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    Author: Ellen Loehman

    Locally, the environment won

    Locally, the environment won

    By Mona Blaber,  Chapter communications coordinator Many of us are feeling gutted after November 8’s presidential result. The Sierra Club is preparing for a long, difficult battle ahead. But locally, the elections bring real rays of hope, even in the

    Ellen Loehman January 3, 2017March 5, 2020 Latest News, Politics Read more

    Climate-saving methane rules at risk

    Climate-saving methane rules at risk

    By Camilla Feibelman,  Rio Grande Chapter director A riddle: What is invisible and odorless and does more harm than carbon dioxide? If you’ve been paying attention to the Rio Grande Chapter’s work over the last year, you know the answer. Methane

    Ellen Loehman January 3, 2017July 9, 2019 Climate Change, Latest News Read more

    Unfair Game

    Unfair Game

    You are invited to a Sierra Club-sponsored screening of “Unfair Game,” a film produced by Project Coyote that exposes the shameful practice of organized wildlife-killing contests. In these competitions, contestants try to out-gun each other to win cash and prizes

    Ellen Loehman January 3, 2017July 9, 2019 Events, Latest News, Wildlife Read more

    Winter Outings

    photo of xc skiers

    Please RSVP the leader unless otherwise stated. Updates on some outings may be available on the Santa Fe Outings Meetup page. December outings Saturday, December 31: Soda Springs Loop at Buckman. Down wash and out Soda Springs trail, then up

    Ellen Loehman December 27, 2016March 28, 2017 Outings Read more

    Public Demands Greater Chaco Protection

    Public Demands Greater Chaco Protection

    On Monday night, 36 tankers storing crude oil and wastewater exploded and burned. According to reports, approximately 10 families were evacuated. According to reports this morning, the fire has yet to be extinguished.

    Ellen Loehman December 20, 2016February 14, 2017 Press Release Read more

    Out from under the methane cloud

    Map of western US that shows methane emissions

    We’ve all heard what President-elect Trump has said he’ll do to our environment when he gets into office, and it’s frightening. But we’re more concerned about what we are going to do. That’s you and me and other citizens who

    Ellen Loehman December 6, 2016January 12, 2017 Climate Change, Events Read more

    A step forward on animal trapping in New Mexico

    A step forward on animal trapping in New Mexico

    From Denise Fort, Rio Grande Chapter Energy & Climate Change Chair On November 29th the Santa Fe County Commission unanimously passed a resolution directing the staff to support efforts to end trapping on federal lands within the County and additionally to

    Ellen Loehman December 6, 2016July 9, 2019 Latest News, Northern New Mexico Group, Wildlife Read more

    Holiday party – Northern New Mexico group

    Holiday party – Northern New Mexico group

    Come celebrate endings & new beginnings. Featuring: Wine, drinks & refreshments Invocation from Standing Rock with Jim Klukkert & John Buchner Our honored speaker is our newly-elected Secretary of State, Maggie Toulouse-Oliver Hiking books on sale at $15 Date and

    Ellen Loehman December 6, 2016March 27, 2026 Northern New Mexico Group Read more

    Stand up for Standing Rock

    Stand up for Standing Rock

    Sierra Club member Gary Kowalski is organizing a series of gatherings to press for a boycott of Phillips/Conoco and their relationship to the DAPL (Dakota Access Pipeline). “Phillips is one of the biggest investors in the Dakota Access Pipeline, and

    Ellen Loehman December 6, 2016September 2, 2017 Climate Change, Northern New Mexico Group Read more

    First Friday Art Event – 12/2/2016

    First Friday Art Event – 12/2/2016

    December’s First Friday art event at the Central Group office is From Cityscape to Landscape: The Paintings of Karen Canon. Refreshments will be provided and the work will hang through January. Please join us for this fun, free event! When:

    Ellen Loehman November 29, 2016December 6, 2016 Central New Mexico Group Read more
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