Senate Memorial 5 proposes to declare February 11, 2025, as "Acequia Day" in the New Mexico Senate. The memorial highlights the historical and cultural significance of acequias, which are traditional irrigation systems that have supported local agriculture and community water sharing for generations. It emphasizes the role of acequias in sustaining the livelihoods of families involved in farming and ranching, as well as their contribution to the state's economy through local food production. The memorial also acknowledges the governance structure of acequias, which includes elected commissioners and mayordomos, and their importance in local water management.

The resolution recognizes the efforts of the New Mexico acequia association and the acequia commission in advocating for water policies that benefit acequias and in protecting water rights. It notes the hydrological benefits of acequias, such as aquifer recharge, and underscores their continued relevance in addressing water management challenges amid drought and increasing water demands. The memorial concludes by directing that copies be sent to the New Mexico acequia association and the acequia commission to commemorate this day.