What We Do
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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.
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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.
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Why Conservation Districts Matter
Board of Supervisors
Lynn Montgomery — Chair, Position 3
Lynn Montgomery continues to serve as Board Chair following his reelection in November 2025. We appreciate his continued leadership and service to Coronado SWCD.
Alfred Baca — Vice Chair, Position 5
Alfred Baca serves as Vice Chair, helping guide Board decisions and the District’s conservation work. His current term runs through 2027.
Kathleen Groody — Supervisor, Secretary Treasurer, Position 1
Kathleen Groody brings experience as a Sile farmer and a background in agricultural development, soil science, and hydrology. Her interests include preserving farmland and conserving water. Her current term runs through 2027.
Mary Catherine Baca-Scott — Supervisor, Position 2
Mary Catherine Baca-Scott is a local attorney who serves on the Board and contributes her professional experience to District discussions and decisions. Her current term runs through 2027.
Katherine Aeby — Supervisor, Position 4
Katherine Aeby was elected in November 2025 to the position Susan Harrelson previously held. We welcome her service to the Board and thank Susan for her contributions to the District.
Jon Couch — Associate Supervisor
Jon Couch continues to support Coronado SWCD as an Associate Supervisor after serving on the Board. We appreciate his years of service and continued involvement in District projects.
Edgar Orejel — Associate Supervisor
Edgar Orajel recently joined Coronado SWCD as an Associate Supervisor. We welcome him and look forward to his involvement in the District’s work.
DISTRICT MANAGER
Carolyn Kennedy
ASSISTANT DISTRICT MANAGER
Miriam Gagne
TECHNICAL ADVISORS
New Mexico Department of Agriculture
Katie Mechenbier
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Hector Alvarez
