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    Month: October 2017

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    BLM ready to auction more of Chaco

    BLM ready to auction more of Chaco

    In August, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office notified Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye that it intends to auction off 25 more parcels in Greater Chaco for fracking. These parcels are unnervingly close to the 10-mile buffer that protects Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

    Ellen Loehman October 31, 2017July 9, 2019 Read more

    Drones record Chaco fracking sites 

    Drones record Chaco fracking sites 

    The River Healers have sent drones to multiple fracking sites in the Greater Chaco Area impacted by explosions, fires, spills and methane.

    Ellen Loehman October 31, 2017July 9, 2019 Read more

    Changes threaten NM monuments

    Changes threaten NM monuments

    The leaked report revealed recommendations for shrinking four monuments, showing disregard for more than 2.8 million public comments, 98% of which urged the administration to maintain current and future protections.

    Ellen Loehman October 31, 2017December 12, 2017 Read more

    Sierra Club & (Root) Beer – Friday, November 3

    Sierra Club & (Root) Beer – Friday, November 3

    Join us this Friday for our November Sierra Club and Root Beer as Rebecca Sobel of WildEarth Guardians discusses the fracking threats in greater Chaco Canyon.

    Ellen Loehman October 31, 2017 Read more

    New Mexicans pack hearing to defend science education

    New Mexicans pack hearing to defend science education

    For immediate release: Monday, Oct. 16 Photos will be added here 500 New Mexicans spoke Monday in opposition to the New Mexico Public Education Department’s removal of references to climate change and the age of the Earth from its proposed public-school

    Mona Blaber October 15, 2017July 9, 2019 Read more

    Trip report – Ancho Rapids/Frijoles hike

    Trip report – Ancho Rapids/Frijoles hike

    10/14/2017 From leader Aku Five hikers had a PERFECT day on Saturday for a hike from the Ancho Rapids trailhead to Lower Frijoles Falls in Bandelier, and back.  After a  brief side visit to Ancho Rapids, they hiked through White

    Ellen Loehman October 14, 2017October 24, 2017 Read more

    Trip report – Frijoles Loop

    10/8/2017 From leader Aku: The weather stabilized beautifully for Sunday’s Sierra Club Frijoles Canyon loop hike, providing a perfect fall outing for Larry, Heidy, Bojan, and Aku in Bandelier. Box elders and many other lower elevation, deciduous trees and shrubs

    Ellen Loehman October 11, 2017October 24, 2017 Read more

    Municipal Waste Alleycat Race, October 20

    Municipal Waste Alleycat Race, October 20

    Alleycat with Gatos Calleros touring Albuquerque’s toxic SuperFund sites. Come ride and learn about toxic waste in Albuquerque and how to protect its cleanup. Brought to you by the UNM Sierra Student Coalition.

    Ellen Loehman October 10, 2017February 27, 2018 Read more

    The Living River Ordinance – Keep the Santa Fe Canyon Preserve Alive!

    The Living River Ordinance – Keep the Santa Fe Canyon Preserve Alive!

    Text of the presentation made to the NM Public Utilities Commission on March 1, 2017.

    Ellen Loehman October 4, 2017October 24, 2017 Read more

    Fall 2017 Outings

    Sign-up is by contact with leader (phone, or email if shown).  To go you’ll need to sign a waiver that leader will provide.  Dogs only allowed as noted. Trips are normally free (pay when carpooling) and open to non-members, although

    Ellen Loehman October 3, 2017July 9, 2019 Read more
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