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    Month: November 2017

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    Zero Waste compost tour

    Zero Waste compost tour

    On September, 14 the Northern New Mexico Group’s Zero Waste Committee led a tour of five large composting sites in Santa Fe County.

    Ellen Loehman November 28, 2017July 9, 2019 Read more

    Support your chapter! Exhibition by Santa Fe artist Thais Mather

    Support your chapter! Exhibition by Santa Fe artist Thais Mather

    Artist Thais Mather will donate a portion of the exhibition proceeds to the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club.

    Ellen Loehman November 28, 2017August 27, 2019 Read more

    First Friday Arts – December 2017

    First Friday Arts – December 2017

    As an artist and outdoor enthusiast, Carol Chamberland finds inspiration in the wild landscapes of New Mexico. Her recent works include mixed media paintings, digital print media, and photography. This series, called Reprise of the Ancient Ones, “celebrates the vision of

    Ellen Loehman November 21, 2017November 21, 2017 Read more

    Trip Report – Painted Cave

    Trip Report – Painted Cave

    From leader Larry Hughes, May 20, 2019 Near perfect weather greeted a prime group of eleven hikers, as they started off from the Dome trailhead about 9:00 am, on their way to the Painted Cave in Capulin Canyon. After steadily

    Ellen Loehman November 21, 2017 Read more

    Trip Report – Santa Fe Baldy

    From leader Larry Hughes October 28,2017 By 11:30, our group of 9 was on the summit of Santa Fe Baldy.  The relatively mild temperatures and light winds made it possible for us to enjoy a relaxed lunch on top. It

    Ellen Loehman November 21, 2017 Read more

    Bosquitos – thank you!

    Bosquitos – thank you!

    Thank you to many of you for attending the pollinator event at the Westside Open Space.  What a wonderful outing! Our group was multi-generational with 20 participants. We were guided by the Westside Open Space Visitor Center staff Kent Swanson,

    Ellen Loehman November 21, 2017November 21, 2017 Read more

    UNEARTHED: The Real Story of Oil and Gas in New Mexico

    UNEARTHED: The Real Story of Oil and Gas in New Mexico

    You are invited to join the launch of CAVU’s multi-media project, UNEARTHED: The Real Story of Oil and Gas in New Mexico. WHAT:  Short film screening and panel discussion moderated by NPR’s Tara Gatewood. WHEN:   Thursday, November 16th, 2017, 6:30 PM

    Ellen Loehman November 14, 2017October 1, 2019 Read more

    Methane – Curbing Oil and Gas Waste and Pollution

    Photo of PNM's San Juan Coal Fired Generator Plant for the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter website

    By Denise Fort, Research Professor, UNM School of Law Chapter Energy Committee chair New Mexicans are well aware that we have the dubious honor of contributing to an enormous methane hot spot that hovers over the Four Corners Area. Methane

    Ellen Loehman November 14, 2017June 5, 2018 Read more

    Learn: Effective Citizen Advocacy at the Legislature

    Learn: Effective Citizen Advocacy at the Legislature

    Join the League of Women Voters of New Mexico‘s annual workshop on Saturday, December 9 at the State Capitol. Learn tips from legislators and a professional about how to approach legislators, craft an effective message and plan your time wisely. League members

    Ellen Loehman November 14, 2017July 9, 2019 Read more

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