It was a notable – and in a few cases, heartbreaking – legislative session. Celebrate our wins and keep up the good work!
2019 Legislative Roundup
Excursiones – Spring 2019
Excursiones a la Naturaleza de Nuevo Mexico is our Spanish-language outings program. Join us for hikes in the Albuquerque area during April, May and June 2019.
2019 Legislative Tracker
Sierra Club staff and volunteer leaders work to analyze and determine Club positions on bills at the State legislature. From among those on which we take a position, a number rise to the top as priority bills that deserve special attention and that we encourage our members to bring to the attention of their legislators.
Trapping bill highlights state’s urban-rural divide
HB 366 has become known as Roxy’s Law, in honor of an 8-year-old heeler mix strangled in a trap last month at Santa Cruz Lake. When the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee took testimony from the public about the issue Thursday, however, the biggest argument against trapping was simply that it is cruel.
Sierra Club Report – Clean Energy and Battery Storage the Lowest-Cost Option to Replace San Juan Coal Plant
A study finds a mix of renewable energy, battery storage, and energy efficiency is the lowest-cost option for Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) to replace the coal-fired San Juan Generating Station. San Juan is on track to close in 2022.
Energy Transition Act Playlist
View Camilla’s videos explaining the Energy Transition Act on Facebook.
Understanding the Energy Transition Act
The Sierra Club’s Rio Grande Chapter stands in strong support of SB489. This bill will be heard in the Senate Corporations Committee at the Roundhouse Saturday 3/9 morning at 9am in Room 322. Join us in a webinar on Wednesday to understand this bill.
National Sierra Club Elections are Underway – VOTE!
The annual election for the Club’s Board of Directors is now underway. Those eligible to vote in the national Sierra Club election will receive in the mail (or by Internet if you chose the electronic delivery option) your national Sierra Club ballot in early March. This will include information on the candidates and where you can find additional information on the Club’s web site.
Excursiones’ January & February 2019 trip reports
Always refreshing to visit the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park. We had the expertise of RGNC’s Instructional Coordinator Karen, as well as RGNC’s volunteer naturalist Sue. We spotted a porcupine napping perched on the top of a tree, a
Lands, Water & Wildlife Day at the Roundhouse – February 13
Continue the momentum on February 13 as we focus on Lands, Water and Wildlife at the Roundhouse – including workshops, information tables and meeting your legislators.