El Agua no se Vende
The Congreso de las Acequias is a vibrant gathering of acequias and our supporters from throughout New Mexico and Southern Colorado. We come together to celebrate our culture, share knowledge, and mobilize our collective future. This two day gathering includes presentations with interactive dialogue, as a well as our Congreso main event with music, art, teatro, presentations, and the beloved Bendición de las Aguas.
The 2023 Congreso de las Acequias marked the 20th anniversary of the landmark 2003 Acequia Water Transfer Law, a pivotal achievement that empowers acequias to safeguard water as a vital community resource. Together, we honored the visionary legislators who championed this cause and the dedicated acequia leaders who rallied grassroots support to make this historic legislation a reality.
Acequia leaders and supporters continue to build on this legacy, strengthening our movement to defend and protect the precious waters that sustain our communities. …...more
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