May 2011

Five Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint The Carbon Economy Workshop Series

May 1st

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It is easy to become resigned to despair when one considers all the serious ecological problems we hear about in our daily media. The magnitude of natural disasters and critical environmental situations worldwide, and our own set of challenges can seem overwhelming. Yet amazing things are happening that can empower us, give us hope, and provide the energy to act in a way that makes a positive impact. Right here in our own region, individuals and groups are learning ways that hold great promise for the future of a sustainable economy.

From June through October a set of workshop weekends called More >

Walking, Bicycling, Transit and Tourism: Some Small Steps Toward Sustainability in Santa Fe

May 1st

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Tim Rogers

For centuries, visitors and immigrants to Santa Fe and the Tewa settlements that preceded it arrived primarily by foot. Even after Europeans introduced horses and other beasts of burden to the Americas, along with a variety of carts and wagons to carry their goods, walking remained the primary mode of travel. Riding atop a horse or in a carriage on the Camino Real or the Santa Fe Trail was a privilege limited to a minority of well-heeled, infirm or elderly travelers. While the political, cultural and economic impact of travelers to Santa Fe was immeasurable, the lasting physical and More >

Applications Being Accepted for Rural Energy Projects

May 1st

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The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is accepting applications for a full range of financial assistance for energy projects. USDA Rural Development State Director Terry Brunner said, “We welcome a variety of technologies including wind, solar, geothermal, as well as anaerobic digester projects.”

The deadline for grants and loan guarantees for the purchase and installation of energy efficiency systems and renewable energy improvement projects is June 15. A second deadline of June 30 has been set for applications on renewable energy feasibility study grants and energy audit and renewable energy development assistance grants. Funding includes grants and loan guarantees for More >

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