Sacred Lands, Sacred Conversations
Aug 25, 9am
Join tribal, faith & elected leaders for a community breakfast & dynamic discussion on the threats for America’s land, water, wildlife & culture. This is a community conversation for the protection of sacred places and the future we share, including U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez & Gabe Vasquez. All are welcome. Together, our voices matter.
Defending NM Public Lands
Recording of Live Podcast
Pastor Andrew and Tribal and conservation leaders engage in an interesting discussion of the dangers of recent attacks on national monuments (including Chaco Canyon and the Caja del Rio), defenses against these attacks (including working closely with Tribal leaders), and the movements they see that give them hope. Find some time to listen.
Help Protect the Arctic from Drilling
Pastor Andrew has recently shared his experiences on his recent trip with other faith leaders to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This fragile area is in danger from oil drilling which involves severe risks to wildlife, spill-cleanup difficulties, and accelerated climate change. View videos of his class along with other videos, photos and write-ups about the faith leaders trip to this deeply spiritual place. You can help.
Speak Up for Chaco Canyon
Public Comment Period Ends July 29
On July 15, the US Dept of the Interior opened a 14-day public comment period on a draft Environmental Assessment that could pave the way for new oil and gas drilling on public lands surrounding Chaco. Pastor Andrew, other faith leaders, and NM officials are imploring Interior Dept not to drill in Chaco. You too can help. Submit your comment by July 29th.
NM Public Lands Under Pressure
Live podcast recording, Jul 30, 5-7:30pm
Join Pastor Andrew on a live national podcast discussing the threats facing America’s and New Mexico’s public lands. He and other Tribal and conservation leaders discuss the recent attacks against national monuments and Chaco Canyon as well as impacts of staffing and funding cuts at land management agencies and rollbacks of environmental laws and safeguards. (Nuckolls Brewing Co, 1611 Alcaldesa St. RSVPs requested.)
The Spirit of the Arctic
Adult Ed, Jul 26, 9:45am
VIDEO. Journey with Pastor Andrew and prepare to be awed by the views and sounds of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. From polar bears to wild caribou, he will take you inside the beauty and mystery of a land that is as wild and untouched as the Garden Eden.