Acequias: a forgotten history
5 min readJun 9, 2019
Mesoamerican traditions continue to influence the culture of New Mexico
The Acequia is a communal irrigation ditch, and its continued use is a testament to the cultural resiliency of the New Mexican people. But where does this tradition come from? Sadly, most New Mexicans have a distorted understanding of Acequia history, and credit its creation solely to Moors and Spaniards.