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On the Environment: Valerie Rangel
December 31, 2021 –Valerie Rangel is the author of the 2019 book “Environmental Justice in New Mexico: Counting Coup.” In this essay, she talks about the intersection of existing environmental justice issues in New Mexico with the COVID-19 pandemic and asks New Mexicans and their political leaders to come together in addressing inequity. Guest: Valerie…
Read MoreOn the Environment: Sofia Jenkins-Nieto
December 31, 2021 –Sofia Jenkins-Nieto is an undergraduate student at the University of New Mexico. She’s also director of operations with UNM LEAF, or Leaders for Environmental Action and Foresight. In this essay, she explains why climate action is so urgent for her generation. Earlier this year, Our Land covered LEAF’s protest urging the UNM…
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