Preserving and protecting our environment is a political process

Elections

We work on electing environmentally minded legislators with the hope that they'll enact the environmental protections our communities need.  Our volunteers are actively involved in endorsing pro-environment candidates and then working for their election.  Find our more here. 

Lobbying

During our legislative session and in other decision-making forums we engage as grassroots lobbyists, working to inform and motivate our legislators to take action for clean air and clean water.  Get involved here.

Interested in helping environmental champions get elected?

  1. Fill out our elections volunteer form
  2. Donate to Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club PAC
  3. Contact our political chair, Richard Barish at richard.barish@gmail.com

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Recent political news

2025 Municipal Elections – Santa Fe & Las Cruces
Rio Grande Chapter endorsements for 2025 municipal elections in Santa Fe and Las Cruces. There are no state-wide races ...
2025 Municipal Elections – Albuquerque
Rio Grande Chapter endorsements for 2025 municipal elections in Albuquerque. There are no state-wide races ...
SB 21: Protecting New Mexico’s Waters
An idea pushed for decades to better ensure New Mexico’s waters are protected awaits the Governor’s signature. SB 21 includes three mechanisms to better ensure our most precious resource is protected against pollution and degradation ...
Legislative wins and struggles
Every session begins with high hopes. And most sessions end with a sense of accomplishment. We had a heartbreaking loss and a host of accomplishments ...
Statewide Coalition Applauds House for Sending Direct Investments to Strengthen Communities to the Governor’s Desk
March 19 - the Clear Horizons New Mexico coalition of 35 organizations and businesses across New Mexico, applauds the House of Representatives for passing the Community Benefit Fund (Senate Bill 48) ...
SB83 Clears Final Legislative Hurdle, Heads to Governor’s Desk to Drive Innovation and Job Growth in New Mexico
March 20 - Senate Bill 83 cleared its final legislative hurdle and is heading to Governor Lujan Grisham’s desk. This legislation establishes the Innovation in State Government Fund, equipping state agencies with the resources to develop and implement forward-thinking policies that drive economic growth, create jobs, and modernize government operations ...
Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter Statement on the Close of the NM Legislative Session
At the close of the NM State Legislative session the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter lauds progress on climate action and protects for our wildlife, water, lands and community health ...
Statewide Coalition Supports Direct Investments to Strengthen Communities in the Community Benefit Fund
A statewide coalition of 31 organizations across New Mexico, applauds the Senate Conservation Committee for passing the Community Benefit Fund, made up of Senate Bills 48 and 49 ...