The 2025 wildfires didn’t just destroy homes, they exposed deep systemic inequities and left vulnerable residents without jobs, homes, or access to critical services. As future social workers, we believe recovery is not just about rebuilding structures; it’s about restoring people’s lives, their connections, and their opportunities. AB 338 is crucial because it provides a targeted solution for those most affected by the disaster. The bill would not only help rebuild the physical infrastructure but also offer long-term benefits, such as job training and local employment opportunities, that contribute to economic stability. This will help survivors recover their livelihoods while giving them the tools to rebuild their communities. If AB 338 is not passed, the rebuilding process will face significant delays, and thousands of low- and middle-income residents will be at risk of homelessness, financial instability, and adverse mental health outcomes. Families and businesses need the support of both local and state governments to recover in a way that restores their dignity and independence. By supporting AB 338, we can ensure a faster, more equitable recovery and invest in a California where communities are stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the future.

President Trump is once again exploiting a crisis: using the suffering of those affected by the Los Angeles fires as a tool to push his voter suppression agenda. That’s right – he's threatening to withhold aid to the thousands of Southern Californians who’ve lost their homes, livelihoods, and communities to wildfire unless the state government sides with him to deny thousands of voters’ rights by passing a voter ID law.   And unfortunately, his friends in Congress are falling in line, with House Speaker Mike Johnson refusing to commit to helping his fellow Americans in need if there isn’t something in it for his party. Join us to tell Speaker Mike Johnson: don’t follow Trump’s lead in politicizing disaster aid. Do your job and deliver help to people who need it immediately.

The climate crisis is not a distant threat—it’s already reshaping our lives here in New Mexico. Our rivers are drying, our skies are thick with wildfire smoke, and our communities—especially rural, Indigenous, and low-income communities—are paying the highest price. As students at the University of New Mexico, we are not immune to these impacts. We breathe the same air, drink the same water, and live in the same heat. UNM is supposed to be a place of learning, leadership, and vision. But how can our university prepare students for the future while ignoring the single greatest threat to our generation? Acknowledging the climate emergency is more than symbolic—it’s a necessary first step toward meaningful change. It means treating the climate crisis with the urgency it deserves, holding our institution accountable to its commitments, and ensuring that students have a real voice in shaping a just and sustainable future. This campaign is about integrity. It’s about justice. And it’s about survival. When students, faculty, alumni, and community members come together, we can push institutions to change. We’ve seen it happen before, and we can do it again. Your voice, your name, your presence in this movement sends a powerful message: that UNM cannot sit on the sidelines any longer. Whether you're a student living through the heat, a faculty member concerned about the future of education, or a community member fighting for clean air and water—this is your fight too. By joining this campaign, you’re standing up for climate justice, for youth leadership, and for a university that aligns its actions with its values. You’re helping build a campus that invests in life, not fossil fuels. A campus that centers sustainability, equity, and community—not corporate interests and empty promises. This is our campus. This is our climate. This is our moment. Join us—and help make history at UNM.

Why???? Here’s why! Joining the movement for change within Castle Park offers numerous benefits for both the community and individuals: Being part of the change fosters a sense of belonging and connection with fellow residents. Working together towards a common goal creates stronger bonds and enhances community spirit. Participating in initiatives aimed at cleaning and revitalizing the park leads to a more pleasant and appealing environment for everyone. A clean park encourages outdoor activities, promotes health, and enhances the overall quality of life. Advocating for increased police presence and safety measures contributes to a more secure environment. This ensures that families and individuals can enjoy the park without fear of drug abuse or other unsafe behaviors. Taking action empowers individuals to voice their concerns and make a tangible difference. It instills a sense of pride and accomplishment, knowing that their efforts contribute to the well-being of the community. Engaging in clean-up efforts helps protect the natural beauty of Castle Park. It contributes to preserving local flora and fauna, ensuring that future generations can enjoy the park. By joining forces to improve Castle Park, community members set a precedent for other local initiatives. This can inspire further positive changes in the neighborhood and beyond. Health benefits: Participating in outdoor activities and clean-up events promotes physical health and mental well-being. Engaging with nature has been shown to reduce stress and enhance mood. In summary, joining the movement for change in Castle Park not only enhances the park itself but also strengthens community ties, promotes safety, and encourages a healthier lifestyle. Together, residents can create a vibrant, safe, and welcoming space for all to enjoy.

Because no one deserves to live in unsafe, unlivable conditions—especially when they’re paying rent. When we allow slumlords to get away with neglect and abuse, we’re not just hurting one tenant, we’re sending a message that people’s dignity and basic needs don’t matter. This campaign isn’t just about me—it’s about all of us. It’s about standing up for families, seniors, single parents, working people—anyone who has ever felt ignored, disrespected, or trapped by a landlord who refuses to do the right thing. When we come together and raise our voices, we shift power back to the people. We make it known that we will not be silent, and we will not settle for less than what we deserve: safe, clean, and humane housing. This is more than a complaint—it's a call to action. I’m asking others to join me because change doesn't happen alone—it happens when we show up together.

Katy Perry, who sang “What a Wonderful World” while suspended in space, said the quick trip was “all for the benefit of Earth,” kissing the ground when she landed. However, the less-than-11-minute space flight likely resulted in emissions of 75 tonnes of carbon per passenger.  Despite being backed by one of the richest men in the world, Blue Origin also receives money from the government through contracts and grants. Meaning our tax dollars are making Bezos richer and funding celebrity joyrides to space. Meanwhile, Donald Trump and Elon Musk are proposing major cuts to NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and other critical science programs and services.  NASA—run by real scientists, not celebrities—is facing nearly 50% cuts to its science programs, a move that some elected officials say would hurt national security, innovation, and our global reputation. NOAA—which monitors space weather, tracks solar storms, and develops satellites—is facing 27% cuts, threatening to “take us back to the 1950s” according to the former director of NOAA’s Oceanic and Atmospheric Research division. It’s embarrassing that a celebrity crew wasted resources and time for a joyride in space while the programs we rely on for scientific research and services are being drastically cut.  Tell Perry and the other celebrities on the space flight: Our planet and our future need real action NOW. If they care about the earth as much as they claim, they must use their platform and resources to support NASA, NOAA, and other climate groups in the wake of Trump’s devastating cuts. 

The carbon capture industry is a dangerous boondoggle and taxpayers are footing the bill. The federal 45Q tax credit for carbon capture is handing billions of dollars to this dangerous industry, while putting communities at serious risk of harm. From dangerous pipeline ruptures to groundwater threats and eminent domain abuse, carbon capture is a threat to communities across the country. Investigations show the 45Q tax credits are riddled with fraud, with potential for companies to claim tax credits for carbon storage that never happened. Industry goals for carbon capture development would result in over $800 billion in tax credits for this dangerous industry, with little to no accountability. Congress has a chance right now to stop this massive waste and protect public health. Sign the petition to demand your lawmakers repeal the 45Q tax credit.

1. Protecting Children and Educators: Schools are meant to be safe environments. Joining this campaign helps push for laws that prioritize the safety and well-being of students and teachers. 2. Preventing Tragedies: Gun violence in schools has led to heartbreaking losses. Banning guns from campuses can reduce the risk of shootings and save lives. 3. Creating a Peaceful Learning Environment: Fear and anxiety have no place in education. Removing firearms from schools helps students focus on learning rather than survival. 4. Sending a Message to Lawmakers: Every signature shows that people care. A strong collective voice can influence real policy change at the local and national levels. 5. Standing Up for Common-Sense Safety Measures: Most Americans support reasonable gun laws. This campaign is not about politics it’s about protecting people and preventing preventable violence.

A vast collection of peer-reviewed science shows that if the proposed Twin Metals mine was built along the rivers and streams flowing into the Wilderness, pollution and environmental degradation would be certain. It would also harm the economy: A peer-reviewed independent study from Harvard University shows that protecting the Boundary Waters from proposed sulfide-ore mining would result in dramatically more jobs and more income over a 20-year period. Polls show very strong support for permanent protection for this priceless Wilderness area. Unfortunately and alarmingly, the Trump administration has promised to undo existing Boundary Waters protections and has already issued far-reaching Executive Orders that endanger public lands across the country, including the Boundary Waters. Also, U.S. Representative Pete Stauber’s pending legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives would rescind the mining ban, reinstate canceled mineral leases, bar judicial review, and require rapid approval of a flawed mine plan.    Now, more than ever, it is time for all of us to fight for the places we love. We are grateful for Senator Smith’s leadership, now we all must work alongside her and ensure that the Boundary Waters is protected for generations to come. Find more information at www.SavetheBoundaryWaters.org

Donald Trump’s current attempt to gut bedrock environmental law may take away your ability to have a voice in decisions made by federal agencies. The National Environmental Policy Act has been implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) since 1977. His Executive Order, Unleashing American Energy, strips the CEQ of its authority, putting implementation in the hands of each federal agency. He directed CEQ to provide guidance to the agencies that tells them they should not consider a proposed project’s cumulative environmental impacts or matters of environmental justice. The agencies can also make the call on whether a project undergoes an environmental review and how detailed that review will be. It is the environmental review process that provides the public a formal opportunity to comment.  CEQ is managing the process of its own dismantling and has opened its Interim Final Rule to the public for comment until March 27. Please sign our petition and, if you can, take the additional step of submitting a comment. The government counts petitions as one comment, so we're asking people to submit comments to help us show the broad support for protecting our bedrock environmental law. We’ve created an EZ form to make it simple for you to comment. Write opening and closing sentences and select points to add to your comment from the list we provide. We’ll format your comment as a PDF and submit it to Regs.gov. We’ll also keep a copy of your comment and its tracking number. We do NOT use your information to add you to our mailing list. If you prefer, you can submit your comment directly to Regs.gov. Please share a copy of the comment and tracking number with us or keep them on file. Background The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), signed into law by Richard Nixon in 1970, is often referred to as the “Magna Carta” of environmental law. In 1977, Jimmy Carter issued an executive order directing the executive branch’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to develop regulations for its implementation.  President Trump’s Day 1 executive order, Unleashing American Energy, eviscerates NEPA by stripping CEQ of its authority and by further ordering the Council to propose rescinding all of the regulations it developed and providing guidance to federal agencies on how they can implement NEPA themselves. The executive order continues regulations implemented “must expedite permitting approvals and meet deadlines established in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (Public Law 118-5)” and  “must prioritize efficiency and certainty over any other objectives, including those of activist groups, that do not align with the policy goals set forth in section 2 of this order or that could otherwise add delays and ambiguity to the permitting process.” (The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 chipped away at NEPA in amendments to the unrelated bill, like setting arbitrary page limits on environmental reviews.)  Trump cannot repeal NEPA without Congress, so he’s doing the next best thing (in his view). He’s removing its teeth.

Together for Brothers (T4B) and other community partners across the state have benefitted from the New Mexico Outdoor Equity Fund (NMOEF) since it was established in 2019. The first outdoor equity fund in the country! Tens of thousands of young people and their families from most impacted communities -- low income communities and communities of color -- have been able to access the outdoors including hundreds of brothers, families and community partners in Albuquerque with T4B's Outdoor Equity Project cohort and collaborations with bike rides in the Bosque and Downtown Albuquerque. This includes T4B distributing more than 100 bikes, hundreds of helmets and stipends to our communities! This past year the budget was decreased for NMOEF and most community partners had their funding decreased or eliminated. T4B has joined others including the Governor and New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) Outdoor Recreation Division to ask the state legislature for full funding at $8 million. So far the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) and state legislature has only allocated $4 million. ___________________________________________ Together for Brothers (T4B) y otros socios comunitarios de todo el estado se han beneficiado del Fondo de Equidad del Aire Libre de Nuevo México (FdEdAL) desde su creación en 2019. ¡El primer fondo de equidad para actividades al aire libre del país! Decenas de miles de jóvenes y sus familias de las comunidades más afectadas (comunidades de bajos ingresos y comunidades de color) han podido acceder a actividades al aire libre, incluyendo cientos de hermanos, familias y socios comunitarios en Albuquerque gracias al proyecto de equidad para actividades al aire libre de T4B y a colaboraciones con paseos en bicicleta en el Bosque y el centro de Albuquerque. ¡Esto incluye que T4B distribuya más de 100 bicicletas, cientos de cascos y estipendios a nuestras comunidades! El año pasado, se redujo el presupuesto para el FdEdAL y la mayoría de los socios comunitarios vieron su financiación reducida o eliminada. T4B se ha unido a otras organizaciones, como el gobernador y la División de Recreación al Aire Libre del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico de Nuevo México (DDENM), para solicitar a la legislatura estatal la financiación completa de 8 millones de dólares. Hasta la fecha, el Comité de Finanzas Legislativas (CFL) y la legislatura estatal solo han asignado 4 millones de dólares.

Expressing your opposition to the overhead transmission lines can make a difference. No public input has been gathered until now. Join EMM to remind DNR that Western Maryland's Wildlands are off-limits.