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    Author: Ellen Loehman

    Outings report – August 26 Bosque Hike

    Outings report – August 26 Bosque Hike

    We were a group of 10 enthusiasts including an artist who made some wonderful watercolor sketches along the way…..caramba!!! The weather was perfect and everyone was friendly and big-hearted. We had a great time with this interesting and interested group….saw a small or

    Ellen Loehman August 29, 2017August 29, 2017 Outings Read more

    In the News: Interior’s review of monuments complete, but details kept secret

    In the News: Interior’s review of monuments complete, but details kept secret

    In the August 24, 2017 edition of the Santa Fe New Mexican, the Sierra Club and other environmental organizations added their voices of concern over Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s lack of transparency regarding secret recommendations related to our national monuments.

    Ellen Loehman August 29, 2017July 9, 2019 Land, Latest News Read more

    Trip report – Maroon Bells Backpack

    Trip report – Maroon Bells Backpack

    Rio Grande Chapter outings report, 8/17-8/19/2017 to Maroon Bells.

    Ellen Loehman August 22, 2017September 12, 2017 Outings Read more

    Split Estate showing in Rio Rancho and Placitas

    poster for the film split estate

    Sandoval County residents: join us in a viewing of the documentary, Split Estate, to become informed about the potential impacts of oil and gas drilling in our county.

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

    New Mexico monuments threatened

    New Mexico monuments threatened

    The Obama-designated Rio Grande del Norte National Monument is on the chopping block as the Interior Department ‘reviews’ 27 national monuments.

    Ellen Loehman July 30, 2017September 7, 2017 Land Read more

    First Friday Arts – August 2017

    First Friday Arts – August 2017

    Our August featured artist is Paula Manning-Lewis.

    Ellen Loehman July 28, 2017July 9, 2019 Central New Mexico Group Read more

    Groups Challenge Trump Administration’s Delay of BLM Methane Rule

    image of press release

    The Sierra Club and partners filed a lawsuit challenging BLM’s recent decision to suspend key parts of the BLM Methane rule.

    Ellen Loehman July 25, 2017 Press Release Read more

    Support Organ Mountains – Desert Peaks National Monument

    Support Organ Mountains – Desert Peaks National Monument

    Come express your support for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument.

    Ellen Loehman July 25, 2017October 28, 2026 Events, Land, Southern New Mexico Group Read more

    Trip Report – San Pedro Parks

    Trip Report – San Pedro Parks

    Rio Grande Chapter – San Pedro Parks trip report , 7/8/2017.

    Ellen Loehman July 18, 2017September 12, 2017 Outings Read more

    Sandoval County Oil & Gas Ordinance Talking Points

    Sandoval County Oil & Gas Ordinance Talking Points

    Sandoval County is amending its comprehensive zoning ordinance to address oil and gas extraction. Here are some things to look for and questions to ask.

    Ellen Loehman July 18, 2017May 29, 2018 Central New Mexico Group, Climate Change Read more
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