"More than 75 people from Valencia County and the surrounding area turned out last weekend (February 26th, 2022) to get their hands dirty, improve the east side community gardens and learn about the magic of mulching."

Full article found below:

Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District has been recognized by both the City of Belen and the City of Rio Communities for "a quality environment through active leadership, cooperation, and partnership."

View both Proclamations of support of our work below:

On January 28th, 2021, VSWCD began the first of many featured articles in the local Valencia County News Bulletin! Check the series out here:

VSWCD Articles

VSWCD education manager makes environmental education a priority

Valencia Soil and Water Conservation District was featured in the Valencia County News-Bulletin in Dec 2019:

http://www.news-bulletin.com/news/environment-new-mexico-hosted-sustainability-event-showcasing-local-projects/article_61caa06e-2680-11ea-99db-9f2ff4ee40e0.html

****The Valencia Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors approved their calendar year 2020 Open Meetings Act Resolution for regular Board meeting times.  Meetings are held the 3rd Saturday monthly starting at 9 am.  Current agendas for upcoming meetings are posted on the website.  

Note:  COVID-19 management is still in effect and we will provide instructions for attendance at any upcoming virtual Board meetings.