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    Author: Ellen Loehman

    Sierra Club Military Outdoors Program – spring 2019 outings

    Sierra Club Military Outdoors Program – spring 2019 outings

    Military Outdoors Program hikes – May 24 to San Lorenzo Canyon and June 22 to Wheeler Peak.

    Ellen Loehman May 21, 2019September 11, 2019 Events, Outings Read more

    First Saturday Arts – June 2019

    First Saturday Arts – June 2019

    Please join us in welcoming photographer Patrick O’Brien for an opening reception on Saturday, June 8, 2-4 pm at the Albuquerque Sierra Club office.

    Ellen Loehman May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 Central New Mexico Group, Events Read more

    Methane Waste and Prevention Act introduced

    Methane Waste and Prevention Act introduced

    On May 14, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) introduced the Methane Waste and Prevention Act of 2019, a bill that would enact commonsense and cost-effective solutions to reduce methane waste and pollution from oil and gas operations on public lands, protect taxpayers, safeguard public health and mitigate climate change.

    Ellen Loehman May 14, 2019March 28, 2026 Climate Change, Latest News, Press Release Read more

    Mom Power Summit New Mexico

    Mom Power Summit New Mexico

    Join us on May 11 in Hyder Park to recognize some of the wonderful mothers in our community and the families who have worked so hard to make Albuquerque more sustainable! We’ll also be celebrating passage of the Albuquerque Clean & Green Ordinance.

    Ellen Loehman May 7, 2019 Central New Mexico Group, Events Read more

    NRC panel rejects all objections to proposed NM nuclear dump

    NRC panel rejects all objections to proposed NM nuclear dump

    On May 7, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced that its Atomic Safety and Licensing Board had rejected every objection made by intervenors challenging Holtec International’s application to build a storage facility for high-level nuclear waste in southeast New Mexico.

    Ellen Loehman May 7, 2019 Latest News, Press Release Read more

    Coming of Age in a Time of Change

    Coming of Age in a Time of Change

    Read the 4/10/2019 article in the Santa Fe Reporter on Kids and Climate.

    Ellen Loehman April 30, 2019 Climate Change Read more

    Youth-Led Green New Deal Town Hall

    There are no words for how powerful the Santa Fe Green New Deal Town Hall was on April 18, or the scope of its potential impact.

    Ellen Loehman April 30, 2019September 14, 2026 Climate Change, Latest News Read more

    Sierra Club & Root Beer – May 2019

    Sierra Club & Root Beer – May 2019

    Come find out how an idea to ban single-use bags in Albuquerque grew into a movement. Hear from people and kids who took part in organizing! Learn what it means for our city and how you can help plan next steps to create a sustainable future!

    Ellen Loehman April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 Central New Mexico Group Read more

    The Central New Mexico Group needs you!

    The Central New Mexico Group needs you!

    The Rio Grande Chapter’s Central New Mexico Group is seeking a few volunteers to fill some important leadership positions. 

    Ellen Loehman April 23, 2019 Central New Mexico Group Read more

    Celebrate five years of Organ Mountains Desert Peaks Monument

    Celebrate five years of Organ Mountains Desert Peaks Monument

    It’s been five years since President Obama signed an executive order establishing Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument. Come join us on May 18 in Las Cruces to celebrate.

    Ellen Loehman April 23, 2019May 21, 2019 El Paso Group, Events, Land, Southern New Mexico Group Read more
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