6:00 to 8:30 pm
Opening Reception in Cayetana Romero Lobby: 6:00 pm—6:45 pm
Film Screening: 7:00 pm—8:00 pm
Panel discussion: 8:00 pm—8:30 pm
The University of New Mexico’s Center for Regional Studies and the NHCC present Acequias: The Legacy Lives On. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Aracely “Arcie” Chapa, Acequias: The Legacy Lives On is an hour-long visually stunning documentary film about New Mexico’s enduring acequias as seen through the eyes of farmers, advocates, scholars, practitioners, lawmakers, journalists and members of the community. Chapa produces and directs an emotional and reverential tribute to acequias’ past, present and future.
Free Community Event. Please register here or or call the NHCC Welcome Center at 505-724-4771 for assistance.