New Mexico has over 77 million acres of forest, range, cropland, pasture, and other lands. The stewards of
these lands include Federal (25%), State (12%), and
local governments (2%); Tribes (16%) and over 10,000 ranchers and farmers (45%). These stewards came
together over 50 years ago at the local level to form the
47 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), under
New Mexico State Law, to help them in their stewardship responsibilities. SWCDs have banded together to form
the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts to
help them have a common voice at the state and national level. This web site provides information about the local
Soil and Water Conservation Districts, their Association,
and the many Partners involved in the conservation of the natural resources in New Mexico.
