Irrigation Season Began April 1st
Remember: to ensure a good flow it is very important to clear your laterals of debris and obstructions.
Work with your neighbors. Share information you have with everyone on your line. It is important for all to know where their headgate and valves are located. If there is a break in your line this information is key in being able to shut down the water in a timely fashion reducing the chance of water damages
Leonard Trujillo, Dale Archuleta, Larry Maston
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Troublesome Weed of the Month
Black henbane/ Hyoscyamus niger
Annual or biennial that infests disturbed, open areas such as fields, roadsides, waste areas; grows best in sandy, well drained soils. All parts of the plant are toxic to humans and livestock if ingested, and it is often described as having a foul odor.
Also Known As: Cassilata, henbell, insane root, Jupiter's bean
Steams/ leaves: Steams 1-3 ft tall) have some branching and are densely covered with long hairs; leaves (2- 8 in. long, up to 6 in. wide) alternate, gray-green, oblong or lanceolate , densely covered with sticky hairs, with toothed and lobed margins
- Flowers: Five fused petals(0.8-1.2 in. long) are yellow- green in color with conspicuous purple veins and a purple throat; seeds found in green, oblong pods (0.5-1.2 in. long) that are covered with long hairs, with an opening at one end that resembles a five pointed crown
- Roots : taproot
Reproduction: Seed; successful management prevents seed reproduction/ speed.
Management Do’s and Don’ts
- Physical removal and mowing are effective if performed before seeds are produced
- burning can be used to kill plants bearing seed
- Herbicides are effective
NMSU: Troublesome Weeds of New Mexico College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, New Mexico State University
What's Happening on The Ditch?
We have been working hard to clear the ditch bank. Great Job Guys!
Please work with your neighbors to keep all lateral lines functional. Lateral lines are property owners responsibility to maintain. It helps to form an association.
Water is a precious commodity
New Mexico's very viability as a state is dependent on its scant water supply. It will be up to all of us to help keep our rivers healthy , our reservoirs from shrinking and our cities and farmers with water. Please do your part and conserve when you can. Work together as a community to insure we have less stressed crops and healthy stock. Irrigation systems