Issues and Policy

National, State and Local Environmental issues and policies, as well as the latest thrust from the grassroots movement as viewed through the lens of an active citizenry. We reveal the environmental considerations that ultimately affect our quality of life and how we, as individuals, can actively participate in the evolution of our culture.

PEOPLE UNITE...
January 28th, 2012

Mitch Buzek and Steven Mayes, Community Organizers for Moveon.org



A discussion of community activsm.





DEMOCRACY SCHOOLS (Changing the Paradigm Nationally)...
January 21st, 2012

Thomas Linzey, Executive Director, Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF)



How local communities are standing up to corporate environmental degradation.





THE PLUTONIUM PIT...
January 14th, 2012

Greg Mello, Executive Director, Los Alamos Study Group



Proposed Weapons facility out of touch with reality.





LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD IN NEW MEXICO...
January 7th, 2012

NM State Senator Peter Wirth



Senate Bill SB9 - Removing tax loopholes for out of state corporations.





DEMOCRACY SCHOOLS...
December 31st, 2011

Rowan Stanlon and Don Hamilton



Evolving Local Community Legal Rights.





PROTECTING OUR SACRED NATURAL LANDS...
November 26th, 2011

Tim Wagner, Organizing Representative, Resilient Habitats Campaign, Sierra Club



A look at the environmental issues surrounding the Colorado Plateau Ecoregion.





CORPORATIONS TO PAY FAIR SHARE IN NEW MEXICO...
October 8th, 2011

New Mexico State Senator, Peter Wirth



Senator's Wirth's bill would close the loopholes for out of state corporations doing business in New Mexico.





WILD HORSES & RENEGADES... October 1st, 2011

James Kleinert, Film Maker & Activist



His documentary film reveals the plight of wild horses on Federal lands leased by the extractive industries.





ENERGY PROGRAMS & CLIMATE DISRUPTION... July 23rd, 2011

Craig O'Hare, Santa Fe County Energy Program Specialist,
Former Special Assistant on Energy for Governor Richardson



Current county and state programs, a view of "Climate Disruption".





HOLDING ENVIRONMENTAL GROUND... July 2nd, 2011

Bruce Frederick, New Mexico Environmental Law Center
Leanne Leith, Political Director, Conservation Voters New Mexico



Holding ground against the pushback from our current governor, Suzanna Martinez.





NEW MEXICO ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE... May 14th, 2011

Kim Shanahan, Executive Officer, Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association
Tammy Feibelkorn, NM Representative, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project



After 18 months of rigorous public testimony, New Mexico Governor Martinez looks to repeal the Energy Conservation Code, and drop New Mexico from a national leader in energy efficiency to the middle of the pact.





COAL BURNING POWERPLANTS... April 16th, 2011

David Van Winkle, Sierra Club New Mexico      Donna House, member of the Navajo Nation
Janice Nolen, American Lung Association



The show will focus on the EPA Hearings in San Juan County addressing the environmental and heal effects of COAL.





NATIONAL POLITICAL CLIMATE... April 2nd, 2011

Jason Marks, New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner



We'll explore how the burgeoning philosophical contrast is effecting the gains made in renewable energy.





ENERGY TRANSPARENCY IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS... March 5th, 11'

Tammy Feilbelkorn, Director of SWEEP, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project



The move toward energy efficiency in commercial real estate.





CARBON CAP in NEW MEXICO... February 19th, 2011

Mariel Nanasi, Executive Director of the New Energy Economy



Greenhouse gas emissions in New Mexico, the health related effects of the coal burning power plants, and the subsequent emissions controls and carbon cap as proposed by the Environmental Improvement Board.





2011 NEW MEXICO LEGISLATIVE SESSION... February 5th, 2011

Peter Wirth, New Mexico State Senator
Brian Egolf, New Mexico State Representative, Chair of the House Energy and
Natural Resources Committee



Update on the current legislative session, the challenges brought forth from the new Governor and her administration, and the most pressing Senate and House bills that impact our environment and the sustainable future of New Mexico.





HOMEOWNER AND SOLAR RIGHTS... January 22nd, 2011

Mimi Stewart, New Mexico State Representative



The Homeowner Association Act will provide needed regulatory oversight to protect owners rights...not the least of which pertains to Solar and Water Rights.




Green Building and Sustainable Development (recorded in 2010)





SUSTAINABLE GROWTH... November 6th, 2010

Kathy Holian, Santa Fe County Commissioner
Brian Egolf, New Mexico State Representative



Brian will discuss the recent election and legislation he will be supporting. Commissioner Holian will speak of the upcoming Commissioner's vote on the Sustainable Growth Management Plan.





ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS FROM THE HOUSE... September 4th, 2010

Brian Egolf, New Mexico State Representative



Brian is a champion of the environment and our push for a sustainable future here in New Mexico. We will discuss renewable energy financing, his bill to keep State funds in New Mexico with a State owned bank and the regulation of corporate polluters.





HOMEOWNERS SOLAR & WATER RIGHTS... July 31st, 2010

Mimi Stewart, New Mexico State Representative
Peter Wirth, New Mexico State Senator



An overview of Home Owner Association Covenants and how they relate to water and energy issues.





SUSTAINABLE SANTA FE... April 24, 2010

Katerine Mortimer, City of Santa Fe Sustainability Director



An in depth look at the City's new building code designed to greatly reduce carbon emissions, save energy and water, promote healthy indoor environments and meet the demand of the 2030 Challenge...zero carbon emissions from the building sector by the year 2030.