Athena Christodoulou Senate District 21 | Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter
In light of the Department of the Interior's recent decision to restart oil and gas leasing on public lands across the United States, including areas in New Mexico, several environmental and community organizations have expressed their concerns. The Greater Chaco Coalition and Citizens Caring for the Future released a joint statement addressing the implications of this policy shift.
The statement underscores the potential environmental impact and the effects on local communities that could result from resuming these leases. Representatives from both groups have voiced their apprehensions regarding how this decision might affect New Mexico's natural resources and its residents.
Mario Atencio from Diné C.A.R.E., Kayley Shoup from Citizens Caring for the Future, Gracie Aragon from Pueblo Action Alliance, Miya King-Flaherty from Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter, Jeremy Nichols from WildEarth Guardians, and Kyle Tisdel from Western Environmental Law Center are among those who have been actively involved in raising awareness about these issues. Their efforts highlight a collective concern for sustainable land use and environmental preservation.
As discussions continue around energy policies and their implementation, these organizations remain committed to advocating for responsible stewardship of public lands.
