Methane pollution in NM: what you can do

A great way to learn more to get ready for upcoming Oil Conservation Division methane rule hearings beginning January 4 where you can offer comments. Watch NM IPL FB and website for details.  

A Symposium on Climate Legislative Policy for 2021

Join ClimateCrisisPolicy.org for a high-level symposium to discuss federal legislative plans for 2021! Congress is gearing up to take real action on Climate in 2021. And it is strategically vital that civil society be prepared to work together to secure meaningful legislative victories. There are thousands of climate groups and millions of activists waiting for […]

A Program on Pollinators and Food Security in New Mexico

The Endangered Species Coalition and Amigos Bravos will be hosting an online spotlight event on New Mexico's Pollinators and Food Security next Thursday (12/10) at 6pm MST. "This is a great opportunity to learn more about the threats facing New Mexico's native pollinators and how we can take action to PROTECT them," said Anita Amstutz, […]

Laudato Si: A Seven-Year Plan to Promote Sustainability

The Vatican Dicastery for Integral Human Development is planning a May roll out of a seven-year plan to help Catholic communities around the world become more sustainable in the spirit of the integral human development of Laudato Si’. The seven-year effort includes mobilizing seven sectors within the global Catholic community: families; dioceses; schools; universities; healthcare […]

Cool Congregation Challenge Deadline

Has your house of worship been caring for your lands, doing energy efficiency, solar or advocacy for environmental justice and climate? Consider applying for a Cool Congregation Award and your community might win $1,000. NM has had many winners in the past.. Email emily@nm-ipl.org for more information, or click here to apply.

Night Songs within the Great Pause

Winter  Solstice  Celebration 23rd Annual Candlelight Poetry Reading via ZOOM Webinar from Las Placitas Presbyterian Church Join the event via  ZOOM as poets read their poems by the light of a single candle. (Zoom link will be posted here when available)

Walking into the Solstice

Join a statewide prayer event on solstice. You are invited to walk a local labyrinth (following all COVID-19 health guidelines) and enter a time of prayer, meditation, or contemplation for our world. How do we both hope for the coming of the light and honor the importance of the darkness of this season?  Click here […]

Wandering in Darkness: Solstice Celebration

We have invited representatives of several faith traditions in New Mexico to offer a prayer and/or reflection to mark the winter solstice. The event is inspired by a piece contained in Praying With the Earth by John Phillip Newell. "At NM IPL we hold with everyone else the many pains and tears of this year […]

Public comments at Oil Conservation Division Methane Rule hearing

We have worked for years to get methane rules to address methane pollution that affects the health and environment in NM. Now is your chance to speak. Details on how to participate and talking points coming soon. Watch NM IPL website and FB. January 4 -All Day January 5-8 Morning and 4:30 p.m. Contact joan@nm-ipl.org.

WinterTalk: The Doctrine(s) of Discovery, for Pueblo, Navajo and Apache Peoples and the Churches

This is an opportunity for respectful listening to the realities and effects of government and church actions based on perceived supremacy and the stories of the effects on Indigenous people, especially in New Mexico—and to consider responses from people of faith which honor our Native neighbors. SPEAKERS Rev. David Bell, Minister for Indigenous Justice at […]

Global Day of Mourning

By Radical Joy for Hard Times via zoom Begin the year by embracing the hard and joyful moment. Event begins with keynote speakers followed by small group sharing, traditional Oneida Encouragement Ceremony and live DJ Dancing Coronavirus has ravaged the lives of every one of us on Earth. More than 1.2 million people have died. […]

A Roadmap for Jewish Climate Advocacy in the 117th Congress

The Climate on Capitol Hill: A Roadmap for Jewish Climate Advocacy in the 117th Congress The first 100 days of the new Administration and the 117th Congress can be a breakthrough moment for action to put us on a sustainable and just path. Learn what Jews can do from Rep. Mike Levin (CA49), Rebecca Leber, […]