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Another surprising Sandoval plot twist

Another surprising Sandoval plot twist

The Sandoval County Oil and Gas Ordinance was tabled after the November Commission meeting. The process of applying for drilling permits reverts to the current “special use” permitting under the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

Ellen Loehman January 1, 2019 Central New Mexico Group, Climate Change, Land Read more

Sacred Land, Sacred Water: Confluences in the Rio Grande Valley

Sacred Land, Sacred Water: Confluences in the Rio Grande Valley

View the full length documentary about the story of science and citizens working together to resist the oil and gas lobby’s efforts to pass a fracking-friendly ordinance in Sandoval County, New Mexico – threatening the sole drinking water aquifer for over 800,000 residents of the greater Albuquerque area from Cochiti Lake to Belen.

Ellen Loehman October 6, 2018October 6, 2018 Central New Mexico Group, Water Read more

Fracking Threats to the Albuquerque Basin Aquifer

Fracking Threats to the Albuquerque Basin Aquifer

Geologist Donald Phillips helped turn the tide on the outcome of the Sandoval County Commission vote to approve the Stoddard/Heil oil and gas ordinance. Donald Phillips’ presentation summarizes the general geology of Sandoval County and the risks of contaminating drinking-water aquifers from horizontal drilling and fracking.

Ellen Loehman February 20, 2018 Central New Mexico Group, Climate Change, Land, Latest News, Water Read more

People-powered victory in Sandoval County

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.

Ellen Loehman January 9, 2018July 9, 2019 Central New Mexico Group, Climate Change, Latest News Read more

Will Sandoval County choose oil and gas over people? 

Will Sandoval County choose oil and gas over people? 

By Miya King-Flaherty, Chapter Public-Lands Fellow On September 21, the Sandoval County Commission voted 4-1 to consider an oil and gas ordinance that would shut out public input and endanger drinking water. But there’s still time to stop it. Planning and

Ellen Loehman September 30, 2017October 31, 2017 Central New Mexico Group, Climate Change, Latest News Read more

Sandoval officials side with Big Oil and Gas over residents

Sandoval officials side with Big Oil and Gas over residents

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.

Mona Blaber September 20, 2017November 28, 2017 Central New Mexico Group, Climate Change, Latest News, Press Release Read more

Split Estate showing in Rio Rancho and Placitas

poster for the film split estate

Sandoval County residents: join us in a viewing of the documentary, Split Estate, to become informed about the potential impacts of oil and gas drilling in our county.

Ellen Loehman August 3, 2017 Central New Mexico Group, Events Read more

Sandoval County Oil & Gas Ordinance Talking Points

Sandoval County Oil & Gas Ordinance Talking Points

Sandoval County is amending its comprehensive zoning ordinance to address oil and gas extraction. Here are some things to look for and questions to ask.

Ellen Loehman July 18, 2017May 29, 2018 Central New Mexico Group, Climate Change Read more

Sandoval County Oil & Gas Ordinance Actions You Can Take

Sandoval County Oil & Gas Ordinance Actions You Can Take

Sandoval County is amending its comprehensive zoning ordinance to address oil and gas extraction. Here are some actions concerned citizens can take.

Ellen Loehman July 18, 2017August 27, 2019 Central New Mexico Group, Climate Change Read more

Sandoval County Oil & Gas Ordinance

Sandoval County Oil & Gas Ordinance

Sandoval County is amending its comprehensive zoning ordinance to address oil and gas extraction. The Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club is following this issue carefully.

Ellen Loehman July 11, 2017July 9, 2019 Central New Mexico Group, Climate Change, Latest News Read more
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