Our District boundaries encompass most of Bernalillo County and parts of southern Sandoval County, NM. Visit our website at https://sites.google.com/site/ciudadswcd/
Operating as usual
Good news!
San Juan County hasn't seen as much moisture as many other parts of New Mexico, but it is much better off than it was at the beginning of summer.
Dona Ana SWCD
760 Stern Drive, Ste. 118 Las Cruces, NM 88005
Master Watershed Conservationist (MWC) Program kicks off September 9, 2021
The Master Watershed Conservationist (MWC) program kicks off September 9, 2021, at 6:30pm MDT with the first of eight forums, The Future of our Watershed in the Hatch and Mesilla Valleys. The September 9 event will be via ZOOM (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85286064996). All those interested in attending the event can go to https://daswcd.org/master-watershed-conservation-program/ for a copy of the ZOOM link, and to register. The forum will feature a panel of local ecological and resource specialists who will engage in discussions with the audience on visions for the future and the needs for watershed stewardship in New Mexico’s most southern Rio Grande watershed region. The event will also provide an introduction of the program, which aims to empower citizens to promote stewardship of our local watersheds. Through the series scheduled over the next nine months, the program will also engage volunteers in making decisions and implementing conservation projects in New Mexico’s southern Rio Grande watershed.
Atrisco Community Farm open house and compost tea demo
2215 La Vega SW (just north of Blake and La Vega)
Saturday, Aug. 28th 10AM-noon
Please join Atrisco Community Farm for a tour of our fall fields and gardens and a compost tea demonstration! This simple and easy-to-implement technique can increase fertility by stimulating the microbial and mycorrhizal life in your soil, making the nutrients already present more bio-available to your crops. This work was supported by a grant from the NMDA Healthy Soils Program, in collaboration with Ciudad SWCD.
We look forward to sharing what we've learned about compost tea and exchanging knowledge with other local gardeners. Topics will include:
> show and tell worm box
> discuss compost tea ingredients/bubbler etc.
> share how we think tea has helped/apply a premade tea, look for mushrroms/mycelium
> time to chat about our other projects and connect
Healthy Soils Program grant applications are due July 2 - please consider submitting your project!
https://www.nmda.nmsu.edu/nmda-homepage/divisions/apr/healthy-soil-program/
Are you a farmer, rancher, or land manager in New Mexico with a project in mind to improve your soil health? Learn how to apply through an "eligible entity" for pilot-project grant funding, available as part of NMDA's new Healthy Soil Program.
Learn more about caring for watersheds in this event with our partners at Bachechi Open Space!
https://www.bernco.gov/community-services/event-registration.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1JRp5Iqc6EeBOKM6sxtgOdi3tXgu_xEXmF2DsI651iwqxwpLhePLTfKO8
!!! Attention Community Gardeners, Farmers, & Ranchers !!!!
NMDA's Healthy Soil Program (HSP) application period is open in order to apply for grant funding to improve the health, yield and profitability of the soils in New Mexico. The deadline to apply is July 2nd at 5:00 PM. Individual applicants must seek support from an Eligible Entity, while Ciudad SWCD is defined as an Eligible Entity. For more information visit NMDA's webpage (below) or call Ciudad SWCD at (505)510-DIRT.
NMDA HSP webpage: https://www.nmda.nmsu.edu/nmda-homepage/divisions/apr/healthy-soil-program/
!!! Attention Community Gardeners, Farmers, & Ranchers !!!!
NMDA's Healthy Soil Program (HSP) application period is open in order to apply for grant funding to improve the health, yield and profitability of the soils in New Mexico. The deadline to apply is July 2nd at 5:00 PM. Individual applicants must seek support from an Eligible Entity, while Ciudad SWCD is defined as an Eligible Entity. For more information visit NMDA's webpage (below) or call Ciudad SWCD at (505)510-DIRT.
NMDA HSP webpage: https://www.nmda.nmsu.edu/nmda-homepage/divisions/apr/healthy-soil-program/
Check this out and take the survey! http://bit.ly/arenalopenspace
Check this out and take the survey! http://bit.ly/arenalopenspace
Attend a May 21,2021 NMDA webinar to learn how to submit an application for grant funds through the NM Healthy Soil Program!
Register here: https://nmsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrdeGuqDMsGNx6g_Rj0o9-NYnHgmVdOM4a?_x_zm_rtaid=Hg_dxT4SSkeNRkquhXcZLg.1620331981741.f8c51edc4f90a474a53221427fb5c414&_x_zm_rhtaid=327
NMDA’s Healthy Soil Program is pleased to announce a third year of grant funding to improve soil health in New Mexico. This webinar will show potential applicants the steps to apply for a grant to implement an on-the-ground project. There are two types of grant applicants under NMDA’s Healthy So...
Photos from Valencia Soil & Water Conservation District's post
Fire season will be upon New Mexico soon. Do you have slash or green yard waste to dispose of?! Have no fear, a free Green Waste Event will be here! Green Waste Days will be held at the East Mountain Transfer Station from May 15th to May 30th!
Fire season will be upon New Mexico soon. Do you have slash or green yard waste to dispose of?! Have no fear, a free Green Waste Event will be here! Green Waste Days will be held at the East Mountain Transfer Station from May 15th to May 30th!
NRCS NM is Seeking Pictures of NM Planting
This planting season, let NRCS showcase your New Mexico operation by participating in the #Plant2021 campaign! NRCS will share your story on social media and farmers.gov. Here’s how:
1. Using your smartphone or digital camera, take photos of what’s happening on your operation during planting season. Videos may be too large to email as attachment, so you can email them to us via mail drop (iPhone), Google Photos (Android), or any other file sharing service. A few ideas:
- If you’re comfortable, we’d love to see you and the people that make it happen set against the backdrop of your agricultural operation.
- Take a photo from inside the cab of your tractor so that we can see what you see.
- Photos at sunrise or sunset are always beautiful!
- Behind-the-scenes photos showing us the amount of planning and preparation it takes to have a successful planting season are welcomed.
2. Submit the photo(s) along with the following information to NRCS at [email protected]:
- Your name, if you’re comfortable sharing.
- Location of your operation.
- Information about what’s in the photograph(s) and the crop(s) you are planting.
- Your thoughts about this year’s planting season.
- Your operation’s Facebook/Twitter/Instagram account, if you have one and want us to tag you.
Please note that by submitting your photo/video, you are granting USDA permission to use these materials for outreach and education purposes.
NRCS NM is Seeking Pictures of NM Planting
This planting season, let NRCS showcase your New Mexico operation by participating in the #Plant2021 campaign! NRCS will share your story on social media and farmers.gov. Here’s how:
1. Using your smartphone or digital camera, take photos of what’s happening on your operation during planting season. Videos may be too large to email as attachment, so you can email them to us via mail drop (iPhone), Google Photos (Android), or any other file sharing service. A few ideas:
- If you’re comfortable, we’d love to see you and the people that make it happen set against the backdrop of your agricultural operation.
- Take a photo from inside the cab of your tractor so that we can see what you see.
- Photos at sunrise or sunset are always beautiful!
- Behind-the-scenes photos showing us the amount of planning and preparation it takes to have a successful planting season are welcomed.
2. Submit the photo(s) along with the following information to NRCS at [email protected]:
- Your name, if you’re comfortable sharing.
- Location of your operation.
- Information about what’s in the photograph(s) and the crop(s) you are planting.
- Your thoughts about this year’s planting season.
- Your operation’s Facebook/Twitter/Instagram account, if you have one and want us to tag you.
Please note that by submitting your photo/video, you are granting USDA permission to use these materials for outreach and education purposes.
Concerned about drought, bark beetles, and East Mountain forest health?! If so, EMIFPA Fire & Emergency Management Agencies is hosting a live Zoom Webinar on Saturday, April 17th to discuss bark beetles and pinon pines. You won't want to miss this one. Please contact [email protected] if you'd like to attend the webinar.
San Juan SWCD in northwestern NM has been working hard over this past year! The District has created many videos you may find useful, check out San Juan SWCD on YouTube or see the link below. @SanJaunSWCD
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzvxvSidAsTGiWCslf6tTQ/featured
San Juan SWCD in northwestern NM has been working hard over this past year! The District has created many videos you may find useful, check out San Juan SWCD on YouTube or see the link below. @SanJaunSWCD
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzvxvSidAsTGiWCslf6tTQ/featured
An agriculture funding resource overview webinar will be held with Senator Lujan and Local USDA officials on Thursday, April 8th at 10:00 AM. The panel will discuss how to access the funding resources, qualifications and criteria for farmers and ranchers, and how to set up an appointment with a local USDA representative to begin filling out your next application.
To register for the webinar, please use the link below. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2psk9p8JTFWtz5o7KubCwg
An agriculture funding resource overview webinar will be held with Senator Lujan and Local USDA officials on Thursday, April 8th at 10:00 AM. The panel will discuss how to access the funding resources, qualifications and criteria for farmers and ranchers, and how to set up an appointment with a local USDA representative to begin filling out your next application.
To register for the webinar, please use the link below. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2psk9p8JTFWtz5o7KubCwg
Please join the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network on March 16th at 6pm mst for a Home Ignition Zone Webinar with guest speaker Captain Jerry McAdams. Through this 1-hour webinar FACNM will teach the audience some simple and effective ways to reduce the risk of home ignition from flames and embers. The webinar will take place on Facebook live and will be streaming from the FACNM Facebook as well as partner pages, including right here.
#nmfire #fireadapted #fireadaptednm #homeignition #firewise
Please join the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network on March 16th at 6pm mst for a Home Ignition Zone Webinar with guest speaker Captain Jerry McAdams. Through this 1-hour webinar FACNM will teach the audience some simple and effective ways to reduce the risk of home ignition from flames and embers. The webinar will take place on Facebook live and will be streaming from the FACNM Facebook as well as partner pages, including right here.
#nmfire #fireadapted #fireadaptednm #homeignition #firewise
A strong storm moving to the north of NM and low humidity will drive fire weather conditions across central New Mexico today. Exercise caution with potential ignition sources as conditions can cause fires to spread rapidly.
Be safe and be #Firewise.
A strong storm moving to the north of NM and low humidity will drive fire weather conditions across central New Mexico today. Exercise caution with potential ignition sources as conditions can cause fires to spread rapidly.
Be safe and be #Firewise.
Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District updated their website address.
Please join the Albuquerque Open Space Division for a series of virtual public meetings to review and discuss plans for wildlife viewing areas at the Candelaria Nature Preserve. We will review the project goals and designs for three public-access wildlife viewing areas around the perimeter of the site. More information and meeting dates are included in the linked announcement.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VJO3FJ9JyuyGYcj5mMv3LFSLbuDRXV_Q/view?usp=sharing
Another confirmation of the need for regenerative agriculture to rebuild our critical healthy soils!
One third of the cropland in the upper Midwest has entirely lost its fertile topsoil, according to a new study. Other scientists doubt that figure, but agree that soil loss is a big problem.
The Virtual Land and Water Summit is scheduled for February 23-26, 2021. Register now!
https://whova.com/web/laws_202008/
Date: February 23 - 26, 2021. Location: San Diego, CA. Event Schedule. Description:The goal of the Land and Water Summit is to bri...
High Fire danger increases today as a cold front with wind and low humidity moves through the East Mountains area.
Stay vigilant and avoid sources of ignition. Vegetation is extremely dry and susceptible to ignition and rapid fire spread.
A word from one of our partner organizations!
Happy Weekend!
Please be vigilant and remember to avoid ALL sources of ignition as our forests are dangerously dry. #preventwildfire #RedFlagWarning
Do you want a voice in agricultural conservation efforts? Interested in local NRCS programs? 🌱
Join us for a virtual Local Work Group October 6th 10-11AM with NRCS, Valencia SWCD and Coronado SWCD to review and provide input to NRCS programs and assistance. See flyer below.
Support Environmental Education of New Mexico and help get kids and families outdoors!
Take the Everyday Outdoors Challenge this September! Envision a world where everyone gets to learn outside everyday? We do!
Support EENM, get outside, and join the challenge!
sign up at https://bit.ly/EverydayOutdoors
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has released an updated state noxious w**d list, replacing the 2016 list:
https://www.nmda.nmsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Weed-List-memo-and-w**d-list-2020.pdf.
Click below for a discussion about naturalists, the Bernalillo County Master Naturalists Program, and Master Naturalists' work at the Tijeras Creek Remediation Project!
Another dry and windy day in store for central New Mexico with low humidity and gusty winds through late evening.
Avoid burning and creating sources of ignition. Learn more at:
https://facnm.org/news/2019/9/4/livingwithfire
#FACNM #Fireadapted #healthyforests
NMDA Secretary Jeff Witte has issued a letter regarding COVID-19 and NM agriculture. Click the link below to view it.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dzkGX202IXT5fU6_hMO_HUVmAq3yGtzg/view?usp=sharing
Free Green Waste Event Happening NOW!!!
Landowners can recycle green waste for FREE at the Bernalillo County East Mountain Transfer Station until Sunday, June 7th.
East Mountain Transfer Station located at 711 Highway 333, Tijeras, New Mexico, open from 7 AM to 5:15 PM, (505)281-9110
Click Share and Help Prevent Wildfire: Know Before You Go! Before you make plans to have any smores over the campfire check for current fire restrictions. For more information, call the Fire Restrictions Hotline: 1-877-864-6985 or visit https://firerestrictions.us/nm/
#recreateresponsibly #preventwildfire #nmfire #fireadaptednm
COVID-19 Safety Tips for Producers
Attention to routine safety practices during a pandemic can be key to providing risk management for all our employees. Click below for some handouts to help Ag producers in working with their employees to stay safe during this time.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1du5rDulOjyeqQ2KL22W43KtEl3UCQoCT
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