Networks and organizations
1000 Friends of New Mexico - "A non-profit membership group advocating for sustainable community development. We promote policies and actions that respect New Mexico's people and places by offering long-term models for growth that improve the region's economic vitality."
American Planning Association - New Mexico Chapter
Sustain Taos - "Our mission is to build a coalition of groups and individuals within Taos County to create a sustainable quality of life by offering educational programs and practical solutions."
Sustainable Futures Task Force - New Mexico Conference of Churches "sees their involvement with issues of environmental justice as going hand-in-hand with the proper practice of their faith, seeing advocacy for sustainability and environmental justice as 'spirit in action.' "
Local sustainability strategies
Climate Change Action Plan: Executive summary [pdf] - Final report by New Mexico Climate Change Advisory Group, December 2006. Full report [pdf, 1.6 MB]
Environment New Mexico - "A statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization. Our professional staff combines independent research, practical ideas and tough-minded advocacy to overcome the opposition of powerful special interests and win real results for New Mexico's environment. Environment New Mexico draws on 30 years of success in tackling our state's top environmental problems."
"Going local: Economic growth and energy stability for New Mexico communities. A case study of the potential for locally owned community wind energy." Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy, October 2004.
League of Women Voters Sustainability Study 2005-2007 -
New Mexico Public Interest Research Group - "To deliver persistent, result-oriented public interest activism that protects consumers, encourages a fair, sustainable economy, and fosters responsive, democratic government.
Sustainable New Mexico - web portal
Water
"Case studies of sustainable water resources development, Rio Grande Basin, New Mexico (Preface). September 1999.
"Our Water, Our Future: Policy Options to Safeguard Water Resources in New Mexico." Environment New Mexico, September 2006 [full report, pdf]
"Why conserve water?" City of Albuquerque
Health
New Mexico Environmental Health - The State of Health in New Mexico, 2000 report.
Education
Environmental Education Association of New Mexico - "Provides, promotes, and enhances quality environmental education by offering New Mexicans opportunities for professional development, communication, and partnership."
Green Lobo: Current University of New Mexico-Taos sustainability initiatives.
Southwest Desert Sustainability Project - "Develops sustainable, certifiable vocational trade education (skills training) for at risk populations providing sustainable industry pertinent to the needs of the regional economy with emphasis on extremely affordable housing and community development; self build and rehab programs."
Sustainability Studies at the University of New Mexico
Energy & climate change
Clean Energy: Powering Economic Development in New Mexico. [pdf] Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy, November 2003.
Clean Energy Solutions: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in New Mexico. [pdf] New Mexico PIRG Education Fund, March 2002.
Climate Change Action Project - "A diverse group of citizens who share a sense of urgency about the threat of global warming. It is our mission to articulate a vision of climate stewardship that will capture the public imagination and inspire community action."
"Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Executive Order." Office of the Governor, State of New Mexico, June 2005.
"Climate change: What's in store for New Mexico?" Slideshow by David Gutzler, Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of New Mexico. October 19, 2005.
Energy Conservation and Management Division, New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department - "Responsible for planning and administering energy efficiency and renewable energy technology programs. Included are programs relating to the development and use of solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass resources as well as alternative fuels transportation. In addition, ECMD provides technical assistance and information in these areas to government agencies, Indian tribes and pueblos, educational institutions, and the general public."
"Making Sense of the Coal Rush: The Consequences of Expanding America's Dependence on Coal." - New Mexico PIRG, July 2006 [full report, pdf]
New Mexico Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy - "Formed in 1997 to give a greater voice to New Mexicans in the legislative deliberations then surrounding electricity deregulation in New Mexico. CCAE opposed deregulation, but also successfully advocated for renewable energy and energy efficiency provisions in the deregulation legislation which did ultimately pass."
New Mexico Climate Change Advisory Group - "Shall review and provide recommendations to the Governor's office regarding climate change policy."
New Mexico Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
New Mexico Solar Energy Association - Since 1972, "dedicated to promoting solar energy and related sustainable practices. NMSEA was one of the first organizations in the country to seek methods and ideas on how to use renewable energy, how small villages could live sustainably, and how to empower people through education about these issues."
New Mexico Sustainability Energy Charter: A Citizen Initiative - [pdf] "A discussion draft from the New Mexico Sustainable Energy Campaign, November 2003."
"Potential effects of climate change on New Mexico," [pdf] Agency Technical Work Group, State of New Mexico. December 30, 2005.
Renewable Energy Industries Association of New Mexico - "We are made up of companies and organizations providing products, services and information in the areas of solar electricity and hot water, small and large wind generation, biomass electric and liquid renewable fuels, geothermal heating and cooling, and sustainable design and construction."
Renewable Energy Partners of New Mexico - "To promote the use of utility-scale renewable energy for electrical generation and to further the use of renewable transportation fuels."
"Road to a New Energy Future" - Environment New Mexico, October 2006. [full report, pdf]
Southwest Climate Change Initiative [pdf]. Press release from Office of Governor, State of New Mexico. February 28, 2006.
Environment
Central New Mexico Audubon Society - "Devoted to the protection, preservation, and enjoyment of the environment, with a particular emphasis on birds."
Conservation Voters New Mexico - "Works to protect New Mexico's natural environment and our cherished way of life. Our mission is to make sensible conservation policies a top priority for elected officials, political candidates, and voters across the state."
Environmental Justice Planning Committee
Nature Conservancy of New Mexico
New Mexico Environment Department - "To provide the highest quality of life throughout the state by promoting a safe, clean, and productive environment."
New Mexico Environmental Law Center - "Works to protect New Mexico's communities and their environments through public education, legislative initiatives, administrative negotiations and litigation. We work solely on New Mexico issues. Since 1987, the Law Center has been providing free or low cost legal services to citizens who otherwise would not have a voice in the complex legal proceedings that directly impact their environment."
New Mexico Recycling Coalition - "Our mission is to improve the quality of recycling and waste reduction in New Mexico. We have approximately paying 125 members that represent Cities, Counties, State Agencies, Indian Tribes, Federal Government, Businesses, Non-profit Organizations and Individuals."
New Mexico Wilderness Alliance - Founded in 1997, "a grassroots environmental organization dedicated to the protection, restoration, and continued enjoyment of New Mexico's wildlands and Wilderness Areas. The primary goal of the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance is to ensure the protection and restoration of all remaining wild lands in New Mexico through administrative designations, federal Wilderness designation, and on-going advocacy."
Sierra Club - Rio Grande Chapter.
Food and Agriculture
New Mexico Task Force to End Hunger - See also press release, June 6, 2006
Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico - "Serving New Mexico for 27 years, helping nearly 240,000 every year."
Sustainable Agriculture: Cooperative Extension Service's Strategic Plan for New Mexico - New Mexico State University
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems - 2005 Annual Forum. Taos and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Land and Transportation
Alliance for Transportation Research Institute
New Mexico Land Conservancy - "A state-wide, non-profit land trust organization established in 2002 to help preserve New Mexico's precious land heritage. We work to protect significant wildlife habitat, productive agricultural land and scenic open space throughout the state."
Santa Fe Conservation Trust - "Dedicated to preserving the spirit of place among the communities of northern New Mexico by protecting open spaces and critical wildlife habitat, by creating trails, and by protecting the traditional landscapes of our diverse cultures."
Taos Land Trust - "To help preserve land with agricultrual value, scenic vistas, significant habitat, or historical sites through direct preservation, conservation partnerships, education, and land use planning for the benefit of the people, communities, cultures and natural systems of the Taos area."
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