The El Paso Group founded its Inspiring Connections Outdoors back in the ’70s, and over 40 years later, it is the only ICO in the Rio Grande Chapter.
El Paso Group: Getting kids outside for 40 years
Trump signs Castner protection
On December 12, President Trump signed a provision to permanently protect Castner Range in El Paso’s Franklin Mountains into law. The provision is a big deal — it saves a huge piece of land from commercialization, giving El Paso a very visible green belt on its east side to be enjoyed by all.
Chapter members elect three Executive Committee members
Welcome to our 2018 Executive Committee.
Celebrate the wins and keep going
It’s not all bad news! We’ve had some major challenges, but also major victories.
Still working for Puerto Rico
It’s been more than three months since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, leaving almost the entire island without power. The Sierra Club is helping and so can you.
Lawmakers Support Chaco Coalition
On Dec. 19, the New Mexico Congressional Delegation released a letter to Bureau of Land Management State Director Aden Seidlitz that essentially calls for cancelling the March 8, 2018, lease sale until meaningful and thorough tribal consultation has occurred.
People-powered victory in Sandoval County
The surprise outcome of the December 14 Sandoval County Commission meeting gives us hope that when we take action against public policiesthat are bad for our health, our communities, and our families, it truly matters. All your calling, emailing, testimony and rallying made a difference.
Sierra Club & (Root) Beer – Friday January 5
Join us this Friday for our January Sierra Club and Root Beer. Our speaker is Bill Pentler, Resource Management and Visitor Services Supervisor for the ABQ Open Space Division.
Winter 2018 Outings
Rio Grande Chapter outings for January-March 2018. Trips are normally free (pay when carpooling) and open to non-members, although we do like it if you join the Club to increase our local and national clout.
Trip report – Cerro Negro
Astonishingly good hiking weather continued last Saturday for our hike to Cerro Negro on Saturday, 12/16/2017.