Join the NMAA for Dia de las Acequias! Thursday, February 15th 11:30am – 1:30pm State Capitol Rotunda Click here for the schedule for the day: Acequia Day February 15th Schedule Arrive early to visit with legislators. Parking is available on … Continued
Deadline for submitting Capital Outlay Request Forms is February 12, 2007. Again, the steps are as follows: Complete Capital Outlay Request Form (contact Janice 231-7749 if you need assistance with this). Print a blank form for each of the legislators … Continued
On Thursday, January 18th, the over 40 acequia leaders packed a room at the State Capitol to present the New Mexico Acequia Association legislative priorities for the 2007 session. Paula Garcia, Executive Director of the NMAA said that the Year … Continued
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
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