New Mexico Acequia Association

09/02/2026

If all the planned data centers are built, an expert estimates billions of gallons of water will be used. We are in an era in which machines are expanding and competing against our own needs as communities and ecosystems.

Water use for data centers and their power sources could soar in the coming years, a researcher told a panel of New Mexico state lawmakers.

08/21/2026

Deming is blocking use of their municipal water. This is a common sense measure. Other cities should take note.

Deming council rejects American Magnesium lease and eyes 5-year moratorium on water rights as drought concerns grow.

08/21/2026

Thanks to everyone who supported this beautiful performance!!

Thank you for your support towards Moving Arts!
You can continue to make an impact alongside us by making a donation at https://ddock.co/1D06W4DG7N

08/21/2026

More news on the acequia litigation against the proposed hydrogen facility in Questa.

The complaint seeks an injunction to halt construction of the project until there is further environmental review to determine water resource impacts.

08/21/2026

A powerful piece by Laura Paskus with urgent signs of our water crisis.

For decades, scientists warned that the U.S. Southwest would dry as the climate warmed. This summer, New Mexicans learned what that means.

08/21/2026

08/14/2026

Community leaders testified yesterday in support of legislation that would protect land, water, and communities from uranium mining. New Mexico needs stronger protections in law and this excellent panel of local leaders is leading the way.

New Mexico needs to establish more thorough regulations for uranium mining before it’s too late, opponents of resumed mining told state lawmakers Thursday. Two lawmakers agreed, one of whom argued for a moratorium until state regulation catches up.   A handful of proposed uranium mines and explo...

08/13/2026

Tools for Acequia Drought Resilience Workshop
Thursday, August 20th - 3:30pm
Northern NM College Event Center (Admin Building) or online
RSVP appreciated https://lasacequias.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=86

Regional leaders, commissioners, parciantes along with supporting agencies, non-profits and community members are invited to join us to increase our collective ability to adapt to and mitigate droughts and floods as acequia communities, with a focus on watershed health. We will share updates and lessons learned from the Rio Chama and Santa Cruz Regional Acequia associations and focus our time on reviewing the first draft of the acequia drought resilience handbook and receiving your feedback and input!