10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ACEQUIA»
Discover the use of
acequia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
acequia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Acequia Culture: Water, Land, and Community in the Southwest
Conflicts between Hispanic farmers and developers made for compelling reading in The Milagro Beanfield War, the famous novel of life in a northern New Mexico village in which tradition triumphs over modernity.
2
Acequia: Water Sharing, Sanctity, And Place
The acequia or irrigation ditch associations of Taos, Rio Arriba, Mora, and other northern New Mexico counties offer an alternative.
3
Mayordomo: Chronicle of an
Acequia in Northern New Mexico
This memoir of the author's experience as a mayordomo, or ditch boss, is the first record of the life of an acequia by a community participant.
4
Juan the Bear and the Water of Life: La
Acequia de Juan del Oso
In this children's tale, agriculturalist Juan Estevan Arellano and folklorist Enrique Lamadrid share a unique version of a celebrated story that has been told in northern New Mexico for centuries.
Enrique R. Lamadrid, Juan Arellano, 2012
5
Mayordomo: Chronicle of an
Acequia in Northern New Mexico
This award-winning account of the authors experience as a mayordomo, or ditch boss, is the first record of the life of an acequia by a community participant.
Stanley G. Crawford, 1988
6
Spanish Water, Anglo Water: Early Development in San Antonio
One of the most unexpected fragments was found during the winter of 1965,
when bulldozers were preparing for construction projects at the HemisFair site; a
125-foot section of the Alamo Madre Acequia was discovered and preserved.
Charles R. Porter, Jr., 2009
7
The Howell Code: Adopted by the First Legislative Assembly ...
If any owner or proprietor of land irrigated by such acequia shall neglect or refuse
to furnish the number of laborers required by the overseer, as required in the
eighteenth section of this chapter,' after having been duly notified by the overseer
, ...
8
Acequia de Juan Del Oso
Although treated as outcasts, three superhuman friends, including Juan del Oso whose father was a bear, create an irrigation system for New Mexico's Mora Valley.
Enrique R. Lamadrid, 2013
5 Acequia Madre (diverting from Rio Orande) at Alcalde, H. Hex 157 »cequia
Haare (diverting from Rio Tesuque) at head, near Santa Pe, H. Hex 190 at waste,
near Santa Fe, N. Hex 191 discharge measurement of 346 Acequia Medio at
head, ...
Geological Survey (U.S.), 1940
10
The Return of the River: Writers, Scholars, and Citizens ...
Letter to the Acequia Association From the Santa Fe Water Company In 1893 a
second, larger dam was built on the Santa Fe River and the supply of water to
acequias dried up while it filled. In this letter the Santa Fe Water Company ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ACEQUIA»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
acequia is used in the context of the following news items.
Two projects aim to protect Bernalillo from flooding
The MRGCD will make improvements to a nearby acequia as part of the ... Rio Grande Conservancy District stands near the Bernalillo acequia. «Albuquerque Journal, Jul 15»
Alamo given historic status
Portugal supported the nomination after U.S. officials said the city had investigated remains of a historic acequia and will preserve and interpret ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
Top of the World water rights transfer spurs worries, plans
That's what folks wanted to know when 50 farmers and acequia users from northern Taos County recently gathered in Questa to hear from ... «Santa Fe New Mexican, Jul 15»
Shuklian sets July office hours
The public is invited to meet with her in the conference room at City Hall West, 707 W. Acequia Ave. Anyone can walk in to discuss city issues ... «Visalia Times-Delta, Jul 15»
Visalia launches app for bus riders
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 707 W. Acequia Ave. Agenda: www.ci.visalia.ca.us. 2 CONNECT 17 TWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAIL ... «Visalia Times-Delta, Jul 15»
Otter Appoints Rupert City Admin to Cameron's Old Senate Seat
Anthon is a lawyer, formerly with the Rupert firm Ling and Robinson, and has, at various points, been city attorney for Rupert, Acequia, ... «Twin Falls Times-News, Jul 15»
Alamo cat Bella is a purr-fect companion for shrine visitors
But my humans seem furry partial to those tasty treats swimming in the acequia. I don't get it, but luckily my humans feed me, so I can resist the ... «San Antonio Express-News, Jul 15»
Otter Appoints Anthon to Cameron's Old Senate Seat
Anthon is a lawyer, formerly with the Rupert firm Ling and Robinson, and has, at various points, been city attorney for Rupert, Acequia, ... «Twin Falls Times-News, Jul 15»
Santa Fe Wine Festival now has wine from 20 different New Mexico …
In addition to the newcomers, participating wineries are Acequia Vineyards, Amaro Winery, Anasazi Fields, Black Mesa Winery, Camino Real ... «Albuquerque Journal, Jul 15»
Father builds home he always wanted for autistic son
The bucolic ranch, with its lake, pastures and acequia, had plenty of room. There is plenty of room to pace and shout on bad days and plenty of ... «Sangre de Cristo Chronicle, Jul 15»
