Are you interested in learning how to be an organic acequia farmer in northern New Mexico? Do you want to learn how to increase your production to sell commercially? Are you looking for ways to put your agricultural land … Continued
As political subdivisions, acequias are required to follow the Open Meetings Act, which is intended to allow the public access to decision-making by elected officials. The Open Meetings Act requires that meetings of the acequia be open to the public … Continued
Here in New Mexico, there is a long tradition of being caretakers and protectors of the water in the arid environment we call home. “El Agua es Vida/Water is Life” is a universal concept that echoes the fundamental importance of … Continued
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By Enrique Romero, NM Legal Aid NMAA and NMLA have fielded a number of technical assistance requests dealing with the issue of what sort of documentation banks should be requesting from acequias when opening a bank account. Typically, the … Continued
By Juliet Garcia-Gonzales I have many beautiful memories of my family's corn field. Since I was a child, this was the field that grew rows and rows of maiz concho, sometimes blue corn, a variety of root vegetables, alberjon, and … Continued
Acequias are political subdivisions of the state. One of the responsibilities as a unit of local government is compliance with the Audit Act. For smaller local governments, such as acequias, the Office of the State Auditor has a "Tiered System" … Continued
In acequia country, Fall is a time for harvesting crops, enjoying the changing colors, picking pinon, and stacking firewood for the winter. In many acequias, it is also time for acequia annual membership meetings. While the sacando la acequia (cleaning … Continued
Opening circle and Fall Equinox Altar offerings -Photo taken by Olivia Romo, NMAA Staff On September 23, 2016 Las Comadres de Las Acequias, NMAA'sWomen's Leadership Caucus, gathered at the historic Los Luceros Ranch in Alcalde, NM. This gathering was … Continued
Los musicos de nuestra agua! 2013 Congreso de las Acequias at Bishops Lodge in Santa Fe, NM -Photo taken by Seth Roffman This November marks the 17th annual Congreso de las Acequias, the largest statewide gathering of acequias in New … Continued