
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?
- Fill out our elections volunteer form
- Donate to Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club PAC
- Contact our political chair, Richard Barish at richard.barish@gmail.com
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For Immediate Release:
March 22, 2025
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.
“We are grateful for the legislative investment of hundreds of millions of dollars in climate solutions driven by community and workforce development initiatives. The innovative programs that this money funds will help the state avoid the worst impacts of global warming. But the impacts of the climate crisis were ever present this session as legislators worked to address water scarcity, wildfires, property damage and insurance impacts, and how to absorb ...
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