Ellen Loehman, Author at Rio Grande Chapter

Sierra Club Praises Haaland Nomination for Department of the Interior

Rep. Haaland has championed the environment and public lands during her tenure in Congress and has introduced legislation to make parks and monuments more welcoming by removing racist, anti-Indigenous and offensive names from public spaces. As Interior Secretary she will be uniquely positioned to build on her efforts to strengthen nation-to-nation relationships with Native Tribes. Haaland would be the first Native American to hold a cabinet position.

PRC cites ETA in rejecting El Paso Electric gas expansion

On December 16, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission unanimously denied El Paso Electric’s request to build a 228-MW natural-gas generator, citing EPE’s failure to consider the requirements of the Energy Transition Act.

Pandemic Outings

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Sierra Club outings and in-person events have been cancelled through February 2021. While we’re all disappointed, we understand that everyone’s health and safety are most important. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t get out and go for a hike! Our do-it-yourself outings are designed with you in mind and offer a range of difficulties and outdoor experiences. We hope you’ll climb the mountains and receive their good tidings during this challenging time.

¡Soy un Cuidoro de la Tierra!

Pajarito Environmental Education Center and Pajarito Group of the Sierra Club invite you to an upcoming program on Tuesday, December 8th: “I Am Cheo!” This short film will inspire children (and their parents) to stand up and take action to protect our living family—we are every human and all the Earth.

What do you love?

This is a season for celebrating all that we cherish. So, let’s cherish it a little more with a gift to the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club’s work to protect all those things. When you give $25 or more to the Chapter you’ll support that work and you’ll get a bag of TSK: Granola from Three Sisters Kitchen.

Hike of the Week: Bosque del Apache

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Sierra Club outings and in-person events have been cancelled through February 28th, 2021. While we’re all disappointed, we understand that everyone’s health and safety are most important. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t get

Hike of the Week: 10K Trail North

Hike of the Week: Petroglyphs National Monument

Support the Rio Grande Chapter by participating in our Auction

Yes, it’s time to lift your paddle (bidder’s paddle, that is) to support your Rio Grande Sierra Club’s work over the coming months in climate policy; water, wildlife and land protections; and education. This is our chapter’s annual on-line auction, and it features some really exciting things…think awesome gifts! Or, just maybe, you deserve something special.

A new slate of environmental champions for New Mexico

You elected 63 of the Sierra Club’s 77 endorsed candidates. Thank you for everything you did to elect a historic slate of women and candidates of color, including the nation’s second female-majority legislature and the nation’s first all-woman-of-color U.S. House delegation.