With Rev. Michael Malcom and Rev. Brooks Brendt According to the New York Times, the list of federal environmental rollbacks over the past four years is now over 100. This list includes weakened limits on CO2 emissions, the removal of protections for more than half the nation's wetlands, and the undoing of restrictions on mercury […]
FREE WEBINAR: The Spirit of Dialogue: Lessons from Faith Traditions in Transforming Water Conflicts Featuring Aaron Wolf, Professor of Geography, Oregon State University In the West, we generally base our approach to managing conflicts on rationality: “People will agree when it’s in their interest to agree.” Tools typically focus on what is measurable and quantifiable; […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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)
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]