March 2011
. . . del are llano – From the Arid Land
Mar 1st
There is no food security without acequia security
Juan Estevan Arellano
It’s that time of the year to be thinking about the upcoming growing season. But before we think about what we will be growing, there’s something more important: will there be enough water for the garden? That question was asked at our annual acequia meeting by a recent arrival in the valley. The west side of the Sangre de Cristos hasn’t received as much snow as other years, thanks to la Niña. My mom would have answered, “ten fé en Dios,” we need to have faith; God never abandons us, and More >
Alternative Capital For Local Foodsheds
Mar 1st
Arty Mangan
When I heard that the Amish don’t believe in insurance, I kind of scratched my head, not understanding the logic until I heard the explanation, which is based on a social ethic that provides an economic value.
In Amish communities if someone experiences some misfortune – for example their barn burns down – everyone in that community, without being asked, will show up and help rebuild it. The community ethic of taking care of each other has an economic value that’s not mere charity. An individual who shows up knows without a doubt that when he or she needs help, More >
1000 Women March
Mar 1st
About 1000 women, men and children from many cultures and socio-economic groups throughout New Mexico marched from Santa Fe’s Railyard Park to the Capitol on February 11th to raise awareness of important issues affecting New Mexico women and families. The marchers assembled against the perceived threat of progress on a number of fronts being rolled back. They seek to establish an ongoing dialogue with the Governor towards developing solutions to problems affecting families and communities, and asked to work with the Governor to establish a task force.
The issues the marchers spotlighted include: the cycle of poverty, education, affordable healthcare, equal More >
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