The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Has Officially Endorsed the Pecos Watershed Protection Act

HCLC, Video, WaterDaniela ZavalaNovember 6, 2024Pecos River, Upper Rio Grande, Rio Grande, New Mexico, new mexico wild, Acequias, watershed, WaterComment

We Must Reestablish Our Connection to Mother Earth and Take Good Care of Her

HCLC, Guest Blog, URG, WaterDaniela ZavalaOctober 7, 2024New Mexico, Acequias, Querencia y Herencia, Hispanic Leaders, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), hclcComment

Caja del Rio Is Valuable Ecologically, Biologically, Spiritually, and Economically.

Caja del Rio, Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaJune 10, 2024Caja del Rio, Rio Grande, Acequias, new mexico, santa fe riverComment

Event Recap: HECHO and Office of Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján Host Virtual Panel

Santa Fe, NM – Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO), in partnership with the Office of Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján, hosted a virtual event focusing on the ways in which agricultural and community stewardship can help mitigate and adapt to climate change, while highlighting traditional land-use practices though New Mexico’s traditional acequia and land grant communities.

Guest Blog: Leading With A Love For the Land, Family Traditions, and Culture With Santa Fe County Commissioner Henry Roybal

My family has a long history in the Pojoaque Valley of New Mexico. Both my mother and father’s side of the family has been a part of this county for generations, dating back to the early pre-Hispanic settlers in the area. Growing up in New Mexico, I was immersed in the traditional farming community and grew up with the ranchero lifestyle.

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