Fields of HeshbonGardens, orchards & irrigation in Tesuque
Tesuque's creek valley has been irrigated from the Rio Tesuque for centuries. We help homeowners get the most from ditch water, then back it up with drip, wells and catchment for the dry stretches.
What's different about Tesuque
Acequia water runs on the river's schedule
Acequias along the Rio Tesuque, like the Acequia del Rio, still carry water to fields and orchards. Under the Aamodt settlement rules, upstream acequias have to stop diverting when the creek runs very low, so water reaches the Pueblo of Tesuque. That's why a backup source matters.
Backup water for dry spells
When the ditch is off, gardens and young trees still need water. We add drip fed by a well or a rain cistern so plantings get through a dry spring or a late monsoon.
Hillsides above the valley
Homes on the slopes above the creek deal with runoff, washouts and steep beds. Terracing, French drains and erosion control keep soil in place and water moving the right direction.
Services in Tesuque
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Tesuque FAQ
Can you work with my acequia water?
Yes. We design gardens and orchards that use your ditch water, and we work around your turnouts and the acequia's rules. Your mayordomo and commission set the schedule, and we plan around it.
What can I do when the ditch runs dry in summer?
Add a backup. Drip fed by a well or a rainwater cistern keeps gardens and young trees alive until ditch water is back.
Do you handle slope and runoff problems in Tesuque?
Yes. We build erosion control, terraces and French drains for hillside lots.
Need help in Tesuque?
Call or text Bradley, or send a request online.