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Jul 16, 2023

Final chance to send your comments on Coal Ash rules... first chance to hear our new podcast

There are 566 coal ash dump sites in 40 states that are currently excluded from EPA regulations — almost half the total coal ash sites in...

Jun 29, 2023

Here, there, everywhere - Communities call on EPA to strengthen coal ash rule to protect the people

This week Mariel joined activists from YUCCA (Youth United for Climate Crisis Action), Lisa Evans from Earthjustice, the Climate Justice...

Jun 2, 2023

TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES FROM COAL ASH POLLUTION

The San Juan Generating Station powered New Mexico’s largest cities for 50 years. In Albuquerque and Santa Fe, our electricity use has...

Apr 6, 2023

Chaptered! HB142, Protection for the San Juan Watershed and the People is now the law of the land

It is with deep gratitude for all the activists, organizers and community leaders from San Juan County who worked to make this happen...

Mar 15, 2023

HB 142 - Model Legislation for Protection of People, Land and Water headed to Governor's Desk

In a natural extension of New Energy Economy's many years of work to close the coal fired San Juan Generating Station, an effort shared...

Mar 10, 2023

San Juan Cleanup bill passes final committee on 8-0 vote, AND a creative writing assignment for you

First, today we want to celebrate a victory. HB 142 passed Senate Finance this morning on a 8-0 vote! Thanks to Senator Pinto and...

Feb 27, 2023

HB 142 Passes the House, HB 12 Defeated

Your voice is making a difference! HB 142, the Generating Facility and Mine Remediation act to protect the San Juan watershed from coal...

Feb 3, 2023

Raise your voice for clean water and clean energy

HB142 the Generating Facility and Mine Remediation Act was rolled last week when concerns brought up by EMNRD and NMED were raised. Those...

Jan 27, 2023

Calling all Water Protectors

Tomorrow at 9:00AM the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hear HB142 - the Generating Facility and Mine Remediation Act....