Mesilla Valley (N.M.) -- History -- Sources
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Interview with Bob Porter, March 11, 1992, 1992 March 11, 2006 May 16
Interview with Bob Porter on irrigation and farming practices in the Mesilla Valley, Dona Ana County, New Mexico
Interview with Cal Brandt, December 5, 1991, 1991 December 5, 2006 May 16
Interview with Cal Brandt on irrigation in the Anthony, New Mexico area of the Mesilla Valley. He discusses maintenance of the irrigation canals, or acequias, as well as membership in the community ditch association.
Interview with David Herrera, October 23, 1991, 1991 October 23, 2006 May 16
Interview with Daniel Herrera on farming, crops and irrigation methods on his farm in the Mesquite, New Mexico area.
Interview with Henry and Carl Duran, March 10, 1992, 1992 March 10, 2006 May 16
Interview with Henry and Carl Duran on farming and irrigation methods in the Derry, New Mexico area. The Durans discuss community irrigation ditch associations and some history of irrigating from the Rio Grande.
Interview with John Augustine, March 6, 1992, 1992 March 6, 2006 May 16
Interview with John Augustine on farming and irrigation in the Mesilla Valley, New Mexico.
Interview with Lou Vega, October 19, 1991, 1991 October 19, 2006 May 16
Interview with Lou Vega on irrigation of his family farm in the Derry, New Mexico area. He discusses crops raised, past and current irrigation methods, and involvement with a community ditch association.
Interview with Ramon Alvarez, March 28, 1992, 1992 April 28, 2006 May 16
Interview with Ramon Alvarez on farming and irrigation in the La Union area of the Mesilla Valley, Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
Interview with Ray Enriquez, March 19, 1992, 1992 March 19, 2006 May 16
Interview with Ray Enriquez on farming and irrigation in the La Union area of the Mesilla Valley, Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
Interview with Victoria Montes, November 7, 1991, 1991 November 7, 2006 May 16
Interview with Victoria Montes on farming and irrigation in the La Mesa area of the Mesilla Valley, Dona Ana County, New Mexico. She discusses crops, irrigation methods, and participation in the community ditch association.
Interview with Wayne "Randy" Stahmann, March 12, 1992, 1992 March 12, 2006 May 16
Interview with Wayne "Randy" Stahmann on irrigation techniques used on the Stahmann Farms pecan orchards of the Mesilla Valley, Dona Ana County, New Mexico. He talks about the irrigation canal system used in the Mesilla Valley, fed by the Rio Grande.