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    Month: December 2016

    Attend a citizen lobby training near you

    Attend a citizen lobby training near you

    Learn how the Legislature works, what elected officials are thinking, the importance of their staff, and how to communicate your message effectively.

    Mona Blaber December 28, 2016March 5, 2020 Latest News, Legislation, Politics Read more

    Winter Outings

    photo of xc skiers

    Please RSVP the leader unless otherwise stated. Updates on some outings may be available on the Santa Fe Outings Meetup page. December outings Saturday, December 31: Soda Springs Loop at Buckman. Down wash and out Soda Springs trail, then up

    Ellen Loehman December 27, 2016March 28, 2017 Outings Read more

    2016 Year in Review

    2016 Year in Review

    January • El Paso Group begins distributing reusable bags in low-income El Paso neighborhoods to promote reduced use of single-use plastic bags. February • Sandridge LLC withdraws its application for a natural-gas exploratory well near Rio Rancho city limits after

    Mona Blaber December 26, 2016 Around the Chapter, Latest News Read more

    Public Demands Greater Chaco Protection

    Public Demands Greater Chaco Protection

    On Monday night, 36 tankers storing crude oil and wastewater exploded and burned. According to reports, approximately 10 families were evacuated. According to reports this morning, the fire has yet to be extinguished.

    Ellen Loehman December 20, 2016February 14, 2017 Press Release Read more

    Out from under the methane cloud

    Map of western US that shows methane emissions

    We’ve all heard what President-elect Trump has said he’ll do to our environment when he gets into office, and it’s frightening. But we’re more concerned about what we are going to do. That’s you and me and other citizens who

    Ellen Loehman December 6, 2016January 12, 2017 Climate Change, Events Read more

    A step forward on animal trapping in New Mexico

    A step forward on animal trapping in New Mexico

    From Denise Fort, Rio Grande Chapter Energy & Climate Change Chair On November 29th the Santa Fe County Commission unanimously passed a resolution directing the staff to support efforts to end trapping on federal lands within the County and additionally to

    Ellen Loehman December 6, 2016July 9, 2019 Latest News, Northern New Mexico Group, Wildlife Read more

    Holiday party – Northern New Mexico group

    Holiday party – Northern New Mexico group

    Come celebrate endings & new beginnings. Featuring: Wine, drinks & refreshments Invocation from Standing Rock with Jim Klukkert & John Buchner Our honored speaker is our newly-elected Secretary of State, Maggie Toulouse-Oliver Hiking books on sale at $15 Date and

    Ellen Loehman December 6, 2016March 27, 2026 Northern New Mexico Group Read more

    Stand up for Standing Rock

    Stand up for Standing Rock

    Sierra Club member Gary Kowalski is organizing a series of gatherings to press for a boycott of Phillips/Conoco and their relationship to the DAPL (Dakota Access Pipeline). “Phillips is one of the biggest investors in the Dakota Access Pipeline, and

    Ellen Loehman December 6, 2016September 2, 2017 Climate Change, Northern New Mexico Group Read more

    Scenes from Standing Rock: Blog posts from protectors

    Scenes from Standing Rock: Blog posts from protectors

    Several members of the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter have made the trip to the Oceti Sakowin camp at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota. Below are some reports from the site: Nov. 21, 2016 (John Buchser): Last

    Mona Blaber December 2, 2016December 2, 2016 Uncategorized Read more

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