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  Trailer: Acequias: The Legacy Lives On

  Aracely Chapa

  Trailer

  Acequias: The Legacy Lives On

  Aracely “Arcie” Chapa, Director

  Acequias: The Legacy Lives On is a fifty-six minute and forty-six second visually stunning documentary film about New Mexico's enduring acequias as seen through the eyes of farmers, advocates, scholars, practitioners, and members of the community. In January of 2023, award-winning filmmaker, Aracely "Arcie" Chapa, began presenting her emotional and reverential tribute to acequias' past, present and future. With funding from UNM's Center for Regional Studies, the film unfolds through a series of storylines including the acequias' current challenges, such as climate change and water rights transfers, their important role in the development of local food sheds, and the economic opportunity they provide for members of rural communities.

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  Popejoy@50

  Aracely "Arcie" Chapa

  Popejoy@50 is a documentary about the difficulties in getting the hall funded, sited, and constructed, and the man who was determined to make it happen. This is a stunningly beautiful film that features Tom Popejoy, Jr., describing his father as well as his father's passion for building a concert hall on the campus of The University of New Mexico. Hal Holbrook expresses his appreciation for performing arts centers such as Popejoy Hall and the impact they have on people's lives.

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  UNM@125

  Aracely "Arcie" Chapa

  The University of New Mexico was founded on February 28, 1889, with the passage of House Bill number 186 by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of New Mexico. In 1989, the university celebrated its centennial. The Mesa Vista logo in turquoise was created for that celebration and many events commemorated UNM's first century. In 2014, UNM looked back at 125 years of history and accomplishments while also looking forward and planning for what lies ahead. Join us on the adventure.

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  Zimmerman@75

  Aracely "Arcie" Chapa

  Zimmerman@75: The Campus Heart is a visually stunning documentary about the history of Zimmerman Library at The University of New Mexico seen through the eyes of architects, artists, administrators, students, staff and the community. Since its opening in 1938, Zimmerman Library has been in continuous use and remains a vital part of the UNM experience. Filmmaker Aracely "Arcie" Chapa has produced and directed an emotional and reverential tribute to Zimmerman's past as well as its future.