Astonishingly good hiking weather continued last Saturday for our hike to Cerro Negro on Saturday, 12/16/2017 ...
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 ...
“Why would Secretary Zinke and President Trump roll back ...
Advocacy training events – December 2017
Now, more than ever, citizen engagement is important in our government. With another New Mexico legislative session coming in January, it's time to get activated. January's 30-day budget-focused session won't feature as much environmental legislation as longer sessions do, but there will still be good legislation you can support and bad legislation you can prevent. Learn how the legislature works, what elected officials are thinking, the importance of their staff, and how to communicate your message effectively ...
On September, 14 the Northern New Mexico Group's Zero Waste Committee led a tour of five large composting sites in Santa Fe County ...
Support your chapter! Exhibition by Santa Fe artist Thais Mather
Artist Thais Mather will donate a portion of the exhibition proceeds to the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club ...
Chapter Executive Committee candidate statements
Four candidates are running for three open spots on the Rio Grande Chapter Executive Committee. Candidate statements are below. Voting in the Chapter election is for Sierra Club members only. If you are a member, you can vote here. Ballots must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Dec. 10. Two-member households with join memberships can each vote. Please also vote for candidates for the group executive committee where you live. Note: El Paso Group ballots and candidate statements will be mailed ...
First Friday Arts – December 2017
As an artist and outdoor enthusiast, Carol Chamberland finds inspiration in the wild landscapes of New Mexico. Her recent works include mixed media paintings, digital print media, and photography. This series, called Reprise of the Ancient Ones, “celebrates the vision of the ancient artists with the utmost respect for their craft. Each image is faithfully drawn, then digitized and superimposed on a stylized photo of the landscape where that petroglyph resides.” Carol’s works have been exhibited in a variety of venues, ...
From leader Larry Hughes,
May 20, 2019 From L to R: Taher, CK, Jim, Chris, Helen, Steve, Gustavo and Christie with Lolina and Nancy sitting in front.
Near perfect weather greeted a prime group of eleven hikers, as they started off from the Dome trailhead about 9:00 am, on their way to the Painted Cave in Capulin Canyon. After steadily hiking downward for about 3.5 miles, we reached the canyon floor near the remains of an old Park Service log cabin ...
May 20, 2019 From L to R: Taher, CK, Jim, Chris, Helen, Steve, Gustavo and Christie with Lolina and Nancy sitting in front.
Near perfect weather greeted a prime group of eleven hikers, as they started off from the Dome trailhead about 9:00 am, on their way to the Painted Cave in Capulin Canyon. After steadily hiking downward for about 3.5 miles, we reached the canyon floor near the remains of an old Park Service log cabin ...
From leader Larry Hughes
October 28,2017 By 11:30, our group of 9 was on the summit of Santa Fe Baldy. The relatively mild temperatures and light winds made it possible for us to enjoy a relaxed lunch on top. It was the first time on the summit for CK, Hans and John, and a “quasi-first” time for Mark who hadn’t been on Baldy for 25 years or so ...
October 28,2017 By 11:30, our group of 9 was on the summit of Santa Fe Baldy. The relatively mild temperatures and light winds made it possible for us to enjoy a relaxed lunch on top. It was the first time on the summit for CK, Hans and John, and a “quasi-first” time for Mark who hadn’t been on Baldy for 25 years or so ...
