Protect Communities, Protect the Climate: No New Leases

Protect Communities, Protect the Climate: No New Leases
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Thursday, March 28, 2019 Photos: HERE
Frack Off Greater Chaco videos: HERE Contacts Daniel Tso, Navajo Nation Council Delegate, (928) 318-0039
Rebecca Sobel, Climate and Energy Senior Campaigner, WildEarth Guardians, (267) 402-0724
Miya King-Flaherty, Our Wild New Mexico Organizer, Sierra Club-Rio Grande Chapter, (505) 301-0863 Protect Communities, Protect the Climate: No New Leases New Mexicans Strike and Sit-In at BLM State Headquarters to Protest New Fracking in Greater Chaco and Greater Carlsbad Santa Fe, N.M. – Crowds gathered today ...
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Climate disruption – film & conversation

Climate disruption - film & conversation
Join us Saturday April 13 at the South Broadway Cultural Center for an amazing line up of films and speakers ...
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Spring 2019 Outings

Spring 2019 Outings
Rio Grande Sierra Club outings for Spring 2019 ...
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Screening: Sacred land, sacred water

Screening: Sacred land, sacred water
Join the Pajarito Group and Voices of Los Alamos on April 2 at the Los Alamos Nature Center for a special screening of "SACRED LAND, SACRED WATER: Confluences in the Rio Grande Valley." ...
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Carbon-free is New Mexico law! Gov. Lujan Grisham signs historic legislation

Carbon-free is New Mexico law! Gov. Lujan Grisham signs historic legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 22, 2019 Contact: Mona Blaber, Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter, monablaber@gmail.com
Stephanie Steinbrecher, Sierra Club Ready for 100, stephanie.steinbrecher@sierraclub.org SANTA FE, NM — On Friday, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the Energy Transition Act (SB489), which sets a mandate of 100% carbon-free energy for the entire state. The bill, introduced in February, was passed by the state legislature last week. The Energy Transition Act will make electricity generation 100 percent carbon-free by 2045 ...

Over 30,000 Protests Delivered Opposing Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Over 30,000 Protests Delivered Opposing Oil and Gas Lease Sale
On February 20, 2019, crowds gathered at the New Mexico Legislature to celebrate the state’s public lands and call for their protection as a diverse coalition of tribal leaders, legislators, land users, and allied organizations showcased the delivery of 30,000 public protests to the BLM in opposition to its March 2019 oil and gas lease sale ...

New Mexico Green Legislation

New Mexico gets legislation done with the help of its communities. The green wave continues to grow and the more everyone gets involved the more we can accomplish together. Teams are building, families are growing, and the unity is strengthening. A clean sustainable future is possible and necessary for our children. Let’s continue to push forward together. Join the wave.  ...
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March 16 Excursiones report

March 16 Excursiones report
Enjoyed hiking Embudito Canyon, ¡qué divertido! It is a fun and enchanting trail to explore – will do it again soon! La pasamos muy bonito. Iremos otra vez pronto. ...
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2019 Legislative Roundup

2019 Legislative Roundup
It was a notable - and in a few cases, heartbreaking - legislative session. Celebrate our wins and keep up the good work! ...
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Excursiones – Spring 2019

Excursiones - Spring 2019
Excursiones a la Naturaleza de Nuevo Mexico is our Spanish-language outings program. Join us for hikes in the Albuquerque area during April, May and June 2019 ...
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