This is the stunning, unique and precious Rio Chama Watershed, New Mexico
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Who are Rio Arriba Concerned Citizens?
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 and income sources 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.
Keep up with the latest environmental and sustainability news affecting our Watershed, region and the wider world via our Facebook stream.
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Sustainable Good News Sunday begins locally. An article focuses upon the Rio Grande River and steps in the making for long term water management of our precious water source. Then, the White House recently rolled out a website where consumers can go to obtain details on tax-credits for buying an electric vehicles, energy efficient appliances, heating and cooling systems and rooftop solar – called Cleanenergy.gov. Next, news that Ford has developed a conversion kit called the Eluminator which can turn a 45-year-old F100 into a fully electric vehicle with even more power than the original engine (a 3 minute video). Finally, news of a series of bills California has signed into law which lay down some series steps to tackle climate change. Enjoy! (Links in comments section).
www.eenews.net/articles/can-modern-water-management-save-the-rio-grande/
Can modern water management save the Rio Grande?
www.eenews.net
Water managers are trying to keep the Rio Grande flowing after decades of drought. A new plan could give the federal government greater flexibility in how Monday, October 3rd, YUCCA (Youth United for Climate Crisis Action) is hosting a march and rally in Santa Fe - coinciding with a meeting of Oil and Gas executives from New Mexico Oil & Gas Association (NMOGA) - happening Saturday through Tuesday.
These execs will be planning their strategies for the 2023 NM legislative session. We'll report on any news that comes from these meetings - and watch specifically for hydrogen energy development which was a hot topic in last year's sessions. Citizens were able to tamp down any dirty hydrogen bills, but we can count on the issue returning in 2023.
From YUCCA - "While New Mexico continues to experience the devastating effects of climate change, where wildfires have ravaged over 120,000 acres, and water-stress levels continue to be extremely high compared to the rest of the nation, the oil and gas industry continues to come out in force to deepen the state’s dependence on fossil fuels. "
"Oil and gas executives from New Mexico Oil & Gas Association (NMOGA) will gather this Saturday - Tuesday in Santa Fe to plan how to continue to extract and exploit our lands and communities."
"Let's show the NMOGA that we refuse to be complicit while their fossil fuel extraction leads us down a path of total climate collapse."
"YUCCA and Indigenous climate justice partners, as well as allies and supporters have organized a march and rally during the opening session of the annual NMOGA Meeting. Youth and allies will gather to demand an end to oil and gas extraction and exploitation that puts fossil fuel profits over the health, safety, and futures of New Mexicans."
From WildEarth Guardians who have an office in Santa Fe. Note the link in the second paragraph of this post - a petition we can sign to Stand with Protections for Chaco! Read on.
wildearthguardians.org
10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver hears arguments in lawsuit challenging Trump-era drilling permits in Greater Chaco Landscape.Help us keep this beautiful land and water pristine for another 100 million years.