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Thursday, June 30th
1:00pm to 4:00pm
State Records Center and Archives
(in the Piņon Room - upstairs)
1209 Camino Carlos Rey (off Cerrillos Road)
Santa Fe, NM
AGENDA DETAILS:
1:00pm
Workshop Overview
1:15 - 2:00pm
The Importance of Acequia Leadership in Successful Projects
The purpose of this panel is to highlight the role of acequia officials in successful planning and implementation of acequia construction projects. Acequia commissioners will share lessons learned about challenges they overcame with regard to funding, coordination with state and federal agencies, working with contractors to complete projects that improve water availability for their local acequias. Other challenges include easement issues, particularly with regard to the US Forest Service.
- Bonifacio Vasquez, Commissioner, Acequia de San Juan Nepomuceno
- Harold Trujillo, Commissioner, Acequia de la Isla
- Toby Lovato, Commissioner, Acequia de los Lovatos
2:00 - 2:45pm
Design and Construction of Acequia Projects: Getting Technical and Financial Support in Times of Budget Constraints
The purpose of this panel is to provide an overview of support from the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission Acequia Program and the NRCS Acequia Program for design and construction of acequia projects. Agency officials will give advice on making the best use of limited resources available for acequias. Other technical experts will share ideas for low-cost alternatives to acequia rehabilitation.
- Ray Acosta/Jonathan Valdez, Interstate Stream Commission
- Cliff Sanchez, Natural Resource Conservation Service
- Steve Carson, Private Engineer
2:45
Break
3:00 - 3:45pm
Planning Tools for Acequias
This panel will include information from NMAA staff about Acequia Restoration Plans, a method for mapping acequias and involving local acequias in an assessment of their infrastructure. These mapping projects are a valuable way to involve acequia members in the planning process and for prioritizing infrastructure needs. The panel will also include an overview of the process to complete an Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan with the State of New Mexico. ICIPs are useful tools for outlining infrastructure needs, timelines, and funding options.
- Quita Ortiz, Land and Water Program Manager, Community Planner and GIS Mapping Specialist
- Janice Varela, Community Organizer and Technical Assistance Coordinator
Click here for a copy of the workshop agenda. For more information contact NMAA at (505) 995-9644 or email Janice Varela at organizer@lasacequias.org
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