Policy Advocacy
We do grassroots policy advocacy for acequias and local food systems in New Mexico. Click the button below to follow our 2025 legislative updates. Be sure to check out our events page and join us for Acequia Day, Acequia Power Hour workshops and more.
2025 Acequia Day at the NM Legislature
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Gather with acequia leaders and supporters from across the state at the New Mexico State Legislature for our annual Acequia Day!
Join together as we show our unity as protectors of land, water, and culture. We will also meet with our legislators to advocate for funding for acequias and laws that protect the precious waters of our communities.
Bring your palas! Invite your families, youth, and neighbors!
Acequia Day Schedule - Updates will be made here as they become available
We will have a table outside of the NM State Capital on the southeast area with coffee, shareable handouts, buttons and information on the day. We will also have a table inside the Roundhouse in the exhibit area with more NMAA information. This is your opportunity to connect with your legislator and share your thoughts and priorities. CLICK HERE to find your legislator's office or contact information online.
We will be marching outside of the roundhouse. Bring your palas and energy. We will meet outside on the Southeast side of the roundhouse.
We will begin with Canción de Las Acequias. Join us for a presentation in the rotunda, located in the center of the main floor of the roundhouse. We will hear from NMAA, NMAC, legislators, musicians and poets in celebration of acequia culture.
CLICK HERE to view the schedule.
NMAA will be hosting lunch at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 33 Early St, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Parking is free at this venue which is conveniently close to the NMAA office. Please register for Acequia Day so we can have an accurate count to help in planning for food.
Acequia celebration wouldn't be complete without Teatro and Música!
While we enjoy lunch and wind down from a day at the legislature enjoy live performance.
This will take place with lunch at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 33 Early St, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Parking is free at this venue which is conveniently close to the NMAA office.
Parking at the NM Roundhouse
Physical Address: 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Free parking is available Monday through Friday at 420 Galisteo St. Click here for a map.
Parking at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles
Physical Address: 833 Early St, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Parking is free at this address which is conveniently close to the NMAA Office. NMAA will provide free transportation from 8:30am - 10:30am then again from 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
Parking at El Sendero Inn
Physical Address: 311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Parking passes are available for purchase for the full day at the front office for $10. These permits are first come first served.
Parking at Cathedral Basilica
Physical Address: 211-269 E Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Full day parking pass is available for $15.