Monthly Archives: July 2007
Farm Bill Update
The farm bill passed by the House Agriculture Committee on July 19th did not include the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Program one of the top priorities of the Diversity Initiative (www.ruralco.org) and the top priority identified at the Northern … Continue reading
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NM Supreme Court Hears Acequia Case
On Monday, July 23rd, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of John D’ Antonio vs. San Lorenzo Community Ditch. DL Sanders, General Counsel for the Office of the State Engineer stated the position of the OSE is … Continue reading
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Organizations Push for Farm Bill Reform
On July 8th, 2007, farmers, ranchers, and community leaders from throughout Northern New Mexico gathered for a Farm Bill Forum to discuss Congressional reauthorization of the Farm Bill. The undersigned organizations and individuals articulated a policy framework that addresses the … Continue reading
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Sembrando Semillas backpack to La Jicarita peak
The Sembrando Semillas team, with representation from Taos, Mora, and Peñasco areas, went on a three-day backpacking trip to hike to the top of La Jicarita peak. The trail to Serpent Lake begins at approximatly 10,800 feet. The hike to … Continue reading
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Job Description – Office Assistant
New Mexico Acequia Association Job Description Office Assistant 20 hours per week $12.00 per hour Temporary position The New Mexico Acequia Association is seeking a part-time office assistant. Strong interpersonal skills and computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, … Continue reading
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Taos Sembrando Semillas harvest garlic
On the evening of Friday, July 6, Taos Sembrando Semillas members Andrew and Samantha Mascareñas, Martin Cardenas, and other semillitas got together to learn about garlic harvesting and storage from mentor Victor Mascareñas. We learned that garlic is ready when … Continue reading
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¡Que Vivan las Acequias! #21
Episode 21 of ¡Que Vivan las Acequias! We finish listening to proceedings from the 2nd Annual Tierra, Agua, y Cultura conference, “Las Mujeres Hablan: Women, Seeds, and Agriculture,” on March 17, 2007. This conference was organized in collaboration with the … Continue reading
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