Bonilla, Antonio (Alpujarra, Andalusia,Spain), part 2

Authors

• 1140 3. 014.2

Document Type

Audio

Publication Date

5-3-1998

Comments

Continued: Taking care of the acequias, los ramaleros de agua [the person who was in charge of distributing the irrigation water] and the acequieros [the canal guards]. El Tribunal del Agua in Valencia, a system of water management similar to the NM Water association. Agriculture is dying due to modernity in the area. The conversation continues by the group of speakers walking and visiting some ruins and old structures in the area while discussing how the social development and spread of dominant modern culture tries to blur the original customs and culture of the Hispanic communities in New Mexico. Antonio explains to the guests some of the traditional foods based on grains and fresh produce. More canals and explanation of the system of water distribution, la cabeza [a small canal derived from the acequia madre], la acequia madre, las albercas [irrigation water reservoirs]. The celebrations: Los Diablillos, the fresh water system for human consumption, showing the landscape around, mountains and water sources around.

Recommended Citation

Anselmo Arellano collection (MSS 1140), Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, University Libraries, University of New Mexico