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    Author: Ellen Loehman

    Coal reels as wind and solar rise

    Photo of San Juan Power Plant for Sierra Club article on PNM's utility rate hike proposal rejected by the NM PRC

    By Mona Blaber,  Chapter communications coordinator A seismic shift for energy and the climate has hit the Southwest, and New Mexico in particular. On March 16, Public Service Company of New Mexico announced that it would likely benefit customer bills

    Ellen Loehman April 18, 2017April 2, 2026 Climate Change, Latest News Read more

    Kit Carson Electric Co-op aims for 100% solar on sunny days

    By Bob Bresnahan,  Kit Carson board, Renewable Taos Taos-based Kit Carson Electric Cooperative and Guzman Renewable Energy Partners will build 30 one-megawatt solar arrays around Kit Carson’s service area over the next six years. Kit Carson CEO Luis Reyes and

    Ellen Loehman April 18, 2017May 21, 2019 Climate Change, Northern New Mexico Group Read more

    $1.6 billion for wind in New Mexico, west Texas

    $1.6 billion for wind in New Mexico, west Texas

    By Mona Blaber Xcel Energy, the parent company of New Mexico utility Southwestern Public Service, announced on March 21 that it plans to spend $1.6 billion on 1.23 gigawatts of wind energy in New Mexico and West Texas. The Sagamore

    Ellen Loehman April 18, 2017 Climate Change Read more

    Outings by vets, for vets

    Outings by vets, for vets

    By Terry Owen,  Military Outings Program coordinator The Sierra Club Military Outdoors Program wants you! We’re seeking active-duty military, veterans and their families, friends and supporters to join us for outdoor adventures. The mission objectives are to offer participants new

    Ellen Loehman April 18, 2017July 9, 2019 Outings Read more

    Volunteer profile: Heather Kline

    Volunteer profile: Heather Kline

    Volunteer profile for Heather Kline, Central New Mexico group.

    Ellen Loehman April 18, 2017 Around the Chapter, Central New Mexico Group Read more

    Volunteer profile: Laurence Gibson

    Volunteer profile: Laurence Gibson

    Volunteer profile for Laurence Gibson, El Paso group chair.

    Ellen Loehman April 18, 2017April 18, 2017 Around the Chapter, El Paso Group Read more

    Volunteer profile: Rick LoBello

    Volunteer profile for Rick LoBello, El Paso group.

    Ellen Loehman April 18, 2017April 18, 2017 Around the Chapter, El Paso Group Read more

    Workshop descriptions

    Workshop descriptions

    A Comparison between progressive groups’ organizing and indigenous organizing..  Solidarity now and solidarity later – Robert Tohe, Sierra Club & Hazel James. Participants will learn about an emerging practice that indigenizes progressive organizing styles to build strong relations for solidarity

    Ellen Loehman April 12, 2017May 29, 2018 Uncategorized Read more

    Organization profiles

    Organization profiles

    Albuquerque Indivisible is dedicated to opposing the Trump agenda by applying pressure to members of Congress. We emphasize calling and visiting their offices, participating in rallies and participating in town halls. The Indigenous Training Collaborative‘s mission is to deliver meaningful

    Ellen Loehman April 11, 2017March 30, 2026 Uncategorized Read more

    Trainer profiles

    Trainer profiles

    Heather Ailes is a middle school teacher with Albuquerque Public Schools and a founding member of SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) ABQ. As a local organizer for anti-racism, she believes strongly in the responsibility of white people to dismantle

    Ellen Loehman April 11, 2017July 9, 2019 Uncategorized Read more
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