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

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

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

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

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

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