Our acequia systems are so much more than just a way to get water to agricultural fields! In Taos, they can make the difference between us being able to live sustainably for the next 7 generations, and our NOT being able to. If you want to learn why, and the history of our acequias, in 6 minutes, here's my TEDxAcequiaMadre talk about why they matter.
It is time we protect and repair them! But we can only do it as a community! So here's the information YOU need NOW, to know what to ask your elected representatives to help. ♥
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| Overall Plan of Acequias Studied |
Acequias:
Rehabilitation and Development Proposals:
Distance and Slope Overview
Ditch Length Elevation Change Slope (avg)
Acequia Madre 1620.8 lf
Kit Carson Laterals 5451.9 lf 27 feet 0.50%
La Loma Ditch 6298.3 lf 31 feet 0.49%
La Loma / Paseo Feeder 971.6 lf 10 feet 1.03%
Paseo Ditch 2395.3 lf 21 feet 0.88%
Van Vectin / Lineberry 2946.4 lf 26 feet 0.88%
Total Length 19684.3 lf = 3.79 miles
Spanish/English Glossary
rio – riverpresa – diversion dam
compuerta – headgate
desagua – sluice (side gate)
sangria – non-gated diverter/turnout
leteraria – lateral
cerco – fence
canova – flume
arroyo – side drainage
terreno – field
acequia de cimento – concrete lined ditch
cisterna – drop inlet
cubo pipa – pipeline
Map to other Taos Valley Acequias
