Our members and supporters have worked hard to ensure a speedy transition to renewables in the light of the climate crisis and a just transition for workers and communities as the coal economy collapses. The Energy Transition Act represented an innovative path forward supported by the public, the legislature, the Governor, the Navajo Nation, and now the Supreme Court.
Breaking: Supreme Court rules that Energy Transition Act applies
On January 29, the New Mexico Supreme Court made a quick and unambiguous ruling that the Public Regulation Commission must apply the law of the land – last year’s landmark Energy Transition Act — to PNM’s case to retire San Juan coal plant.
First Saturday Arts – February 2020
Please join us for another fun and social First Saturday Art opening. Saturday February 1 at the Albuquerque office.
We’re in the news: Water scarcity accelerates plans to close Xcel’s Tolk coal plant by a decade
Excel Energy, electricity producer for Texas and New Mexico, plans to close the 1.1 GW Tolk coal-fired generating station by late 2032. This is a link to an article.
El Paso students hike, learn, protect
Students of the Americas High School Sierra Student Coalition participated in outdoor adventures and service projects and helped organize a resounding victory for Lost Dog Trails in 2019.
FAQs: Albuquerque bag ban
Going bag-free reduces litter and the demand for oil and gas. The county and city address frequently asked questions.
Zero Waste tips and tricks
Want to help but you don’t know how? Here are some easy tips from our Zero Waste Team members.
Fix-it clinic makes old stuff new again
The truth is that relatively simple repairs could extend the useful lives of many out-of-commission items, but most of us have no idea how to approach those repairs and don’t have the time to figure it out.
Environment Day tomorrow: Resident speaks about fracking wastewater leak
Lobby trainings, speakers, hundreds of New Mexico grassroots activists highlight day of environmental advocacy at Roundhouse For immediate release: Jan. 27, 2020 Contact: Camilla Feibelman, Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter director, 505-715-8388 Lobby trainings, speakers, hundreds of New Mexico grassroots
April geocaching with Inspiring Connections Outdoors cancelled
The outing of the New Mexico ICO program originally scheduled for Saturday, March 21, then postponed to Saturday, April 25, has been cancelled.