Mora matanza
This is a picture of the Garcia family pig mantanza in the summer of 2006. This is a very important tradition, so we know a little about what happens and the process of killing a pig. Matanza’s were very important … Continued
¡Que Vivan las Acequias! # 14
Episode 14 of ¡Que Vivan las Acequias! Listen to more reflections about the Bioneers conference held in San Rafael, CA on October 18-22, 2006 with: – Margarita Garcia, Celestino Chavez, RJ Chavez, and Angel Martinez Also hear a report about … Continued
Native American-Acequia Alliance Receives National Recognition
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
Hundreds Attend Congreso de las Acequias
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 Declaration
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