Welcome to the NRCS New Mexico Web Site.

Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act Input Sought

The Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977, as amended (RCA) provides the USDA broad strategic assessment and planning authority for the conservation, protection, and enhancement of soil, water, and related natural resources.  On June 22, 2008, Congress reauthorized the RCA, and public participation is a central element to the RCA process.  For an opportunity to comment on USDA conservation priorities, program approaches, future conservation needs, and opportunities to improve the appraisal process click here

Workshops Promote Savings, Greening

The New Mexico USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service is sponsoring a series of sustainable agriculture workshops that point the way to less energy use, less pumping of water, lower labor requirements, and less need for fertilizers and pesticides on the farm.

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Prescribed Burn Planning Now Available

Mother Nature cooperated at the end of March 2009, enabling 28 New Mexico USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) employees to become certified as prescribed burn planners.

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Subscribe to the "Natural Resources Reporter"

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Conservation . . . Our Purpose, Our Passion

The purpose and passion for conservation is shared among many. It is shared between NRCS employees and partners who help people help the land. And it is shared by the landowners with whom we work. Our passion is manifested through the benefits derived from stewardship of private lands—benefits we all enjoy, such as cleaner water and air, improved soils and abundant wildlife habitat.

Learn about our stories, the stories of conservation made possible through a shared purpose, a shared passion and a shared commitment to conservation.

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