Still working for Puerto Rico
It's been more than three months since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, leaving almost the entire island without power. The Sierra Club is helping and so can you ...
Lawmakers Support Chaco Coalition
On Dec. 19, the New Mexico Congressional Delegation released a letter to Bureau of Land Management State Director Aden Seidlitz that essentially calls for cancelling the March 8, 2018, lease sale until meaningful and thorough tribal consultation has occurred ...
People-powered victory in Sandoval County
The surprise outcome of the December 14 Sandoval County Commission meeting gives us hope that when we take action against public policiesthat are bad for our health, our communities, and our families, it truly matters.  All your calling, emailing, testimony and rallying made a difference ...
BLM Finalizes Methane Rule Delay
Today, Secretary Zinke finalized his delay of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Methane and Waste Prevention rule until January 2019. The rule was designed to limit the waste of $330 million-dollars worth of methane from oil and gas operations on public and tribal lands each year through leaks, flaring and intentional releases ...
Response to delay of health-protecting methane safeguards
For immediate release: Thursday, December 7, 2017
Contact: Camilla Feibelman, camilla.feibelman@sierraclub.org
BLM Finalizes Methane Rule Delay
 
Thursday, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke finalized his delay of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Methane and Waste Prevention rule until January 2019. The rule was designed to limit the waste of $330 million-dollars worth of methane from oil and gas operations on public and tribal lands each year through leaks, flaring and intentional releases.

“Why would Secretary Zinke and President Trump roll back good-neighbor rules that stop oil and gas waste and pollution on our public lands? In New Mexico we suffer from $27 million a year in lost revenues and royalties for the state because of industry carelessness. The methane ...

UNEARTHED: The Real Story of Oil and Gas in New Mexico

You are invited to join the launch of CAVU’s multi-media project, UNEARTHED: The Real Story of Oil and Gas in New Mexico.

WHAT:  Short film screening and panel discussion moderated by NPR’s Tara Gatewood.

WHEN:   Thursday, November 16th, 2017, 6:30 PM public reception, 7:00 program begins.

WHERE:  Lensic Theater, 211 West San Francisco Street, Santa Fe

TICKETS: Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Lensic.org.  505-988-7050

More about UNEARTHED. The year-long initiative in designed to educate and engage the public in a productive, depoliticized conversation about climate change and energy production in New Mexico and work towards state-based solutions that protect our environment, health and cultural resources while working to bolster our economy. Join the conversation – everyone who calls New Mexico home should ...

Join the League of Women Voters of New Mexico‘s annual workshop on Saturday, December 9 at the State Capitol. Learn tips from legislators and a professional about how to approach legislators, craft an effective message and plan your time wisely. League members will also provide tips on speaking for LWVNM.

Saturday, December 9, 9:30 am to Noon
New Mexico State Capitol, Room 322

Featuring:

Senator Peter Wirth, D-Santa Fe, District 25
Senator Sander Rue, R-Albuquerque, District 23
Jim Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of Disability Rights New Mexico.

Featured art from The Blue Diamond Gallery

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Most of us live in an urban-wildland interface so it's no longer possible for bears to have their own habitat and humans to have ours. We have to take the right steps to reduce human/bear interactions.  ...