Sen. Pete Campos Senate District 8 | Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter
Las Vegas, NM — The Sierra Club has collected nearly $25,000 through member donations to support the Las Vegas Community Fund and victims of wildfires in New Mexico. Anita Gonzales, a member of the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter Executive Committee, shared her personal experience as an evacuee from Las Vegas, NM, through a national email and blog. Her family has resided in the area for generations.
Ahead of President Biden’s visit to New Mexico, conservation groups have presented an analysis indicating that climate change is contributing to the increased size, speed, and intensity of wildfires across the state.
