Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    THE NEW MEXICO ACEQUIA ASSOCIATION HAD A SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN WORKING TOWARD OUR OVERALL MISSION OF PROTECTING WATER AND ACEQUIAS, GROWING HEALTHY FOOD FOR OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, AND HONORING OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE. WE WERE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOCUS ON OUR KEY PROGRAM AREAS WHILE ALSO ADAPTING TO THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC. ACEQUIAS ARE ANCIENT SYSTEMS OF IRRIGATION BASED ON COMMUNITY-BASED LOCAL GOVERNANCE, CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS IN WATER SHARING AND ALLOCATION, AND LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAIL PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $806K

  • Acequia Governance Support

    ACEQUIA GOVERNANCE - DURING 2023, THE NEW MEXICO ACEQUIA ASSOCIATION (NMAA) WAS A VITAL PARTNER TO LOCAL ACEQUIA COMMUNITIES ACROSS NEW MEXICO IN ASSISTING WITH DISASTER RECOVERY, BUILDING GOVERNANCE CAPACITY AROUND WATER MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPING PLANS FOR ACEQUIA INFRASTRUCTURE, AND ENGAGING IN POLICY ADVOCACY TO PROTECT ACEQUIA WATER RIGHTS, RESTORE WATERSHED HEALTH, AND PROTECT CLEAN WATER. WE ALSO LED VIBRANT PROGRAMS AROUND FARMER TRAINING AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ACEQUIA LEADERS. (CONTINUED SCHEDULE O)
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $541.6K

  • Farmer and Rancher Outreach Program

    OUTREACH AND EDUCATION - OUTREACH AND EDUCATION CONSISTS OF FARMER AND RANCHER OUTREACH, LOS SEMBRADORES FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM AND YOUTH EDUCATION. THE GOAL OF THE FARMER RANCHER OUTREACH IS TO SUPPORT ACEQUIA PARCIANTES TO OWN SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS AND ADVANCE EQUITY IN OUR COMMUNITIES ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION IN USDA PROGRAMS. IN 2023, THE AREAS OF CONTINUED FOCUS WERE ON DISASTER RECOVERY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY. THE LOS SEMBRADORES FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERS YOUNG PEOPLE IN NORTHERN NM THE OPPORTUNITY TO STAY ROOTED IN COMMUNITY AND BE GOOD STEWARDS OF LAND, WATER, AND FOOD TRADITIONS. YOUTH EDUCATION HELPS NEW MEXICO YOUTH DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF NEW MEXICO'S UNIQUE ACEQUIAS SYSTEMS. (CONTINUED SCHEDULE O)
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $538K