Join us in protecting the public health, land, air, and water of the Rio Chama Watershed.
Call for Board Members
Would you like to make a meaningful and creative contribution to the Community of the Rio Chama Watershed?
We are inviting interested citizens to meet with us to discuss becoming a
Rio Arriba Concerned Citizen Board Member.
Please contact us at info@rioarribaconcernedcitizens.com or just come meet us at our next Board Meeting of 2019:
The last Friday of every month, public portion of the meeting 2-3pm, at the El Rito Public Library
Thank you!
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We have seen ourselves how oil and gas has a stronghold on our own state and are not alone - they are working hard to sway public opinion and legislation nationwide.
This petition from WildEarth Guardians..."The Rio Grande, a lifeline for the Southwest, is one of the most endangered rivers in the world. It is dying a death by a thousand cuts. We need to analyze and implement novel solutions to river management that help the river, wildlife, and communities thrive in the 21st century. To protect a living Rio Grande, sign the petition (see link) to Senator Udall supporting this critical study that will help protect a healthy river for people and the environment for current and future generations. Sign/share widely if you can" bit.ly/324ebJW
Sustainable Good News Sunday with success story. First, an article telling how the city of Pueblo, Colorado shifted from coal to renewables for a new economy. A Danish windmill factory moved to town employing 900 people (spoiler alter – business is booming). Next, news that NM legislators passed an electric vehicle personal income tax credit in the recent 2020 session, squeaking by with just one vote. Then, news that one of the reddest states in the country – Utah has joined other red states to create a long-term climate crisis plan. And finally, Washington State will become the first state in the country to put a total ban on new water bottling operations looking to plunder the state's natural resources. Enjoy! (links in comments section).
A fossil-fueled town fights back
hcn.org
As coal continues to fade, Pueblo, Colorado, looks to renewables for a new economy.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/19/utah-republicans-climate-crisis-plan?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other&fbclid=IwAR2ZPanyLkzuJZZJiQyxArrdYkuCq95PPERG6E2MtKijnJO7oOjcntFmDjw
https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2020/02/18/senate-version-of-electric-vehicle-tax-credit-passes-floor-by-one-vote/?fbclid=IwAR3C8ZO_ieILaJaBLus1acna7Ba0X4_60sh14DO-2uELevImUnkYb6Kknw0
https://www.ecowatch.com/bottled-water-ban-washington-2645192473.html?rebelltitem=1&fbclid=IwAR3nlg5E4OKXaIMJp4XLLcGi6FkwmN57fIJHunWngWP4BOhBvpnCuPvnOMI#rebelltitem1
