Reminder of Special webinars and events this week and next
All are welcome!!
Thursday, May 11, 5:30 pm
PFA's Fracking and Forever Chemical
On-line presentation
Dusty Horwitt from Physicians for Social Responsibility will offer an overview of a recent report from PSR. Sponsored by Citizens Caring for the Future and Interfaith Power and Light NM & El Paso. Free event, register https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qfuGtpz4oHdKgB2YVzgx3sxDq9nD19TWe
Saturday, May 13, 10 am (gather at Casa de Salud, 1608 Isleta Blvd SW, ABQ.)
San Ysidro y Santa Maria de la Cabeza--South Valley Celebration
Annual celebration of the feast to bless the waters, plants and fields. Meet at Casa de Salud and process to Sanchez Farms. For information contact Sayrah Namaste at SNamaste@afsc.org.
Tuesday, May 16, 6:30 pm on zoom
Middle Rio Grande Water Advocates Legislative overview
https://mrgwateradvocates.org/ to register
Middle Rio Grande Water Advocates will give a presentation on the 2023 NM Legislature Funding for Water Management and Planning. Speakers: Hannah Risely-White, Deputy Director of the NM Interstate Stream Commission and Norm Gaume, President, Middle Rio Grande Water Advocates and NM Water Ambassador. Register for the free event.
Friday, Mary 19, 7 pm in-person
High Country News Speaker Series
Fighting for a Fossil Free Fuel New Mexico
NM Museum of Natural History and Science, 1801 Mountain Road NW, ABQ
Free registration required for tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hcn-speaker-series-fighting-for-a-fossil-fuel-free-new-mexico-tickets-617961047127
A discussion moderated by Laura Paskus on impacts of fuel extraction in NM and transition to the future. Discussion members inclued: Kayley Shoup, Citizens Caring for the Future (Carlsbad); Samantha Ruscavage-Barz, Legal Director for WildEarth Guardians; and Jonathon Alonzo, Policy Lead at YUCCA;
Friday, May 19, 7 pm-Sunday May 21 (concluding with lunch)
Laudato Si Retreat
Holy Cross Retreat Center, Las Cruces and on-line
See attached flyer. For information call 575-524-3688 or programs@holycrossretreat.org.
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