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

 

 

A Prayer/Blessing for Apache Stronghold at First Congregational UCC

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Albuquerque was one of the stops for Apache Stronghold on its journey to the Supreme Court in Washington to stop the shattering of human existence and to protect Mother Earth. The prayer journey began in the Lummi Nation, north of Seattle, in July, and it will conclude on September 11, 2024 when the Apache Stronghold files their appeal at the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, with stops along the way visiting tribes and supporters for prayer and ceremony.

Sister Joan Brown, Rev. Ryan Tate

The local event, held on Monday, Aug. 20, at First Congregational UCC, featured prayers and blessings from three IPL New Mexico-El Paso leaders: executive director Joan Brown osf, board member Rev. Ryan Tate and assistant executive director Clara Sims.

The Apache Stronghold delegation then traveled to  Pueblo, Co.

Foraging for Salad at Los Poblanos Open Space

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On Saturday morning, May 18, in the sweetened spring morning air, members, friends and supporters of  Interfaith Power and Light New Mexico and El Paso gathered to forage the hidden cracks and crevices of the beautiful middle Rio Grande.

Led by IPL-NM/EP board member Reverend Ryan Tate, participants explored New Mexico native plants and invasives alike near the Los Poblanos open space.

Spring greens like Lambs quarter, curly dock, dandelion and plantain were harvested, while more medicinal plants were identified such as; Globemallow, wild licorice, Goldenrod, Wood roses, and several varieties of native mint.

After harvesting, we made a wild salad together , and enjoyed the fruits of Mother Earth in community.

A fundraiser

This was a fundraising event, where participants gave a donation to take part in the experience.  If you were not able to attend and would like to support our continuing efforts to advocate for and raise awarness about climate justice, you can donate in two ways:

* Paypal (make an online donation of $10 or more with a note “Foraging for Fun(ds),

* Mail a check. Make it out to IPL New Mexico El Paso and send it to   P.O. Box 2716,

(Photos courtesy of Haley Hathaway.  Text courtsey of Rev. Ryan Tate)