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R.A.C.C. Update
Dear R.A.C.C. Community,
In this time of covid & the elections, please note that we will not be sending out a Newsletter in November. We look forward to connecting in 2021.
VOTE AS IF YOUR WATERSHED DEPENDED ON IT!
Due to the pandemic, the public portions of R.A.C.C’s monthly board meetings are cancelled until further notice.
Our Facebook posts below will endeavor to keep you up to date and informed about Rio Chama Watershed and New Mexico fracking news. We are taking this time to build more educational resources into our website and invite you to check back with us as we build on that key portion of our mission statement.
Please feel free to contact us at info@rioarribaconcernedcitizens.com with any questions or concerns. We love our watershed community and hope for everyone’s safety during this pandemic.
How to Vote Safely and Easily in the November 3, 2020 General Election
We’ve prepared a voting guide to get you ready to cast your ballot.
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We’ll keep you posted on the status of these environmental bills during the long NM legislative session due to begin tomorrow. Included are -The Green Amendment and Produced Water Act Amendments, both of which are being introduced by State Senator Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, D-Albuquerque. A Water Rights Leasing Bill and an Environmental Database Act which would provide easier access to the large amount of state data collected in one place – such as oil and gas well locations, active mines, locations of current sources of air pollution and federal Clean Air Act nonattainment areas and more. Read on.
Environmental bills coming in the 2021 legislative session
nmpoliticalreport.com
With just one week away from the 2021 session, state legislators have prefiled over 120 bills. Here’s a glimpse of some of the environment-focused bills we’ll be watching. The Green Amendment…Sustainable Good News Sunday looks at change on the horizon. A coalition of progressive are organizing a sweeping network to mobilize around climate change, racial and environmental justice, with the new administration taking office this week. Then, launched in 2017, the Stop Ecocide campaign originating from the UK works with one focus: to make damaging and destroying ecosystems an international crime alongside genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and such. A fascinating read. Next, a campaign due to launch called “Scientist Moms” an outreach effort to reach families in the U.S. A recent Yale Climate poll found that about 66% of Americans are concerned about global warming. Women of all political views are more supportive of taking action against climate change than men. Finally, a look back from the year 2030 by instructor Mary Ann Hitt who wrote for contemplation - a “Love Letter from a Clean Energy Future”, as seen in Sierra Magazine. Enjoy! (links in comments section).
Progressives Gear Up For Broad New Push On Climate Action
www.npr.org
The Green New Deal Network is launching with over $20 million to promote their agenda, as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office and Democrats set to control both chambers of Congress.Two Events! Today, NMFAPC (NM Food & Agriculture Policy Council) hosts a Civic Engagement Training. This training is open to all who want to learn about the legislative process in NM, what to expect for the 2021 session, hone skills, and take action. The training will focus on the NMFAPC and partners policy priorities and advocacy strategies. There is no cost to attend this training. (We highly recommend learning about the NM legislative process to learn how to better advocate for our communities)
Thursday, January 14th, 5:00 – 7:15 pm MT
AND - January 19th - A SOIL STORIES Special Policy Edition -
Join the NM Healthy Soil Working Group to learn about policy proposals for the 2021 legislative session, aiming to scale up soil health and regenerative agriculture in New Mexico.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 5:30 pm MT
To sign up for either Zoom event - www.nmhealthysoil.org/upcoming-soil-health-events/