NMIPL IN THE NEWS

Pilgrims Protest Approval of Los Alamos Lab Transmission Line

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Earthkeepers 360 held a  Caja del Rio Peace and Prayer Pilgrimage in Santa Fe on Friday, October 25. Participants traveled from the Santa Fe county Administration Building to the National Nuclear Security Administration Office to protest the recent approval of the Los Alamos National Lab’s transmission line.

The participants hand delivered the Caja Del Rio Coalition’s formal objection Letter and held a press conference featuring the voices of Pueblo and Hispanic leaders, local elected officials, Spiritual leaders, conservationists and other community advocates speaking up to Permanently protect the caja.

Here are some photographs, courtesy of Rev. Andrew Black

 

 

Photos and Videos from Our Fall Gathering 2024

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The theme of our annual fall gathering was Perservering in Beauty and Joy!  The event was held on Wednesday, October 16, at First Unitarian Church in Albuquerque.  Here are a couple of videos, followed by several photographs.

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Seed and Sprout Awards

The Seed Awards were presented to the M.T.O. Shamagh School of Islamic Sufism, Community of Joy Lutheran Church, First Congregational United Church of Christ and Upaya Zen Center.

The Sprout Award was presented to Dr. Ladona D. Clayton, E.D., Oglalla Land and Water Conservancy

Music, Song and Table Displays

Our evening included a time of prayer and centering with original musical offerings from cellist, Keely Mackey as well as artist, Elizabeth Margit-Anne.

 

Talent Show

 

 

 

 

A Special Honor for Sister Joan Brown

The board of directors of IPL New Mexico & El Paso presented Sister Joan Brown with a special recognition for her many years as executive director of the organizations. Sr. Joan is phasing out of the position to focus more on our work in the Permian Basin of New Mexico.

 

National IPL Prays for All in the Wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Calls for Climate Action

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The team at Interfaith Power & Light is praying for all those impacted by #Milton and #Helene,

“Our many varied faith traditions have taught us the power of prayer and the values of love and compassion. In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the team at Interfaith Power & Light and our network of state affiliates offer our deepest prayers, from our multitude of spiritual backgrounds, for the individuals and families who have lost loved ones, their homes, and their livelihoods in these disasters. We pray for the communities continuing to be impacted by the lack of clean water or electricity, for the aid workers and emergency responders, and for the congregations in impacted areas continuing to provide strength and support for their communities in strained circumstances.

Please read the full statement from the President of IPL, Rev. Susan Hendershot: 

Carlsbad Current Argus. Sep. 3, 2020 New Mexico finalizes oil and gas wastewater regulations, lawmakers hear testimony (Rev. Nick King Quoted)

Las Cruces Sun-News,  Aug. 19, 2020, Report on solving climate crisis brings hope (Co-authored by Michael Sells, Clara Sims and Edith Yanez)

Santa Fe New Mexican, Aug. 15, 2020 Vote your values this November  (Commentary by Larry Rasmussen and Tabitha Arnold)