Wow, that’s a lot

Wow, that's a lot
April is Earth Month and everyday this week has felt like Earth Day.  Help us celebrate the latest news and find out ways we could use your help ...
On February 23rd we lost Eleanor Eisenmenger, a transplant from New York City, a music booster and connoisseur, animal lover and environmental champion.  Her loss is deeply felt.   ...
Remembering Eric Patterson
Eric passed away in December at the far-too-young age of 82, leaving behind his wife, Nora, sons Jason, Tad and Eric, four grandchildren and a newborn great-grandchild he met in November. His life of education, friendship, water-monitoring and joy was celebrated by many friends and family in January in Taos ...
Project Jupiter Raises Concerns

By Michelle Compean, Fernanda Theresa Compean & David Baake | Chair, Southern NM Group Rio Grande Chapter, Sierra Club

Southern New Mexico Group Project Jupiter Raises Concerns Over Pollution, Transparency. Beware the Sleight of Hand. If Something Seems “Too Good to Be True,” It’s Worth Investigating

The 21st century has seen an advancement in technology like no other point in history, but due to the rapid pace of these advancements, we are often unaware of the potential downsides. State and federal governments have taken certain steps when it comes to the supervision and regulation of emerging technologies, but these steps are often insufficient to address potential risks. Worse, the public is often left unaware and uninformed.

Project Jupiter — a ...

2025 Year in Review

2025 Year in Review
The installation of Donald Trump as president in January 2025 led everyday Americans to organize protests throughout the nation. Rio Grande Sierrans took to the streets in support of public lands, clean air and water, and social injustice. While the chapter had much to celebrate on the state and local level, attacks from the federal government kept our people focused on deregulation and policy rollbacks ...
Third Annual Member Appreciation Picnic
Calling all Sierra Club members and friends for our Third Annual Member Appreciation Picnic. When: Saturday, June 14th, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Capulin Spring Picnic Site in the Cibola National Forest ...
Getting Outside As a Way To Influence Climate Views
Many of us are unsure how to communicate with climate deniers these days. There’s still one arena where we can communicate in a friendly way – on a hike or outing. We don’t lecture on the trail, but some participants bring things up and it’s appropriate to briefly address them ...

This page includes candidate statements for the 2024 Rio Grande Chapter Executive Committee and Group Executive Committee elections. Electronic ballots will be emailed to all current chapter members on November 13, 2024.

Please visit Sierra Club My Account or call Member Care at 415-977-5653 to be sure your correct email address is on file.

Rio Grande Chapter Executive Committee

Alissa Kent-Guyer

Alissa Keny-Guyer joined Sierra Club in 1996 in Oregon, where she later served as state representative for NE/SE Portland. During her decade in the legislature, she served for a time on the Energy, ...