Friday May 2nd, Conservation Voter New Mexico (CVNM) Action Fund, CVNM’s coordinated political action committee, proudly endorsed Secretary Deb Haaland for Governor in the 2026 election cycle. The endorsement decision follows a rigorous process to vet eligible candidates running for Governor in the 2026 election cycle.
April 29th marks the 100th day of the Trump Administration. In that time, the President has taken a series of unprecedented actions across all areas of the administration. Some of the most significant anti-climate and anti-conservation actions include
On April 23rd, the White House issued a series of executive orders. The last order – Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy – removed specific language in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act on discrimination in programs or activities receiving federal funding. Title VI is a foundational component of environmental justice because the prohibition on discrimination in federally funded programs extends to environmental regulations and projects.
On April 8th, President Trump issued an unprecedented executive order declaring “all State [sic] and local laws” dealing with “‘climate change’ or involving ‘environmental, social, and governance’ initiatives, ‘environmental justice,’ carbon or ‘greenhouse gas’ emissions, and funds to collect carbon penalties or carbon taxes.” It instructs the US Attorney General to report back to the President within 60 days detailing actions taken under the EO and any additional Presidential or legislative action necessary to halt enforcement of any offending laws.
On March 25th, President Trump issued an unprecedented executive order on election processes that could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters if enacted. The order would amend the federal voter registration form to require documentary proof of citizenship in order to be eligible to vote in federal elections. It would allow federal agencies to cut funding to states deemed non-compliant and instructs the Department of Justice to prosecute what are characterized as “election crimes.”
2024 CVNM Endorsement Election Results General Election – Contested Races CVNM Action Fund has endorsed 34 candidates listed below who have contested races in the…
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…
The Biden-Harris Administration has made clear that conserving land, water and wildlife for future generations is an absolute priority.
The nature crisis and the climate crisis are inextricably linked. Conserving our land and water, and at the same time supporting communities in the necessary and inevitable transition away from dependence on fossil fuels, are priorities that the previous administration not only ignored, but moved backwards on.
In the very early hours of Jan 3, 2023, my family’s peace was shattered by twelve bullets penetrating our home. Three of the bullets tore through my 11-year-old daughter’s bedroom, coming within inches of where she lay sleeping in her bed. Two of those bullets then tore into my bedroom.
At the start of each month, we send out an e-news digest that includes issue updates, action alerts, upcoming events, and ways to get involved in our work. You can find a record of all our past Digests here.
