http://www.lasacequias.org New Mexico Acequia Association Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:56:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en >optical communicationso!  I am a self-sustaining inclined property owner (about an acre) in ABQ's South Valley - I joined the NMAA last year (when I finally got my ditch started up) and I look forward to many years of involvement and preservation of this wonderful aspect of our joint heritage. My ... http://www.lasacequias.org/2009/06/12/intro-and-mrgcd-question/ Last week, Governor Bill Richardson signed HB 40 (Bandy) a bill strongly backed by the New Mexico Acequia Association.  The press release is pasted below: For Immediate Release                                                              Contact: Alarie Ray-Garcia April 9, 2009                                                                                        (505) 476-2248 Governor Bill Richardson Signs Bill Protecting Water Rights SANTA FE – Governor ... http://www.lasacequias.org/2009/04/14/governor-richardson-signs-water-rights-bill/ >online casinoSenate Judiciary passed HB 40 (Limit Municipal Condemnation of Water Rights) yesterday evening unanimously and it now goes to the Senate floor where Senator Michael Sanchez will carry the bill.  If it passes the Senate tomorrow, it will go to Governor Richardson for his signature. SB 486 (Remove Acequias from ... http://www.lasacequias.org/2009/03/15/legislative-update-march-15/ The New Mexico Congressional Delegation announced the New Mexico package of the stimulus package. http://bingaman.senate.gov/policy/stimulus_guide.cfm New Mexico will get $1.1 billion on a formula basis in which funds will flow from federal agencies to state agencies and, overall, is estimated to create or save 22,000 jobs in New Mexico.  There may be ... http://www.lasacequias.org/2009/03/11/stimulus-package-unveiled/ Senator Tom Udall introduced legislation requesting $28 million for energy and water projects including $1.9 million for acequia projects.  Click here for the full article from New Mexico Independent. Congressman Ben R. Lujan introduced legislation for two Indian water rights settlements and irrigation projects for the northern Pueblos.  Click here for ... http://www.lasacequias.org/2009/03/11/congressional-delegation-requests-funds-for-water-projects/ The state legislative session will end on March 21.  With less than two weeks left, it is getting to the wire for bills waiting for hearings.  Presently, this is the status of bills tracked by the NMAA: The House passed a budget bill with cuts to state agencies between 5% and ... http://www.lasacequias.org/2009/03/11/legislative-update-march-12/ >мебели пловдивNew Mexico State Legislature is in full swing.  The budget is the main topic of concern.  The most recent revenue projections have only worsened such that the state budget shortfall for the current fiscal year could be closer to $1 billion.  The House passed HB 9 which contained over 90 ... http://www.lasacequias.org/2009/03/04/legislative-update-february-4/ Produced by Miguel Santistevan in collaboration with Cultural Energy (www.culturalenergy.org). Made possible with grants from the Panta Rhea and Christensen Foundations. мебели This show features a reading of the Seed Sovereignty Declaration that was signed by over 100 participants in the 1st Annual Tierra, Agua, y Cultura conference on March 11, ... http://www.lasacequias.org/2009/01/07/%c2%a1que-vivan-las-acequias-36-food-seed-sovereignty-and-genetic-engineering/   “Water for Agriculture = Food Security for New Mexico” – New Mexico Acequia Association bumper sticker   One cannot overstate the importance of water to the communities of the Southwest.  The region is home to ancient agricultural traditions that reflect the sacredness of water and its centrality to survival. Today, clean and ... http://www.lasacequias.org/2008/12/22/water-for-growing-food-is-a-common-good/ Produced by Miguel Santistevan in collaboration with Cultural Energy (www.culturalenergy.org). Made possible with grants from the Panta Rhea and Christensen Foundations. We return to the 3rd Annual Ben Lujan Leadership and Public Policy Institute held at New Mexico Highlands University on May 19 & 20, 2008.  Objectives for the Institute ... http://www.lasacequias.org/2008/11/12/%c2%a1que-vivan-las-acequias-35-ben-lujan-leadership-and-public-policy-institute-part-5/