Santa Fe, NM – Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO), in partnership with the Office of Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján, hosted a virtual event focusing on the ways in which agricultural and community stewardship can help mitigate and adapt to climate change, while highlighting traditional land-use practices though New Mexico’s traditional acequia and land grant communities.
Read MoreMy family has a long history in the Pojoaque Valley of New Mexico. Both my mother and father’s side of the family has been a part of this county for generations, dating back to the early pre-Hispanic settlers in the area. Growing up in New Mexico, I was immersed in the traditional farming community and grew up with the ranchero lifestyle.
Read MoreFor many of us, we think of nature-based activities in terms of recreational activities like camping, hiking, kayaking, birdwatching. These activities are great for exercise, connecting with family and friends, and enjoying the outdoors. However, this week we want to elevate some traditional nature-based activities that connect us to our land, water, and air in the most vital way possible.
The following nature-based are examples of how we have worked with nature to build and support thriving civilizations. These agricultural and land-based practices have played an important role in Hispanic and Latinx culture, existing through generations, and continue as traditions that many of us share today. Read on to learn more about our ancestral connections to the lands we have inhabited for centuries.
Read MoreThere’s a lot less environmental education now because of the modernization and the comforts we bring into our cities. Historically Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado have been land-based cultures. We lived more sustainably and had more appreciation for what the land had to offer. Now we don’t need to worry about how much water is in the mountains because we buy our vegetables from the store. Read more about what Dr. Eric Romero is doing to help educate young people about the importance of having a sense of place.
Read MoreWe cannot take our public land for granted. States, including Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, and New Mexico, are now exploring legislation that would allow sale of land to the highest bidder. Call your legislators and governor today and tell them to preserve our centuries-old tradition of sharing land for the benefit of all communities.
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