The Clear Horizon Act pilgrimage is East of the Manzano Mountains now, close to Cibola National Forest with its elevation varied flora & fauna zones. The Forest Service just announced a Revised Gas & Oil leasing rule rolling back protections permitting extraction of Oil & Gas in these precious ecosystems. This underscores the critical role Sen. Mimi Stewart’s Senate Bill 18, the Clear Horizon Act could play in regulating pollution to keep water & air near extraction sites clean, protecting NM’s land, water and health of natural ecosytems and NM residents near extraction sites.
There had to be a rotation of pilgrims, as Jim had to leave to help his wife, hospitalized with pneumonia, and Rev. Clara had to resume her church duties for a short time. James & Joyce Skeet of the Future Water Ancestors, Sierra Club & Global Warming Express folks have been walking with Desiree Bernard, NM/El Paso IPL executive Director, who is valiantly, in sun, snow and cold walking & sleeping during the entire route from Carlsbad, NM to the NM Capitol Roundhouse. At 1 point when she was walking alone ranchers came to check that she was all right.
Rev. Clara reported that though walking in Artesia’s toxic atmosphere was horrible. Pilgrims learned that people who reside there with governance that does not permit dialogue about its pollution, were greatly relieved that the pilgrims are going to share information about their situation with NM legislators & hopes for passage of the Clear Horizon Act. Artesia drivers honked, giving thumbs up, which must be because a local paper actually reported that the pilgrims were walking there. Further on near Corona, they spotted with great relief renewable energy systems. People along their route have been friendly and interested in why they are making this winter 340 mile trek.
The attachments detail information about the Clear Horizon Act. Senate Bill 18. Desiree asks that you contact your legislators and check where SB 18 is when you read this to plead that it is passed to protect clean air & water statewide. It was likely heard in the Senate Conservation Committee today. If you are a person of faith, add prayers that Senate committee members are moved to pass SB18 to prevent degradation of NM’s natural life & to protect the health of fauna and humans.
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February 7, 2026 @ 1:42 pm
SB 18 The Clear Horizons Act passed in the Senate Conservation Committee with amendment. It has been sent to the Senate Taxation, Business & Transportation Committee now.