WHAT WE DO

Lend a helping hand. We work with residents, landowners, farmers, ranchers, acequia associations, local organizations, volunteer groups, youth groups, and others to:

  • Identify funding sources for conservation projects
  • Provide technical assistance
  • Coordinate projects
  • Promote conservation education

Some examples of conservation efforts are: 

  • Thinning trees and brush to reduce wildfire risk
  • Removing non-native species along streams and rivers to improve riparian habitat
  • Helping homeowners harvest rainwater for landscape use

Please see our Projects page to learn about current District conservation projects.

Partner with other organizations. To accomplish conservation goals, Coronado SWCD partners with other agencies and organizations  including:

  • New Mexico Department of Agriculture
  • New Mexico State Forestry Division
  • US Department of Agriculture
  • Greater Rio Grande Watershed Alliance
  • Mid-Region Council of Governments
  • Sandoval County
  • Town of Bernalillo​
Assist in flood protection. Coronado SWCD maintains the Piedra Lisa Dam. This dam helps protect the Town of Bernalillo from floodwaters. Learn more about the dam here.

Engage in planning efforts. Each year, the District develops an annual work plan outlining the major tasks and projects for the year. We also have a District Land Use Plan. We are involved in various regional planning efforts related to land use, water use, and watershed preservation in central New Mexico.

More Information: ​
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Lynn Montgomery, Chairman
Position 3; term expires 2021

Alfredo Baca, Vice Chairman
Position 5; term expires 2019

Jon Couch, Secretary-Treasurer
Position 1; term expires 2019

Marvin Mendelow, Supervisor
Position 2; term expires 2019

Orlando Lucero, Supervisor
Position 4; term expires 2021


ASSOCIATE SUPERVISORS
​Patricia Bolton
​Judith Hurley

​DISTRICT MANAGER
Carolyn Kennedy

TECHNICAL ADVISORS
James Wanstall
Soil and Water Conservation Specialist
NM Department of Agriculture

Pearl Armijo
District Conservationist
Natural Resources Conservation Services
US Department of Agriculture

Brian Sweet
Soil Conservationist
Natural Resources Conservation Services
US Department of Agriculture

Jean E. Foster
Soil Conservation Technician
Natural Resources Conservation Service
US Department of Agriculture
This page last reviewed/updated October 31, 2017