By Mona Blaber, Chapter communications coordinator The election of President Donald Trump, his anti-environment Cabinet appointees and a Congress insistent on unraveling climate, water, wildlife and lands protections have been frightening, but they have unleashed a powerful citizen determination. Membership
Coal reels as wind and solar rise
By Mona Blaber, Chapter communications coordinator A seismic shift for energy and the climate has hit the Southwest, and New Mexico in particular. On March 16, Public Service Company of New Mexico announced that it would likely benefit customer bills
Kit Carson Electric Co-op aims for 100% solar on sunny days
By Bob Bresnahan, Kit Carson board, Renewable Taos Taos-based Kit Carson Electric Cooperative and Guzman Renewable Energy Partners will build 30 one-megawatt solar arrays around Kit Carson’s service area over the next six years. Kit Carson CEO Luis Reyes and
$1.6 billion for wind in New Mexico, west Texas
By Mona Blaber Xcel Energy, the parent company of New Mexico utility Southwestern Public Service, announced on March 21 that it plans to spend $1.6 billion on 1.23 gigawatts of wind energy in New Mexico and West Texas. The Sagamore
Outings by vets, for vets
By Terry Owen, Military Outings Program coordinator The Sierra Club Military Outdoors Program wants you! We’re seeking active-duty military, veterans and their families, friends and supporters to join us for outdoor adventures. The mission objectives are to offer participants new
Volunteer profile: Heather Kline
Volunteer profile for Heather Kline, Central New Mexico group.
Volunteer profile: Laurence Gibson
Volunteer profile for Laurence Gibson, El Paso group chair.
Volunteer profile: Rick LoBello
Volunteer profile for Rick LoBello, El Paso group.
Workshop descriptions
A Comparison between progressive groups’ organizing and indigenous organizing.. Solidarity now and solidarity later – Robert Tohe, Sierra Club & Hazel James. Participants will learn about an emerging practice that indigenizes progressive organizing styles to build strong relations for solidarity
Organization profiles
Albuquerque Indivisible is dedicated to opposing the Trump agenda by applying pressure to members of Congress. We emphasize calling and visiting their offices, participating in rallies and participating in town halls. The Indigenous Training Collaborative‘s mission is to deliver meaningful