The New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission (OCC) is considering whether to adopt new rules that would ban the oil and gas industry’s use of polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances, also known as #PFAS, and require comprehensive chemical disclosure by oil and gas companies. At the OCC's monthly meeting on July 13, 2023, the commission will take public […]
This year, we’re showcasing all the benefits Green Amendments are having in our communities. This year’s theme is Learning & Enjoying the Successes of Green Amendment Environmental Rights Protections: Proving They Make a Difference; Proving They’re Not Scary; & Demonstrating Growing Support Green Amendments are making a difference. In Pennsylvania, Montana and New York – the 3 […]
This webinar by the Environmental Protection Agency is the first in a mini-series on Solar Energy Use & Supporting Vulnerable Communities, as part of the EJ Webinar Series for Houses of Worship and Communities. This webinar will share how Houses of Worship have used historical approaches to develop and use solar energy, create community resiliency […]
Red Water Pond Road Community Eastern Navajo Diné Against Uranium Mining Pipeline Road Community 12 miles North of Red Rock State Park on State Highway 566 Near Churchrock and Gallup, NM You are invited to join our communities on this journey to heal our Diné and Mother Earth and restore the Hozho’. We […]
An Interfaith Remembrance of the Trinity Test You are invited to an Interfaith Peaceful Movement to understand and prioritize the importance of nuclear abolition. Music, speakers, exhibitions, and moments of reflection and prayer. Reception to follow. Santa Maria de la Paz Community Hall. 11 College Ave., Santa Fe, N.M. 87508 This event is free. For […]
The Community Disaster Resilience Zone Act of 2022 requires FEMA to use a data and mapping tool to identify and designate community disaster resilience zones. This new initiative designates high-risk geographic zones to advance resilience in our nation’s most vulnerable communities through targeted financial and technical support. In addition to the Request for Information published in the Federal Register, FEMA […]
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) created the largest climate and clean energy investment America has ever made. These bills provide federal funding for energy and climate resiliency improvements that can be used in houses of worship and our individual homes. This historic legislation provides people of […]
The Community Disaster Resilience Zone Act of 2022 requires FEMA to use a data and mapping tool to identify and designate community disaster resilience zones. This new initiative designates high-risk geographic zones to advance resilience in our nation’s most vulnerable communities through targeted financial and technical support. In addition to the Request for Information published in the Federal Register, FEMA […]
The Community Disaster Resilience Zone Act of 2022 requires FEMA to use a data and mapping tool to identify and designate community disaster resilience zones. This new initiative designates high-risk geographic zones to advance resilience in our nation’s most vulnerable communities through targeted financial and technical support. In addition to the Request for Information published in the Federal Register, FEMA […]
Recognizing New Mexico's increasing aridity, the 2023 Legislature unanimously passed a new regional water resilience planning and implementation law. The Rio Grande Water Advocates invites the public to a discussion on state water agency plans. Hear from staff responsible for the implementation of New Mexico's important new water planning program. The workshop will focus on the Interstate […]
The New Mexico Interfaith Dialogue will be having a Zoom meeting on Thursday July 20th, 7:00 pm -8:30 pm. Our speaker will be Cantor Barbara R. Finn who will be speaking on " Bar/Bat Mitzvah.” Cantor Barbara R. Finn began her position as cantor at Congregation Albert in Albuquerque, New Mexico in July of 2004. Previously she served […]
The U.S. Department of Treasury has recently released its guidance on Elective Pay and Transferability, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act. Elective Pay, also called ‘Direct Pay’, is a groundbreaking piece of the IRA which allows previously ineligible entities, e.g. non-profit organizations or local school boards, to receive payments equivalent to the full value […]