Adjacent to the Chama River Canyon Wilderness in Northern New Mexico, this landscape is carved by the Rio Chama— a designated Wild and Scenic River.
Photo: Bob Wick.
Learn about the initiatives that CVNM is actively working on–from mobilizing voters to creating policies that turn into laws.
We collaborate with partners across our state to support pro-conservation legislation and political candidates. Learn about how success is dependant upon collaborative efforts.
There are many ways to engage your political power — building collective political power, creating public policy that matters, and advocating for environmental champions in our legislature!
In the coming days the House floor will be voting to pass SB 21 – Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Act! As you probably know, in 2023, the Supreme Court released a devastating ruling that eliminated federal safeguards for our waterways by gutting the Clean Water Act. SB 21 would put water quality management in local, New Mexican hands responsive to our waters’ unique conditions and needs.
Next week, the House floor will be voting to pass SB 5 – Game Commission Reform! This is the moment to have your voice heard! Contact your Representative and let them know you support SB 5!
This Saturday, March 1st, 2025, the Senate floor will be voting on the fate of SB 5 – Game Commission Reform. While the Department of Game & Fish staff are doing a good job, our current wildlife management system is outdated and underfunded, and our State Game Commission has been politicized. That’s why we’re urging you to contact your Senator and let them know you support SB 5!
In every session, CVNM identifies bills that impact the air we breathe, the water we drink, our public lands and treasured wildlife, and our diverse communities. We evaluate each conservation-related bill and determine our top priority bills, other bills we’ll support, and any we oppose.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, November 6, 2024 New Mexico Sends Pro-Climate, Pro-Democracy Leaders to State Legislature State Bucks National Trends, Sends Climate Champs Back…
New Mexico held the 2024 primary elections for federal, state and local offices. Leading up to the primaries, CVNM, through its coordinated political action committee CVNM Action Fund, supported candidates with commitments to taking bold action on climate, advancing conservation policies, and upholding democracy.
Created during the 2023 legislative session, the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund (LOE) does what has never been done in New Mexico. It invests long-term in supporting statewide programs that help protect and restore our lands, water, wildlife, and cultural heritage.
On April 22nd, in celebration of Earth Day, the Biden-Harris administration unveiled the Solar for All program, a historic $7 billion investment in clean energy deployment and access for every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. New Mexico was one of 60 entities selected and was awarded $156 million
In the northern reaches of the Chihuahuan Desert, 30 miles east of the town of Carlsbad and the Pecos River, sits the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). It is the nation’s only deep repository for transuranic nuclear waste, storing such waste from around the country.
The climate crisis cannot be solved by one organization alone. We work with community members like you, partner organizations, and legislators across the state to address the issues that impact New Mexicans so we can protect our quality of life for generations to come.
By donating to CVNM, you help mobilize voters, win elections, hold elected officials accountable and advance responsible public policies in our state.
