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Around New Mexico & El Paso Region
Wednesday, January 4, 12:00 noon--virtual
IPL Public Policy Advocacy Meeting
Anyone is welcome to join this monthly call and/or our advocacy list to learn about Federal and state policy efforts for climate justice that you can be part of. Contact joan@nm-ipl.org to get on the list to receive information and the zoom link for monthly meetings.
Saturday, January 7, 10-3
NM & El Paso IPL Board retreat
First Congregational Church, Albuquerque
Your prayers are appreciated as the board meets for a retreat and looking at our work. We are always refreshing our board and adding new gifts, talents and diversity. If you might be interested in being a board member contact joan@nm-ipl.org to learn more.
Monday, January 9, 4:30
Cool Congregation Committee monthly meeting--virtual
Cool Congregations meets monthly and works with houses of worship and faith communities on energy efficiency, solar, and outreach. A number of audits are in process by the team and there is interest in solar. The Inflation Reduction Act appropriated funds for direct pay backs on solar for non-profits and Houses of Worship. This will be an important work in 2023. Let us know if you want help, advice, guidance or information. Anyone is always welcome to be part of the team info@nm-ipl.org.
January 10-12, 2023
EPA Methane Regulation Rules Hearings
A number of faith folks will be testifying in support of national rules. If you would like to make a comment and have not signed up already contact joan@nm-ipl.org by January 3. Written comments will also be taken for these rules and BLM methane regulations throughout January, with more information coming and a faith leader letter to sign.
January 11, 6:30 virtually
Rio Grande Water Advocates Third meeting on Water
IPL is a supporter of these evenings that are informative and engaging for next steps to address crucial water concerns. View two previous meetings and Register at https://mrgwateradvocates.org/events/
January 12, noon virtual
Sacred Land and Water Committee
Anyone is welcome to join this group working on gardens, tree plantings, water concerns, etc. Contact Ann at asims98891@aol.com for more information or to get involved.
January 17-March 17, 2023
NM Legislative Session in-person in Santa Fe
And with virtual opportunities for citizen input
Tuesday, January 17, 5:30 virtually
2023 NM Legislation
Co-sponsored by Citizens Caring for the Future and IPL
Learn about legislation and how you can engage on concerns of climate, economic transition, health and climate, oil and gas reform, Green Amendment, water, and others. info@nm-ipl.org to register and get zoom link.
March 23-25, 2023
Immersion Retreat in Permian for People of Faith and Conscience
To find out more about this experience that other people of faith have experienced to inform their solidarity with frontline communities and action for change contact info@nm-ipl.org.
April 14-23, 2023
IPL National Annual Week of Faith and Climate Action
Living the Golden Rule is the theme for the 2023 week where people of spirit and conscience engage in prayer, action, films, homilies, and advocacy for climate justice. IPL has a kit that can guide your congregations. Sign up here https://www.faithclimateactionweek.org/
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