Nov 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
The RGALT team would like to thank all of those who joined us in celebrating our 25th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Fundraiser. What a tremendous milestone for our organization! As much as our event is a fundraiser, it is a “friendraiser”, an event that brings...
Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
It was 25 years ago, a diverse group of community members – farmers and conservationists – gathered at my kitchen table to discuss ways to protect farmland in Socorro County. The county was contemplating the establishment of a county zoning ordinance,...
Aug 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Tucked down a quiet private road, sits a serene half acre alongside the Los Duranes acequia. This parcel, once part of a large farm along the Rio Grande, was the home of Meinrad Craighead, an artist and former contemplative nun. It was here, Meinrad created much of...
Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
June Membership Drive Protecting Farmland Matters to the Community For our final week of the June Membership Drive, we want to share board and staff reflections on what motivates their passion for protecting agricultural lands. “My professional life was...
Jul 25, 2016 | Easements, Success Stories, Uncategorized
From her Socorro County farm, RGALT’s director, Cecilia Rosacker, saw the black cloud billowing in the distance. The culprit was a fire in the Escondida area of the Rio Grande Bosque—a place near 4 of RGALT’s conservation easements. The following morning, with smoke...
Jul 25, 2016 | Easements, NAWCA, Success Stories, Uncategorized
Conservation easements, land trusts, restoration projects—these tools of land and natural resource protection can seem a bit abstract and complex. However, once you meet the people behind them, the value of these tools paired with the passion and amazing synergy among...