Our Purpose
Empowering communities through water conservation and research
Our Mission
Our purpose is to support the empowerment of Acequia communities through research and understanding of the legal, social, historical, cultural, and political entitlements afforded to Acequias in New Mexico, with a greater emphasis on the Middle Rio Grande Region.
Community-Led Conservation
Walking the acequias, preserving our heritage through direct engagement
Core Values
Community Centered
Our approach is community driven and community led. We put our community needs at the heart of our work.
Environmental Stewardship
Our commitment is to support our community to protect and preserve our natural resources for future generations to enjoy. We do this under the auspices of the doctrine of the Public Welfare and our long held understanding that ours is an spiritual responsability to continue being stewards of the land.
Cultural Preservation
Acequias are more than simple ditches. They carry the knowledge that comes from old civilizations from North Africa, the Iberian Pensinsul, and Meoamerica. We support communities to safeguarding traditional knowledge and cultural practices associated to Acequia cultural traditions and governance.
Scientific Integrity
The ARC group maintains a rigorous research standards to be able to provide the best science based information to inform our Acequia communities, policy makers, and the general public.
Knowledge Preservation
Document and protect centuries-old water management practices that have sustained our communities.
Community Empowerment
Provide tools and knowledge to help communities maintain control of their water resources.
Sustainable Innovation
Integrate traditional practices with modern technology to create sustainable solutions.