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2023 Legislative Tracker

View our 2023 Legislative Tracker - priority bills

SB53: Banning Storage of High-Level Nuclear Waste

SB53: Banning Storage of High-Level Nuclear Waste

UPDATE: SB53 passed the House on March 17, the last full day of the session, and was signed by the governor the same night! Congratulations and thank you to everyone who called your representatives and senators to encourage passage of this important law! Sponsor: Sen. Steinborn Click here to urge your representative to pass SB53 The Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced that it will soon issue a license to Holtec International for the “interim” storage in Southeast New Mexico of about 30 million nuclear fuel rods containing highly radioactive “spent” fuel, putting our communities at risk from rail transport ... Read More

House Tax Committee package includes climate solutions

House Tax Committee package includes climate solutions

For immediate release: March 7, 2023 In response to passage of House Taxation and Revenue’s passage of HB547 on Monday, the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter’s Camilla Feibelman issued the following statement:  The Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter is grateful to Chair Lente and the House Taxation and Revenue Committee for including three critical climate-related House tax bills that will save New Mexicans money and improve our air, water and climate.   HB412 helps New Mexico families purchase electric vehicles, which save drivers thousands of dollars a year in fuel and maintenance. Lower- and moderate-income New Mexicans received a higher $4,000 ... Read More

Climate Justice rally at Roundhouse moved outdoors

Climate Justice rally at Roundhouse moved outdoors

For immediate release: Feb. 23, 2023 Advisory: Climate Justice Day rally moved outside Roundhouse today to accommodate COVID concerns Today, New Mexico environmental and community groups will join legislators to call attention to important legislation protecting our climate and opening doors to thriving communities. Because of an apparent increase in COVID cases at the Roundhouse, the 1 p.m. rally will now be held outside, and some tables will be staged outside, but those who feel comfortable going inside will also learn how to lobby their legislators, get support in finding and connecting with them, and speak at committee hearings.   Agenda:  ... Read More

2022 Year in Review

2022 Year in Review

2022 was a wild and wacky year. There are some wins and some losses. Review our successes and failures ... Read More

2023 legislature Preview

2023 legislature Preview

This year is a “long” 60-day legislative session starting January 17, and there will be many exciting opportunities for Sierra Club members to provide input and participate (sometimes late into the night!) in the process. Here are a few of the bills we are expecting and will be advocating for or against in the coming session ... Read More

Winter 2023 Outings

Winter 2023 Outings

Rio Grande Sierra Club hikes and outings for January - April 2023 ... Read More

800 MW of coal no longer burning

800 MW of coal no longer burning

Partially delayed and accompanied by drama and uncertainty, the last operating stack at San Juan Generating Station in Waterflow, N,M., burned its last ton of coal in the early morning of Sept. 29. Read local residents' reactions ... Read More

Rio Grande Chapter

The Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club is a volunteer-led organization representing  more than 10,000 members in New Mexico and West Texas. Our mission to is to explore, enjoy and protect the planet, and we prioritize protecting our climate, air, water, wildlife and public lands in New Mexico and West Texas.

Upcoming events

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