Rio Grande Chapter

For immediate release: Sept. 14, 2017
Last week, the Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend an oil and gas ordinance that would bypass public input and endanger drinking water. But there’s still time to stop it. Commissioner Dan Stoddard’s ordinance, recommended Tuesday with few changes by the P and Z Commission, would give county staff sole authority to approve or deny drilling applications. “Staff could allow oil and gas drilling without public notice, hearings or a ...

There was a lot of interest after we issued a press release criticizing the Public Education Department’s draft science standards. Here are some examples of news articles: Santa Fe Reporter – The Same, But Different KOB Channel 4 – Science teaching guidelines trigger criticism in New Mexico Associated Press – Science Teaching Guidelines Trigger Criticism in New Mexico  Image from Idaho National Lab via Flickr  ...

New Mexico’s Public Education Department released proposed science standards that scrubs climate change and even the age of the Earth from our schools. This is the response of the Rio Grande Sierra Club ...

In response to Secretary Zinke's call to change management of our newest national monuments, the Rio Grande Chapter has organized rallies across the state ...

Celebrate National Public Lands Day on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Saturday, September 30, by volunteering to work on popular multi-use trails that need a little TLC.  ...

Rio Grande Chapter outings report – Wheeler Peak, 9/9/2017 ...

Being in nature with a camera enriches the experience. You will find yourself looking for the bird making that noise, and once you take his picture, you'll have a record to help find out just what bird it was, then you'll want to know more about him ...

From overextended activists to those on the first few rungs up the activist ladder, the Rio Grande Chapter seeks members interested in serving on the chapter board. The executive committee, which meets four times a year, usually at Sevilleta National Wildlife Refugee facility, weighs in on the chapter’s priorities and helps deliver results in each priority. If you are a current Sierra Club member and are interested in running for a position on the executive committee, contact Ken Hughes at b1family@comcast.net ...

Some opportunities to help elect Tim Keller mayor of Albuquerque ...

Albuquerque has a city election coming up on October 3. It is critical that we elect a mayor and city councilors who support our environmental goals, from fighting global warming to protecting the bosque. As we know all too well, elections have consequences. We have endorsements for the mayor and two city council seats ...