"Action Messages" is the place to find those national and state items that need to be brought to the attention of Districts and their Partners for possible ACTION. There are Action Messages presented below:
ACTION MESSAGES
ACTION MESSAGE 1:
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NMACD
​2025 Region Meetings Schedule
Plan to Attend Meeting in Your Region
ACTION MESSAGE 2:
NRCS Internship & Career Opportunities
Webinar Date: July 10, 2025
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Future Webinar Dates:
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September 18, 2025
NMACD Recent News
NEW MEXICO WINS 2 AWARDS AT​
NACD ANNUAL MEETING
2025 NM Leopold Conservation Award
Seeking Nominees
Deadline: May 15, 2025
DISTRICT & REGIONS
Region Meeting Reports, Annual Reports and District Newsletters
If you have any District or Region News items or Events you would like to have highlighted, please contact Linda Hood (Linda.Hood@q.com) or (505) 681-9675.
NMACD RECOGNITION
CONGRATULATIONS
NMACD's 2024 Outstanding SWCD
Carlsbad Soil and Water Conservation District
(Left to right) Representing NMACD: Kandy Hutchins, Vice Pres., Josh Smith, Pres.; Carlsbad SWCD: Sandi Wilkie, District Manager; Riki Lopez, Finance Admin; Nathan Jurva, Chair; NMACD Sec.-Treas., Lisa Runyan.
Outstanding Land Stewardship Award
Steven Sichler, a 6th generation farmer, nominated by Socorro Soil and Water Conservation District for his commendable efforts in cultivating approximately 650 acres of everything from scrumptious chile to juicy melons. Snake Ranch uses some of the most modern farming techniques available, and Steven is setting the standard for sustainable farming and inspiring other growers. His Snake Ranch Farm Store is a local treasure.
CONGRATULATIONS, Steven Sichler and the Snake Ranch!
Farm Fresh - Local Grown, Seasonal Produce Fruits and vegetables including traditional varieties of New Mexico Green Chile peppers, Jalapenos, Yellow Hots, Red and Green Bell Peppers, Fresh Red Chile Peppers, Sun Dried Red Chile Pods, Sun Dried Red Chile Powder, Green Chile Powder, Ristras, Tomatoes, Honeydew, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Summer Squash, Zucchini Squash, Butternut Squash, Acorn Squash, and other Winter squash varieties, Onions, Cucumbers, Peaches, Plums, Apples, Sweet Corn, Pinto Beans, and so much more....
Los Lunas, NM
ANTHONY 'TONY' BENSON
Nominated by Taos Soil and Water Conservation District for the
OUTSTANDING FRIEND OF CONSERVATION AWARD
AUDREY McQUEEN
OUTSTANDING CONSERVATIONIST AWARD
Nominated by San Francisco SWCD​
CONGRATULATIONS, AUDREY!!
Outstanding Friend of Conservation Award/ Outstanding Conservationist Award
In 1993 Tony established Wolf Springs Ranch, a stunning 4,000 acres sanctuary, launched the Taos SWCD Groundwater Program, and established the Taos SWCD Forest Health Program. When it comes to conservation, Tony doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk!
CONGRATULATIONS, Tony, for this well-deserved award!!
Audrey wears many hats: She's a rancher on about 54,088 acres of federal land and an additional 360 acres of deeded land, a guide and outfitter, member of the Cattle Grower's Assoc., a Wolf Executive Team warrior, Catron County Commissioner, plus more. She is tirelessly commited to her Coordinated Resource Mgt. Plan.
CONGRATULATIONS
The 78th NMACD Annual Conference hosted by Region 3 was held in Albuquerque
October 28-30, 2024. The following awards were given during the meeting. CONGRATULATIONS to all deserving recipients!! We are very proud of you.
NMACD 2024 OUTSTANDING LAND STEWARDSHIP:
STEVEN SICHLER, SOCORRO SWCD
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NMACD 2024 OUTSTANDING FRIEND
OF CONSERVATION:
ANTHONY "TONY" BENSON, TAOS SWCD
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NMACD 2024 OUTSTANDING CONSERVATIONIST AWARD:
AUDREY McQUEEN, SAN FRANCISCO SWCD
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NMACD 2024 OUTSTANDING DISTRICT:
CARLSBAD SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Carlsbad Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors:
Nathan Jurva, Chairman
Kristin Pope, Vice Chair
Jim Carr, Sec./Treas.
Lupe Carrasco, Supervisor
Charles Goodwin, Supervisor
Fred Beard, Supervisor
Henry Vasquez, Supervisor
District Manager: Sandi Wilkie
Finance Admin: Riki Lopez
Natural Resource Specialist: Ray Keller
NMACD Farm Bill Prog. Spec. (PT): Judith Webster​
NACD NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
NACD CELEBRATES 79 YEARS! Feb. 8-12, 2025
Salt Lake City, Utah
​NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS - Click on NACD
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What amazing resources we have at our fingertips through NACD. They are only a click away. For example, click on any of the links below.
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There are four publications linked below. Just look below for a quick synopsis of each of the four. If you click on the NACD Publications link above, you can also subscribe to any of these.
eResource is an electronic collection of weekly news briefs sent to our members and partners every Tuesday.
NACD’s quarterly print and electronic publication – The Resource – provides in-depth coverage of the association’s recent activities and features columns.
Forestry Notes is an electronic, monthly publication funded through a cooperative agreement between NACD and the U.S. Forest Service.
Conservation Clips are a weekly round-up of the latest conservation news affecting our members and partners.