Join us in protecting the public health, land, air, and water of the Rio Chama Watershed.
As the world wakes up in 2021, Rio Arriba Concerned Citizens has also taken a look at our own service and has refined its Mission. Please join us in celebrating and protecting the pristine and beautiful Rio Chama Watershed!
Mission Statement
We are a grassroots organization that defends against Oil and Gas development in the Rio Chama Watershed, NM while educating and advocating for sustainable, safe energy in our region.
Our Considerations Are:
- To inform and educate our community on current issues that affect public health, safety, land, air and water quality in the Rio Chama Watershed.
- To promote the Rio Chama Watershed as a model for sustainable development and renewable energy.
- To stand for the “Frontier District” as designated in the Rio Arriba County Oil and Gas Ordinance (2009). This district is east of the Continental Divide and home of the Rio Chama Watershed.
- To maintain a relationship with Federal, State, and County decision-makers to provide information and education concerning Oil and Gas development and promoting Green Energy to the wider community.
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As the world wakes up in 2021, Rio Arriba Concerned Citizens has also taken a look at our purpose and our service, and has refined its mission.
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This map shows the spiderweb of pipelines in the U.S. which as we all know present big problems over time, disrupt landscapes and often flat out fail.
From the article: "Over 2.6 million miles of oil and gas pipelines crisscross the country. Drawn on a map, they resemble the intricate cracks of a broken pane of glass, building on each other with increasing complexity as they spread in every direction."
"In the physical world, however, these pipelines traverse millions of acres of plains, desert, forests, and mountains."
"Unsafe Pipelines In 2019, there were 316 reported incidents of fatality, explosion or significant oil spill — almost one for every day of the year, according to the Pipeline Hazardous Materials and Safety Administration."
"Pipelines run through lakes, rivers, aquifers, and waterways, endangering the ecosystems and communities in their paths and fueling the climate crisis."
Why Are Fossil Fuel Pipelines Bad for Our Climate and Communities?
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The threat from pipelines may be big, but it is solvable. Earthjustice is using the law to tackle it from multiple angles.Train tankers are worse but Buffett owns them and wants the pipelines to stop so he can increase his net worth. The more you know. it's all bad however trains are much worse.
Here is a link to the Live Streamed Press Conference - Wed. April 14th beginning at 8:15 a.m. Details on this event, scroll down one post.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted. From Pueblo Action Alliance - A Live Streamed Press Conference from the Frack-Off Chaco Facebook Page - Wednesday, April 14th - beginning 8:15 a.m. MT. Read on. Join these groups if you can as they address these important topics.
"TOMORROW, April 14, representatives from New Mexico communities impacted by oil and gas extraction and environmental advocates will hold a press conference to discuss the climate, health and social impacts of the federal fossil fuel leasing program as well as issues of cultural integrity and Tribal consultation.
Representatives from the northwest New Mexico’s Greater Chaco region (San Juan Basin) and the state’s southeast Greater Carlsbad region (Permian Basin) will speak to the local pollution, cultural, and economic consequences of unchecked drilling in the state.
“Research shows that common-sense changes to the federal oil and gas leasing program would reduce carbon emissions by 100 million tons per year while generating $7 billion in additional revenue.”
To view the press conference use the link in our bio under “virtual press conference.” See you in the morning!