Case Study

Restoring Rangelands in Northern New Mexico with Keyline Design

Many factors, including drought, heavy livestock grazing, and mono-crop agriculture, have decreased the infiltration rate of the coarse-loamy soils prevalent in Northern New Mexico. Keyline design uses the natural ridges and contours of a property’s topography to slow, spread, and sink rainwater.

Location New Mexico

Year

2024

Details

Hazards

Assets

Agriculture and Food Supply

Sources

Follow this link to read the full case study by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:

Restoring Rangelands in Northern New Mexico with Keyline Design

Funding & Building Capacity

This project was funded by the New Mexico Healthy Soil Program and Seeding Regenerative Agriculture.

Organizations

US Fish & Wildlife Service

Relevant Options

Work with the water utility to keep and update data on source-specific water supplies. Establish and implement sector-appropriate outreach mechanisms when water levels get low. Consider agricultural needs when updating current water management infrastructure to maintain high-quality agricultural water supply at a reasonable cost Promote and support sustainable practices in all areas of the food system. The food economy is an integral contributor to the overall economic vitality of the City.

Steps to Resilience

Understand Exposure

Assess Vulnerability & Risk

Investigate Options

Prioritize & Plan

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Image Credit

Craig Conley