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We’re hiring: Community Membership Manager

June 27, 2023

At the heart of CVNM is our dedicated team of people who hold deeply shared values for protecting our democracy and our environment. Our organizational culture embraces continual learning around our commitment to equity, and to advocacy informed by our communities living on the front lines of drought, wildfires, floods, and other ravages of climate change. Our diverse board and staff bring a deep well of expertise and lived experience to the organization.

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We’re hiring: Business Administration Manager

June 27, 2023

At the heart of CVNM is our dedicated team of people who hold deeply shared values for protecting our democracy and our environment. Our organizational culture embraces continual learning around our commitment to equity, and to advocacy informed by our communities living on the front lines of drought, wildfires, floods, and other ravages of climate change. Our diverse board and staff bring a deep well of expertise and lived experience to the organization.

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Conservation and Indigenous Leaders Issue Statement Highlighting Strategies to Combat Voter Suppression and Increase Access Ahead of General Election Day

November 7, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 7, 2022 Contact Ragan Matteson, Campaigns & Civic Engagement Director; ragan@cvnm.org; (505) 477-1823 Michael Jensen, Communications Director; michael@cvnm.org; (505) 362-1063 Conservation and Indigenous Leaders Issue Statement Highlighting Strategies to Combat Voter Suppression and Increase Access Ahead of…

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Climate and Environmental Justice Advocacy Network Applauds State of New Mexico

June 7, 2023
New Mexico, USA - An organized network of climate and environmental advocacy groups today applauded application submissions from the State of New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque to receive $3 million and $1 million, respectively, from the Climate Pollution…
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LCV Commends Biden-Harris Administration for Protecting the Greater Chaco Region

June 7, 2023
Washington, D.C. – On June 2nd, Secretary Haaland and the Biden-Harris administration announced protections for the lands and cultural resources in the Greater Chaco region in northwestern New Mexico from new oil and gas drilling. This adds to the more…
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A History of Earth Day

April 19, 2023
As we celebrate the 53rd Earth Day this year, we reflect on how this celebration came about and what it means, so many years after its inception.
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New Mexico Environment Department’s proposed methane air pollution rules much improved

May 7, 2021
New Mexico Environment Department’s proposed methane air pollution rules much  improved May 6, 2021 | News Release Today, the New Mexico Environment Department proposed new rules to limit emissions from oil and gas operations in the state by requiring companies to…
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Press Release: New Mexico Conservation Organizations Celebrate President Biden’s Bold Executive Actions

January 29, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2021 NEW MEXICO CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS CELEBRATE PRESIDENT BIDEN’S BOLD EXECUTIVE ACTIONS TO REFORM OIL AND GAS LEASING ON PUBLIC LANDS AND SET A NATIONAL 30X30 STANDARD Administration Promises to Safeguard 30% of the Nation’s Land…
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CVNM Applauds Gov. Lujan Grisham’s Leadership on Climate Change

November 21, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CVNM Applauds Gov. Lujan Grisham’s Leadership on Climate Change Santa Fe, N.M.-- Today, the New Mexico Environment Department and Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department released a report on their progress to meet ambitious climate goals set…
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NMOGA Coordinates to Distort Public Discourse on Climate Action

September 19, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NMOGA Coordinates to Distort Public Discourse on Climate Action Polling shows New Mexican support of climate action at all-time high Santa Fe, N.M. - Today, Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) applauds ProgressNow NM for shining a light…
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Task force faces criticism from County Commission

August 31, 2019
By Christina Tsosie | Gallup Independent GALLUP - McKinley County Board of Commissioners was presented with a proposal from the Conservation Voters of New Mexico Education Fund imploring the board to support its efforts to create a Blue Ribbon Uranium…

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