Photos from Environment Day at the New Mexico State Legislature

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IPL-New Mexico was one of dozens of organizations that participated in Environment Day at the New Mexico State Legislature on Friday, Feb. 9. The main organizer was the Rio Grande Chapter of Sierra Club. Here are some photos from the gathering at the Roundhouse.  Click on photo see full image

Watch: Sr. Joan Brown and Others Speak on Non-Violence as a Reply to Climate Crisis

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Here is the video of the fascinating program featuring a prophetic conversation with Father John Dear, Sister Joan Brown, Reverend Andrew Black, and Chaplain Jorge Sayago-Gonzales exploring key questions of: How embracing a life of nonviolence can be one of the most important ways to solve the climate crisis and live in solidarity with Mother Earth The video is about 80 minutes.

Join us for Our Sacred Lands: Food, Farming, and Fairness

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Join us for a hybrid event uplifting the voices of those at the center of
our food systems in New Mexico and beyond.

March 6th at 6:00 PM (virtual and in-person)

First Congregational United Church of Christ ABQ 2801 Lomas Blvd SE

We will hear about the multi-faceted challenges facing farmers and ranchers – from mental health to local challenges to national legislation such as the Opportunities for Fairness Act.

Panelists Include

  • Sarah Carden, Farm Action Fund
  • Alan Brauer, Indigenous Farm Hub
  • Cash Carruth, Bloomingfield Rancher
  • Zach Withers, Polk’s Folly Farm
  • Desiree Woodland, Suicide Prevention Group

For virtual participants, watch this space for Zoom link

Sponsored by
New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light Sacred Lands Committee
First Congregational UCC ABQ Green Justice Team
Interfaith Hunger Coalition
Healthy Soils Working Group