What an inspiring video! I often feel overwhelmed by my work and that is because I was raised in a culture/family of "rugged individualists." Here is proof that "many hands make light work."
Honestly, that sense of family and teamwork was one of the things that really struck me when I spent some time in New Mexico. Oh, and it never occurred to me to sharpen my shovel!
I know, right?! Everything is so different when we approach it together, instead of that pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps mentality. These workdays are truly a joyous event! Every May 15 here is San Ysidro day, who is the patron saint of farmers. That's often the day that communities come together for planting as well. I'll probably create a postcard for that too!
I cannot subscribe further at the moment, but will soon. I loved the video. Grew up in El Paso, and spent a lot of time with relatives in New Mexico. For a long time , I have grieved at what has been lost by corporatism. Farming and ranching at the human level is an act of reciprocity, and that is well said by this video. Disconnecting from our obligations to the earth has led to so many issues. Rural, farming ranching has been marginalized by some and hyper-politicized by others. We must reverse that dynamic and return to respect and care for the earth and her gifts.
Maia, I love the idea of this series! I appreciated learning about the complex irrigation system created by the Pueblo people. Modern technology isn't the answer to everything.
Maia, thanks so much for this. I'll be in Northern New Mexico in June. I like to look at places I visit through the lens of water. Thanks to you, I'll know to look for acequias. 🙏
The ancestors of the Hohokam in the Tucson area had a similar irrigation that alas went dry centuries ago.
What an inspiring video! I often feel overwhelmed by my work and that is because I was raised in a culture/family of "rugged individualists." Here is proof that "many hands make light work."
Honestly, that sense of family and teamwork was one of the things that really struck me when I spent some time in New Mexico. Oh, and it never occurred to me to sharpen my shovel!
Great post, Maia, I really enjoyed it!
I know, right?! Everything is so different when we approach it together, instead of that pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps mentality. These workdays are truly a joyous event! Every May 15 here is San Ysidro day, who is the patron saint of farmers. That's often the day that communities come together for planting as well. I'll probably create a postcard for that too!
Looking forward to it!
I cannot subscribe further at the moment, but will soon. I loved the video. Grew up in El Paso, and spent a lot of time with relatives in New Mexico. For a long time , I have grieved at what has been lost by corporatism. Farming and ranching at the human level is an act of reciprocity, and that is well said by this video. Disconnecting from our obligations to the earth has led to so many issues. Rural, farming ranching has been marginalized by some and hyper-politicized by others. We must reverse that dynamic and return to respect and care for the earth and her gifts.
Fascinating! Thank you for sharing this example of community care and working with and within the environment.
Maia, I love the idea of this series! I appreciated learning about the complex irrigation system created by the Pueblo people. Modern technology isn't the answer to everything.
Maia, thanks so much for this. I'll be in Northern New Mexico in June. I like to look at places I visit through the lens of water. Thanks to you, I'll know to look for acequias. 🙏
The ancestors of the Hohokam in the Tucson area had a similar irrigation that alas went dry centuries ago.