Acoma governor denounces ‘Acoma LLC’ in Project Jupiter Pueblo of Acoma leader condemns unauthorized use of tribal name by AI power project, calls on New Mexico and public to act

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Tomorrow! Recycle your e-waste from 9am-12pm.

This week!

Thank you for your comments! With almost 4 hours of public comments opposing the petition, the WQCC's decision was delayed and set for the next meeting taking place on May 12th, 2026. There will be no public comments for the hearing on May 12th.

Meeting details here: www.env.nm.gov/events-calen...

Inaugural Community Action Fair set for April 14 Taos United, in partnership with LOR Foundation and Channel 72, is hosting an event from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday (April 14) to connect volunteers with local service-based organizations.

Join us, this Tuesday, April 14th!

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More highlights from the La Jara Canyon Wetlands willow planting event. Thanks to all our volunteers, we had a speedy and successful planting day!

Stay tuned for more volunteer events with Amigos Bravos.

Industry-Backed Legislation Would Bar the Use of Science Behind Hundreds of Environmental Protections Two bills in Congress would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using hundreds of chemical assessments completed by its IRIS program in environmental regulations or enforcement.

Track and oppose these bills that would block the EPA from using key chemical assessments from its IRIS program, which protects health and the environment.

Senate Bill S. 623 (119th Congress): www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

House Bill H.R. 1415 (119th Congress): www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

Volunteers needed for the 2026 Rio Fernando Spring Cleanup. Sign up today: forms.gle/PsWiKoErxnqG...

Army Corps to Stop Regulating Wetlands Nationwide - Savannah Today The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced plans to stop regulating wetlands nationwide, citing a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that reduced the scope of the Clean Water Act. The agency's principal deputy...

News like this makes the work that Amigos Bravos is doing to advocate for a strong state surface water quality permitting program all the more important!

Canadian-based company seeks exploratory permit to drill uranium in northern New Mexico • Source New Mexico Gamma Resources Ltd filed a notice of intent last month to drill up to 12 500-foot-deep holes in search of uranium in Rio Arriba County.

Amigos Bravos and New Mexico Mining Watch are tracking this issue closely, and will update community about status of the potential exploration and mining permits, as well as opportunities for public engagement.

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Tonight! Hear what Amigos Bravos has to say about protecting our waters in New Mexico. This free event starts at 4:30pm at the Lake Fork room at Taos Ski Valley. See ya there!

Join us in a willow planting event to help bring beavers back to the La Jara Canyon Wetlands.

Seeking volunteers. Sign up today! forms.gle/ny1UFKZ2151j...

Important Op-Ed in the Taos News by Amigos Bravos Policy Specialist, Sarah Knopp. Please read!
#fracking #wastewater #protectnmwater #newmexico
#amigosbravos #waterislife #nofrackingwastewater

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This important work is brought to you by the AWESOME folks @amigosbravos.bsky.social

If you can, throw them some clams so we can keep doing this work!

#NewMexico #NMwx #NMwater

Thanks for always helping us out by volunteering your time, Jim!

For almost 30 years, drying of the Middle Rio Grande riverbed typically started in Albuquerque by the middle of July. This year, drying began in April — and this week, New Mexico’s largest river ground to a halt in Albuquerque. #climatechange #riogrande #albuquerque #rivers #newmexico

New report: New Mexico on the hook for millions, if not billions, to plug oil and gas wells • Source New Mexico New Mexico could face ballooning costs to address oil and gas wells abandoned by operators, called “orphan wells" in coming years.

Analysts recommended four policy proposals for lawmakers to incentivize oil and gas companies to address unplugged wells before they become a state problem.

#oilandgaspollution #abandonedmines #amigosbravos

The Amigos Bravos staff had a great time hosting Renae Roberts' docuseries "Thinking Like Water," featuring the watershed restoration techniques of water guru, Bill Zeedyk. Last night, we wrapped up the 5th and final segment in this series. We had a great time and learned a lot! #waterrestoration

#earthday2025 #taos #newmexico We'll be heading to Taos Pueblo shortly to table for their family-friendly Earth Day event.

The Department of Agriculture is no longer allowed to use phrases like “safe drinking water,” water pollution," "groundwater pollution," "water conservation," “water treatment,” “rural water,” among many others. Such basic language bans will hinder the department’s primary functions.
#environment

Waste, water: Volunteers protect river quality in dry year In the midst of dismal snowpack, early acequia cleanings and the void left by fired U.S. Forest Service and National Park employees, volunteering is more critical than ever — at

On Saturday (March 15), volunteers met at the Taos County Courthouse for a spring river cleanup hosted by the Rio Fernando de Taos Collaborative and picked up 980 pounds of trash over the course of 3 hours. #taos #riofernandodetaos #trashpickup #taosacequias #waterislife

SB 21 passed the NM House floor yesterday!
Thank you Sen. Wirth, Rep. Ortez & Sen. Gonzales for sponsoring SB21. We look forward to @GovMLG signing this into law so we can get to work with the NM Environment Department to build a state surface water permitting program to #ProtectNMWaters #nmpol

Welcome the newest member to Amigos Bravos, Talavi Cook. As Project Associate, Talavi will support a variety of watershed restoration projects including watershed cleanups and hands-on restoration work, contribute to policy initiatives, and assist with grant writing. We are thrilled to have her!

Big thanks to @abeyta4nm, Rep. Dixon, Rep. Garcia, @YaniraGurrolaforNM, and @NathanForNM for voting to pass SB21 in the House Energy, Environment+ Natural Resources Committee this morning! Protecting our most precious resource–clean water–will ensure a healthy New Mexico for generations! #nmpol

Yay! Five Committee passes and a pass on the Senate floor! Next up: House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee! #cleanwatermatters #sb21 #nmpol #nmlegis #protectnmwaters

With a 25% reduction in streamflow expected over the
enext 50 years, meeting our state's water needs is only getting harder. We must update the Strategic Water Reserve to address funding challenges and program limitations before we can realize the Reserve’s full potential. #nmpol #nmlegis

A good educational field trip opportunity for New Mexico youth -- future stewards of our land and water.

#nmlegis #newmexicolegislature #newmexico #environment #waterislife #protectnmwaters

Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-3 to pass SB21, a substitute bill combining SB21 & SB22. The bill will provide critical protections for New Mexico waters. SB 21 will next move to the Senate Finance Committee. #SB21 #nmlegis Press release here: www.amigosbravos.org/wp-content/u...

Likewise!

Water is life. #newmexico #riogrande #cleanwater4all