Sierra Club response to PNM’s announcement that the power it provides New Mexico will be 100% carbon-free by 2040.
Greater Chaco Coalition responds to Congressional visit on oil and gas impacts
Members of the Congressional House Natural Resources Committee visited New Mexico from April 13 to 15 to learn more about the negative impacts of oil and gas drilling on sacred sites and air quality, especially in the Greater Chaco region of northwest New Mexico.
Gila named America’s Most Endangered River
On April 16, American Rivers named the Gila No. 1 on the list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2019. New Mexico’s last free-flowing wild river, the Gila, is threatened by a diversion project that could suck the river dry. The Gila is
Chapter endorsements in MRGCD races
The Sierra Club has endorsed John Kelly and Barbara Baca for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District Board of Directors.
Earth Day Celebration – Eldorado
The Sierra Club’s Northern Group Climate Change Committee will present an informative and engaging Earth Day program titled “Yes, I can: Make a Difference for Our Planet” from 11:30 AM – 1 PM in the Railroad Building next to the Community Center.
Groups Applaud Greater Chaco Landscape Protection
New Mexico Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and New Mexico Congressman Ben Ray Lujan and Congresswoman Deb Haaland introduced the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act of 2019, which would withdraw federal minerals from oil and gas leasing in roughly a 10-mile buffer around Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
Yip, yip, hurray!
I had high hopes, but I was still surprised by the rush of joy that overwhelmed me today when Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation outlawing coyote-killing contests in New Mexico. No longer can coyote carcasses, including pups, be stacked up for prizes and then dumped
First Friday Arts – April 2019
Please join us in welcoming back Eliza Schmid for a show of new paintings on April 5, 6-8 pm.
Veterans find healing and purpose in the outdoors
Profile of a former soldier as a leader of the Sierra Club’s Military Outdoors program.
Protect Communities, Protect the Climate: No New Leases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 28, 2019 Photos: HERE Frack Off Greater Chaco videos: HERE Contacts Daniel Tso, Navajo Nation Council Delegate, (928) 318-0039 Rebecca Sobel, Climate and Energy Senior Campaigner, WildEarth Guardians, (267) 402-0724 Miya King-Flaherty, Our Wild New Mexico