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On the Environment: Valerie Rangel

Valerie Rangel sits for an interview in front of a screen with a landscape displayed on it.

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…

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On the Environment: Sofia Jenkins-Nieto

Sofia Jenkins-Nieto sits for an interview in front of a screen displaying the divest protest at UNM.

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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