of July and the weeds are still growing strong despite the lack of rain. It’s been really dry and we are waiting for the rain to come in. Fingers crossed we’ve got … Continued
Tips for Garden Planning
By Donne Gonzales, NMAA Los Sembradores Farm Trainer There are a few things to think about when starting to plan a home garden with vegetables, fruits, and flowers. First, it’s important to consider if this garden is for your personal … Continued
Lovely Spring Planting with Los Sembradores
Blog by Donne Gonzales, NMAA Farm Trainer Planting ‘three sisters’ May 2023 at the NMAA demonstration Farm As we roll into June many of us are finishing up with our spring planting. Our team wanted to share what we have … Continued
Meet the 2023 Los Sembradores Farm Apprentices
We are pleased to announce our 2023 cohort of Los Sembradores Farm Apprentices. The group has just begun their work together as of May, and will complete our learning in November 2023. Currently, the Sembradores are reflecting on their experience … Continued
PRESS RELEASE: Acequias Gather in Response to Climate Change and Pandemic, Senator-Elect Ben Ray Lujan to Speak
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 7, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT Paula Garcia, Executive Director, lamorena@lasacequias.org, 505-231-7752 Emily Arasim, Communications Coordinator, emily@lasacequias.org Acequias Gather in Response to Climate Change and Pandemic, Senator-Elect Ben Ray Lujan to Speak (Santa Fe, NM) – The first ever … Continued
Covid-19: An Update from NMAA
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
Interstate Stream Commission Members Resign
Three members of the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (ISC) abruptly resigned in October. The ISC is a Governor-appointed body that oversees the agency charged with protecting, conserving, and developing the state’s waters along with ensuring compliance with interstate water … Continued
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Help Acequias and Land Grants Better Access Federal Conservation Programs
U.S. Senator Tom Udall introduced a bill to help acequias and land grants in New Mexico access additional federal resources for water and resource conservation projects. The bill, Providing Land Grants and Acequias Conservation and Environmental Services (PLACES) Act of … Continued
Santolina and the ABCWUA
On September 15, 2017, the State Auditor sent a letter to the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) questioning its handling of the giant Santolina development. The project would house upwards of 90,000 people and would require nearly 20 … Continued