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Feb 04 2021

Coloradans Applaud Re-Introduction of Colorado Wilderness Act

By sjca In the News, Lands Protection No Comments

The Colorado Wilderness Act was reintroduced in Congress today! First introduced in 1999, the wilderness bill proposes protections for 660,000 acres of Colorado's most spectacular canyon and desert wildlands, like the Dolores River Canyon. New wilderness protections are strongly supported...

Nov 10 2020

Breaking: $127 Million in Just Transition Funds for Navajo Nation

By sjca Coal, Energy Transition, In the News, Renewable Energy No Comments

Breaking: As coal plants across the Four Corners region shut down, Arizona Public Service will provide a minimum of $127 million to the Navajo Nation over the next 10 years, plus major commitments to buy power from Navajo clean energy...

Nov 06 2020

Breaking: Colorado Votes to Restore Wolves

By sjca In the News, Species No Comments

Colorado voters approved a measure to reintroduce wolves to our state's western wildlands! State wildlife managers will develop and implement a plan for wolf reintroduction, with "paws on the ground," beginning no later than the end of 2023. As SJCA...

Jul 29 2020

BREAKING: New Mexico PRC embraces 100% renewable future for Four Corners

By sjca Coal, Energy Transition, In the News One Comment

Today, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission unanimously decided to replace San Juan Generating Station power with 100 percent renewable energy when the coal-fired power plant is retired in 2022. This decision marks an extraordinary turning point in the energy...

Jul 09 2020

Court challenge: Feds cut out public on 40,802-acre NM oil and gas leases

By sjca In the News, Oil & Gas No Comments

The Bureau of Land Management recently sold oil and gas drilling leases on nearly 41,000 acres of New Mexico public land- without adequate public participation. Along with our coalition of environmental partners, we filed suit to overturn the lease sale...

Jul 02 2020

TAKE ACTION: Stop Purgatory’s Destruction of Lynx Habitat

By sjca In the News, Lands Protection 10 Comments

Purgatory Resort is pushing its expansion dreams by resurrecting the Ice Creek Lift Pod, a regretful proposal that was purposefully dropped from its 2008 Master Development Plan (MDP) due to the concerns of degrading Canada lynx habitat. Unfortunately, Purgatory is...

Jun 29 2020

We Stand Against Racism

By sjca In the News No Comments

Statement from San Juan Citizens Alliance staff: We are living through a time of unprecedented upheaval, one that leaves us contemplating our role at San Juan Citizens Alliance. First it was our nation’s stumbling response to the coronavirus pandemic and...

May 28 2020

Conservation Groups Seek to Join Defense of Colorado Air Quality Protections

By sjca In the News, Oil & Gas No Comments

Last December, Colorado required oil and gas companies to significantly reduce their emissions- a crucial step needed to improve public health and put the state on track towards its carbon reduction goals. Even though the public strongly supports the new...

Apr 29 2020

PRC Delay of San Juan Coal Plant’s Replacement Decision is Unfortunate and Risky

By sjca Climate Change, Coal, Energy Transition, In the News No Comments

Photo: EcoFlight The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) delayed the approval of two solar and battery projects that would partially replace the electricity from San Juan Generating Station. These projects, which had record-breaking low prices, would have brought jobs...

Mar 09 2020

Deadline March 10th For Local Input on Rollback of Environmental Law

By sjca In the News, Of Interest No Comments

Breaking: The Trump Administration has proposed changes that would rollback critical elements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a bedrock environmental law. NEPA is fundamental to protecting public health, safety, and our environment, and the vast majority of Western...

Jan 29 2020

Energy Transition Act Applies to San Juan Generating Station Abandonment

By sjca Climate Change, Coal, Energy Transition, In the News No Comments

Breaking: Today the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that the Energy Transition Act must apply to Public Service Co. of New Mexico’s (PNM) abandonment of its remaining interest in the San Juan Generating Station. This decision ensures that key funding will be...

Jan 16 2020

New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission Adopts Oil and Gas Enforcement Rules

By sjca In the News, Oil & Gas No Comments

Today the New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission unanimously adopted new enforcement rules for the oil and gas industry. The new protections will protect New Mexico's air, land and water, as well as community health. Read the full press release for...

Dec 23 2019

Advocacy Groups Celebrate Key Step Towards Climate Goals and Cleaner Air

By sjca Energy Transition, In the News, Oil & Gas No Comments

The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) voted unanimously on new methane protections on the oil and gas industry that prioritize public health and the environment. These new regulations will cut methane emissions, improve air quality, and help Colorado meet...

In the News

Coloradans Applaud Re-Introduction of Colorado Wilderness Act

Breaking: $127 Million in Just Transition Funds for Navajo Nation

Breaking: Colorado Votes to Restore Wolves

BREAKING: New Mexico PRC embraces 100% renewable future for Four Corners

Court challenge: Feds cut out public on 40,802-acre NM oil and gas leases

TAKE ACTION: Stop Purgatory’s Destruction of Lynx Habitat

We Stand Against Racism

Conservation Groups Seek to Join Defense of Colorado Air Quality Protections

PRC Delay of San Juan Coal Plant’s Replacement Decision is Unfortunate and Risky

Deadline March 10th For Local Input on Rollback of Environmental Law

Energy Transition Act Applies to San Juan Generating Station Abandonment

New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission Adopts Oil and Gas Enforcement Rules

Advocacy Groups Celebrate Key Step Towards Climate Goals and Cleaner Air

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