Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter
@sierrariogrande.bsky.social
Exploring, enjoying and protecting New Mexico and West Texas.
The Rio Grande Chapter represents 35,000 Sierra Club members and supporters in New Mexico and West Texas.
Photo: Jim Klukkert
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The Rio Grande Chapter represents 35,000 Sierra Club members and supporters in New Mexico and West Texas.
Photo: Jim Klukkert
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“The Trump administration is weaponizing the government shutdown to gut staffing, weaken environmental protections, and normalize their ultimate goal of privatizing public lands,” writes @jackieostfeld.bsky.social in @thehill.com .
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October 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
“The Trump administration is weaponizing the government shutdown to gut staffing, weaken environmental protections, and normalize their ultimate goal of privatizing public lands,” writes @jackieostfeld.bsky.social in @thehill.com .
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Save the Date! Rio Grande Chapter Appreciation Pot Luck
Sat, Dec 6, 2025; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Mountain) Albuquerque.
Sat, Dec 6, 2025; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Mountain) Albuquerque.
October 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Save the Date! Rio Grande Chapter Appreciation Pot Luck
Sat, Dec 6, 2025; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Mountain) Albuquerque.
Sat, Dec 6, 2025; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Mountain) Albuquerque.
NM's first community solar project went online in Valencia County last week. The 35 Megawatt project near Belen will offset the energy usage of 2,000 Homes and benefit lower income electric utility customers. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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October 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
NM's first community solar project went online in Valencia County last week. The 35 Megawatt project near Belen will offset the energy usage of 2,000 Homes and benefit lower income electric utility customers. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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The planet’s heating up — and so is the deadline. ⏰ Last day to tell @EPA: no more delays on the 2024 methane rule.
Delay threatens health, wastes resources, and takes us backwards on #CutMethane.
📢 Comment now: sc.org/methane
#ProtectOurKids #CleanAir #ClimateCrisis
Delay threatens health, wastes resources, and takes us backwards on #CutMethane.
📢 Comment now: sc.org/methane
#ProtectOurKids #CleanAir #ClimateCrisis
Defend Environmental Protections to Cut Methane
Methane is responsible for at least 25% of the warming we experience. Fortunately, last year, the EPA passed protections to cut methane pollution.
But the Trump admin is dragging their feet. Demand ...
sc.org
October 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The planet’s heating up — and so is the deadline. ⏰ Last day to tell @EPA: no more delays on the 2024 methane rule.
Delay threatens health, wastes resources, and takes us backwards on #CutMethane.
📢 Comment now: sc.org/methane
#ProtectOurKids #CleanAir #ClimateCrisis
Delay threatens health, wastes resources, and takes us backwards on #CutMethane.
📢 Comment now: sc.org/methane
#ProtectOurKids #CleanAir #ClimateCrisis
Env & community groups working yrs to help the state make nation- leading methane & smog rules against all odds while some operators sued to stop them. Now thanks to leadership of the gov & her agencies in enforcing the rules, we see real pollution reductions.
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NMClimateCorps: Comment for the Climate
Comment for the Climate (Trump's Gutting of the Climate Endangerment Finding, Roadless Rule, and EPA Methane Rule Delay)!Comment periods are ending for the gutting of the Climate Endangerment Finding,...
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September 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Env & community groups working yrs to help the state make nation- leading methane & smog rules against all odds while some operators sued to stop them. Now thanks to leadership of the gov & her agencies in enforcing the rules, we see real pollution reductions.
act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...
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Calling all NM local+tribal governments:
The Community Energy Efficiency Development (CEED) program has $15 million to fund #energyefficiency projects in underserved communities that reduce energy use, lower utility bills, and cut pollution. Apply by 9/25. emnrd.nm.gov/ecmd/ceed
The Community Energy Efficiency Development (CEED) program has $15 million to fund #energyefficiency projects in underserved communities that reduce energy use, lower utility bills, and cut pollution. Apply by 9/25. emnrd.nm.gov/ecmd/ceed
August 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Calling all NM local+tribal governments:
The Community Energy Efficiency Development (CEED) program has $15 million to fund #energyefficiency projects in underserved communities that reduce energy use, lower utility bills, and cut pollution. Apply by 9/25. emnrd.nm.gov/ecmd/ceed
The Community Energy Efficiency Development (CEED) program has $15 million to fund #energyefficiency projects in underserved communities that reduce energy use, lower utility bills, and cut pollution. Apply by 9/25. emnrd.nm.gov/ecmd/ceed
We're moving offices. One of the movers saw this picture and said, "That's beautiful, too bad it's bone dry. People are riding their dune buggies on that." Water is scarce because of climate change. And now Trump is stopping climate action. Watch Americans speak out: usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1612886000
August 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We're moving offices. One of the movers saw this picture and said, "That's beautiful, too bad it's bone dry. People are riding their dune buggies on that." Water is scarce because of climate change. And now Trump is stopping climate action. Watch Americans speak out: usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1612886000
Check out our Chapter Director, @camillafeibelman.bsky.social, on New Mexico in Focus on the Trump gutting of greenhouse regulations and protections. www.newmexicopbs.org/productions/...
Housing Gaps and Pollution in NM After Fed Shifts - New Mexico In Focus
This week on New Mexico in Focus, we zero-in on two pressing issues facing our state: a housing crisis and threats to our air, water and soil. Late last month, President Donald Trump’s Environmental ...
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August 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Check out our Chapter Director, @camillafeibelman.bsky.social, on New Mexico in Focus on the Trump gutting of greenhouse regulations and protections. www.newmexicopbs.org/productions/...
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The bottom line is: If you make a mess, you should clean it up. This rule change will give #NMPol the necessary tools to reduce O&G well abandonment costs ($100M so far in NM and counting) falling on the public.
Here's an op-ed on this topic from Camilla Feibelman of @sierrariogrande.bsky.social:
Here's an op-ed on this topic from Camilla Feibelman of @sierrariogrande.bsky.social:
Abandon wells should do no harm
Right now, hundreds of these wells are already abandoned, and thousands more are dangerously close.
www.santafenewmexican.com
August 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The bottom line is: If you make a mess, you should clean it up. This rule change will give #NMPol the necessary tools to reduce O&G well abandonment costs ($100M so far in NM and counting) falling on the public.
Here's an op-ed on this topic from Camilla Feibelman of @sierrariogrande.bsky.social:
Here's an op-ed on this topic from Camilla Feibelman of @sierrariogrande.bsky.social:
🚨 What’s an abandoned well?
It’s an oil or gas well that’s been abandoned by the company that drilled it — and now leaks methane, threatens our water, and puts the public at risk.
Learn what they are and why it matters: westernlaw.org/keepnmenchan...
It’s an oil or gas well that’s been abandoned by the company that drilled it — and now leaks methane, threatens our water, and puts the public at risk.
Learn what they are and why it matters: westernlaw.org/keepnmenchan...
August 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🚨 What’s an abandoned well?
It’s an oil or gas well that’s been abandoned by the company that drilled it — and now leaks methane, threatens our water, and puts the public at risk.
Learn what they are and why it matters: westernlaw.org/keepnmenchan...
It’s an oil or gas well that’s been abandoned by the company that drilled it — and now leaks methane, threatens our water, and puts the public at risk.
Learn what they are and why it matters: westernlaw.org/keepnmenchan...
💸 Oil corporations walk away. New Mexicans are stuck with the bill. The average cost to plug a well is $163,000. Some corporations only post $105 in bonds.
See what abandoned wells really mean for our communities:
👉 westernlaw.org/keepnmenchan...
See what abandoned wells really mean for our communities:
👉 westernlaw.org/keepnmenchan...
New Mexico Bonding Reform - Western Environmental Law Center
westernlaw.org
July 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
💸 Oil corporations walk away. New Mexicans are stuck with the bill. The average cost to plug a well is $163,000. Some corporations only post $105 in bonds.
See what abandoned wells really mean for our communities:
👉 westernlaw.org/keepnmenchan...
See what abandoned wells really mean for our communities:
👉 westernlaw.org/keepnmenchan...
🚨 What’s an abandoned well?
It’s an oil or gas well that’s been abandoned by the company that drilled it — and now leaks methane, threatens our water, and puts the public at risk.
Learn what they are and why it matters: westernlaw.org/keepnmenchan...
It’s an oil or gas well that’s been abandoned by the company that drilled it — and now leaks methane, threatens our water, and puts the public at risk.
Learn what they are and why it matters: westernlaw.org/keepnmenchan...
New Mexico Bonding Reform - Western Environmental Law Center
westernlaw.org
July 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🚨 What’s an abandoned well?
It’s an oil or gas well that’s been abandoned by the company that drilled it — and now leaks methane, threatens our water, and puts the public at risk.
Learn what they are and why it matters: westernlaw.org/keepnmenchan...
It’s an oil or gas well that’s been abandoned by the company that drilled it — and now leaks methane, threatens our water, and puts the public at risk.
Learn what they are and why it matters: westernlaw.org/keepnmenchan...
Today, @RioGrandeSierra is thanking @GovMLG & @TorrezforNM for continuing to fight for Clean Cars and Trucks and healthier air for New Mexicans to breathe.
It’s time to charge forward on life-saving clean transportation policies, not back down.
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It’s time to charge forward on life-saving clean transportation policies, not back down.
sc.org/402AAqt
Thank Gov. Lujan Grisham and AG Torrez for fighting for Clean Cars and Trucks!
Send your message today!
sc.org
July 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Today, @RioGrandeSierra is thanking @GovMLG & @TorrezforNM for continuing to fight for Clean Cars and Trucks and healthier air for New Mexicans to breathe.
It’s time to charge forward on life-saving clean transportation policies, not back down.
sc.org/402AAqt
It’s time to charge forward on life-saving clean transportation policies, not back down.
sc.org/402AAqt
Thank you Senator Ben Ray Luján for your efforts to save the Methane Emissions Reduction Program and protect New Mexican from this toxic air pollution that costs our state tax dollars thru the methane polluter fee. #CutMethane
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July 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Thank you Senator Ben Ray Luján for your efforts to save the Methane Emissions Reduction Program and protect New Mexican from this toxic air pollution that costs our state tax dollars thru the methane polluter fee. #CutMethane
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www.congress.gov/amendment/11...
“It is pretty disheartening to see,” Antoinette Reyes told Source NM. “By blocking off that section, which is already steep and difficult terrain as is, it forces people to go into more dangerous portions of the border to cross.”
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Advocates: Mount Cristo Rey wall will worsen migrant deaths, erosion, habitat loss • Source New Mexico
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposal for a wall on Mt. Cristo Rey in Sunland Park threatens the area, local conservation groups say.
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July 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
“It is pretty disheartening to see,” Antoinette Reyes told Source NM. “By blocking off that section, which is already steep and difficult terrain as is, it forces people to go into more dangerous portions of the border to cross.”
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Time & time again, companies make empty promises to #CutMethane. Instead of holding them accountable to meet reasonable, industry-set targets, the Senate just gave them a get out of jail free card by delaying the methane polluter fee by 10 years.
July 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Time & time again, companies make empty promises to #CutMethane. Instead of holding them accountable to meet reasonable, industry-set targets, the Senate just gave them a get out of jail free card by delaying the methane polluter fee by 10 years.
Yes! People power for the win!
Lee pulled his public-lands selloff from the budget bill!!! Way to go, people! 1.2 million acres of public lands saved because of you!
#budgetbill #notforsale
#budgetbill #notforsale
The Senate parliamentarian has ruled Lee’s latest lands-selloff bill in order :(
We can still stop it. At least one R senator has requested an amendment vote to strip it.
— Text “not for sale” to 69866 or go to sc.org/NotForSale or call (855) 980-5638
— Share & tag your senators!
@schiff.senate.gov
We can still stop it. At least one R senator has requested an amendment vote to strip it.
— Text “not for sale” to 69866 or go to sc.org/NotForSale or call (855) 980-5638
— Share & tag your senators!
@schiff.senate.gov
June 29, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Yes! People power for the win!
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The Senate parliamentarian has ruled Lee’s latest lands-selloff bill in order :(
We can still stop it. At least one R senator has requested an amendment vote to strip it.
— Text “not for sale” to 69866 or go to sc.org/NotForSale or call (855) 980-5638
— Share & tag your senators!
@schiff.senate.gov
We can still stop it. At least one R senator has requested an amendment vote to strip it.
— Text “not for sale” to 69866 or go to sc.org/NotForSale or call (855) 980-5638
— Share & tag your senators!
@schiff.senate.gov
Call Your Senators to Protect Public Lands
sc.org
June 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The Senate parliamentarian has ruled Lee’s latest lands-selloff bill in order :(
We can still stop it. At least one R senator has requested an amendment vote to strip it.
— Text “not for sale” to 69866 or go to sc.org/NotForSale or call (855) 980-5638
— Share & tag your senators!
@schiff.senate.gov
We can still stop it. At least one R senator has requested an amendment vote to strip it.
— Text “not for sale” to 69866 or go to sc.org/NotForSale or call (855) 980-5638
— Share & tag your senators!
@schiff.senate.gov
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HUGE: Senate Parliamentarian says that Mike Lee's public land sell-off violates the Byrd rule, requires 60 votes in the Senate. A bunch of other terrible anti-environment provisions do too.
This isn't over, but this is a huge win.
www.budget.senate.gov/ranking-memb...
This isn't over, but this is a huge win.
www.budget.senate.gov/ranking-memb...
June 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
HUGE: Senate Parliamentarian says that Mike Lee's public land sell-off violates the Byrd rule, requires 60 votes in the Senate. A bunch of other terrible anti-environment provisions do too.
This isn't over, but this is a huge win.
www.budget.senate.gov/ranking-memb...
This isn't over, but this is a huge win.
www.budget.senate.gov/ranking-memb...
Thx AG Raul Torrez @nmdoj.bsky.social for joining ten other AGs to sue the Trump Administration for its illegal attacks on life-saving clean air @govmlg.bsky.social standards. We need to do everything we can to cut deadly tailpipe pollution in our neighborhoods oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
California Will Not Waver in Defending Itself from Federal Overreach: Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for Attack on California’s Clean Vehicles Program
LOS ANGELES – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and the California Air Resources Board today led a coalition of 10 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against ...
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June 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Thx AG Raul Torrez @nmdoj.bsky.social for joining ten other AGs to sue the Trump Administration for its illegal attacks on life-saving clean air @govmlg.bsky.social standards. We need to do everything we can to cut deadly tailpipe pollution in our neighborhoods oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
Since 2015, groups have protested quarterly lease sales and delivered more than 2 million public comments to the Bureau of Land Management calling for an end to new oil and and gas leasing on public lands in New Mexico.
#NotForSale #handsoff
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#NotForSale #handsoff
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80+ Groups Demand BLM Halt Trump-Era Public Lands Giveaway
Coalition of Frontline, Tribal, Scientific, and Local Leaders Oppose January 2026 Oil and Gas Lease Sale in New Mexico and Oklahoma
wildearthguardians.org
June 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Since 2015, groups have protested quarterly lease sales and delivered more than 2 million public comments to the Bureau of Land Management calling for an end to new oil and and gas leasing on public lands in New Mexico.
#NotForSale #handsoff
wildearthguardians.org/press-releas...
#NotForSale #handsoff
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Every day we delay strong federal methane standards, is another day that the oil and gas industry’s pollution is poisoning the air that people breathe.
Our leaders in #NewMexico must continue to maintain, enforce, and update our strong safeguards against methane pollution.
#CutMethane
Our leaders in #NewMexico must continue to maintain, enforce, and update our strong safeguards against methane pollution.
#CutMethane
June 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Every day we delay strong federal methane standards, is another day that the oil and gas industry’s pollution is poisoning the air that people breathe.
Our leaders in #NewMexico must continue to maintain, enforce, and update our strong safeguards against methane pollution.
#CutMethane
Our leaders in #NewMexico must continue to maintain, enforce, and update our strong safeguards against methane pollution.
#CutMethane
Thank you, Senator Heinrich, for calling out the administration's reckless proposal to transfer the management of national parks to state and local authorities with no plan to provide additional resources for states to accomplish conservation objectives. shorturl.at/tRejc
#DefendPublicLands
#DefendPublicLands
Heinrich pushes Interior for list of national parks that could be sent to states under Trump plan • Source New Mexico
Burgum testified that the agency is not seeking to get rid of any of the nation’s 64 “crown jewels", but that some of more than 400 other NPS sites could be managed by state or local authorities
shorturl.at
May 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Thank you, Senator Heinrich, for calling out the administration's reckless proposal to transfer the management of national parks to state and local authorities with no plan to provide additional resources for states to accomplish conservation objectives. shorturl.at/tRejc
#DefendPublicLands
#DefendPublicLands
Thank you Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for joining 10 other governors in launching the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition to expand Americans’ access to newer and cleaner vehicles!!
Read More: usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
Read More: usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
U.S. Climate Alliance Governors Launch Affordable Clean Cars Coalition to Expand Americans’ Access to Newer and Cleaner Vehicles | U.S. Climate Alliance
Today, the U.S. Climate Alliance announced the launch of the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition by 11 of its member governors to sustain America’s transition to cleaner and more affordable cars, support ...
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May 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Thank you Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for joining 10 other governors in launching the Affordable Clean Cars Coalition to expand Americans’ access to newer and cleaner vehicles!!
Read More: usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
Read More: usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
Thx! @govmlg.bsky.social for supporting New Mexican's right to clean air and affordable transportation through @usclimate.bsky.social and the new Affordable Clean Cars Coalition. We will stand with our state elected leadership to protect our air, our climate and our communities!
Affordable Clean Car Coalition forms in response to U.S. Senate vote
Governors of states that have implemented clean vehicle programs, such as New Mexico’s Advanced Clean Cars rule, are banding together following a U.S. Senate vote this week. The Senate voted 51-44 …
nm.news
May 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Thx! @govmlg.bsky.social for supporting New Mexican's right to clean air and affordable transportation through @usclimate.bsky.social and the new Affordable Clean Cars Coalition. We will stand with our state elected leadership to protect our air, our climate and our communities!