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    Author: Ellen Loehman

    Drones record Chaco fracking sites 

    Drones record Chaco fracking sites 

    The River Healers have sent drones to multiple fracking sites in the Greater Chaco Area impacted by explosions, fires, spills and methane.

    Ellen Loehman October 31, 2017October 28, 2026 Climate Change, Land, Latest News, Northern New Mexico Group Read more

    Changes threaten NM monuments

    Changes threaten NM monuments

    The leaked report revealed recommendations for shrinking four monuments, showing disregard for more than 2.8 million public comments, 98% of which urged the administration to maintain current and future protections.

    Ellen Loehman October 31, 2017December 12, 2017 Land, Latest News, Southern New Mexico Group Read more

    Sierra Club & (Root) Beer – Friday, November 3

    Sierra Club & (Root) Beer – Friday, November 3

    Join us this Friday for our November Sierra Club and Root Beer as Rebecca Sobel of WildEarth Guardians discusses the fracking threats in greater Chaco Canyon.

    Ellen Loehman October 31, 2017 Central New Mexico Group, Events Read more

    Trip report – Ancho Rapids/Frijoles hike

    Trip report – Ancho Rapids/Frijoles hike

    10/14/2017 From leader Aku Five hikers had a PERFECT day on Saturday for a hike from the Ancho Rapids trailhead to Lower Frijoles Falls in Bandelier, and back.  After a  brief side visit to Ancho Rapids, they hiked through White

    Ellen Loehman October 14, 2017October 24, 2017 Events, Outings Read more

    Trip report – Frijoles Loop

    10/8/2017 From leader Aku: The weather stabilized beautifully for Sunday’s Sierra Club Frijoles Canyon loop hike, providing a perfect fall outing for Larry, Heidy, Bojan, and Aku in Bandelier. Box elders and many other lower elevation, deciduous trees and shrubs

    Ellen Loehman October 11, 2017October 24, 2017 Outings Read more

    Municipal Waste Alleycat Race, October 20

    Municipal Waste Alleycat Race, October 20

    Alleycat with Gatos Calleros touring Albuquerque’s toxic SuperFund sites. Come ride and learn about toxic waste in Albuquerque and how to protect its cleanup. Brought to you by the UNM Sierra Student Coalition.

    Ellen Loehman October 10, 2017February 27, 2018 Central New Mexico Group, Events Read more

    The Living River Ordinance – Keep the Santa Fe Canyon Preserve Alive!

    The Living River Ordinance – Keep the Santa Fe Canyon Preserve Alive!

    Text of the presentation made to the NM Public Utilities Commission on March 1, 2017.

    Ellen Loehman October 4, 2017October 24, 2017 Northern New Mexico Group, Water Read more

    Fall 2017 Outings

    Sign-up is by contact with leader (phone, or email if shown).  To go you’ll need to sign a waiver that leader will provide.  Dogs only allowed as noted. Trips are normally free (pay when carpooling) and open to non-members, although

    Ellen Loehman October 3, 2017March 28, 2026 Outings Read more

    Bosquitos garage sale a success!

    Thank you all so much for your great work and contributions to our garage sale to help raise money to fund presentations for our group with Wildlife Rescue.  Our goal was $200 and our total raised was $370! We will

    Ellen Loehman October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 Central New Mexico Group Read more

    First Friday Arts – October 2017

    First Friday Arts – October 2017

    Flowers in the Artist’s Eye: Photographs by Sondra Diepen Please join us this week for First Friday Art at the Sierra Club Albuquerque headquarters! Enjoy light refreshments, new friends, and the beautiful photography of Sondra Diepen. When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct.

    Ellen Loehman October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 Central New Mexico Group, Events Read more
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