Monthly Archives: October 2009

The State Legislature is meeting in special session to address a shortfall in the budget for the fiscal year 2010 (July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010).  The shortfall is estimated to be around $650 million and will likely be … Continue reading →

The Army Corp 1113 Acequia Program will be funded at $2.4 million for the 2010 fiscal year in a bill (click here for Bingaman’s press  release) that recently passed out of Senate-House conference committee.  The 1113 Program is part of … Continue reading →

Researchers at New Mexico State University have gathered data showing the hydrological benefits of acequias.  The results of the research are consistent with the observations of acequia communities for generations.  That is, acequias replenish aquifers, they improve groundwater quality, and … Continue reading →