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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, 2016January 30, 2017 Latest News, 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, 2016July 9, 2019 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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