New Mexico & El Paso
The Chapter is bringing on new grassroots activists with service learning programs in Albuquerque schools. For example, through our Land, Water and Wildlife Day and Climate Crisis Day at the Roundhouse during the legislative session.
In late August 2021, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order to protect New Mexico’s lands, watersheds, wildlife and natural heritage to help put America on the path to protecting 30 percent of our land by 2030. We check on the progress.
Weather wreaked havoc on the GWE kids’ plan to visit the Roundhouse during the 2025 legislative session. The intrepid kids from Chamisa Elementary in White Rock were able to demonstrate their concern on Climate Crisis Day.
An idea pushed for decades to better ensure New Mexico’s waters are protected awaits the Governor’s signature. SB 21 includes three mechanisms to better ensure our most precious resource is protected against pollution and degradation.
Every session begins with high hopes. And most sessions end with a sense of accomplishment. We had a heartbreaking loss and a host of accomplishments.
Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter outings for April-June 2025. We look forward to seeing you outside! We have quite a varied offering for Spring 2025.
Federal legislators passed a a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution in a giveaway to industry polluters. Thank your NM delegates for voting against this resolution.
March 19 – the Clear Horizons New Mexico coalition of 35 organizations and businesses across New Mexico, applauds the House of Representatives for passing the Community Benefit Fund (Senate Bill 48).
March 20 – Senate Bill 83 cleared its final legislative hurdle and is heading to Governor Lujan Grisham’s desk. This legislation establishes the Innovation in State Government Fund, equipping state agencies with the resources to develop and implement forward-thinking policies that drive economic growth, create jobs, and modernize government operations.
At the close of the NM State Legislative session the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter lauds progress on climate action and protects for our wildlife, water, lands and community health.