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Colorado Springs Gazette
An article about the Marchers time in Colorado Springs.
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TruthOut
Comprehensive story about the March, mainstream media, and the climate justice movement.
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Taos News
An article about the Climate March coming to Taos and the National Climate Assessment.
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Santa Fe Reporter
A reporter visited with the Marchers about why they March and their activism.
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Santa Fe New Mexican
An article about the March as it headed toward Santa Fe highlighting Deb James.
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DENVER Rally: June 16
Evening of events starting with the rally and followed by a procession, dinner and symposium, and 350 Colorado March celebration.
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Build our Energy Barn with Bold Nebraska: July 19th
Join the events at the renewable energy-powered barn build in the path of Keystone XL pipeline.
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Thank You Supporters!
You were there when we needed you most and for that, we are grateful!
We reached our May fundraising goal of $50,000 with a grand total of $50,262! This was enough to fund the March to Denver, which we will reach Monday.
Your donations keep the Marchers marching, their bellies full, and their hearts warm. The Climate March is only possible with your help! The final footsteps to Denver are for you, our fans and our supporters.
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Colorado Springs Rally
Photo by: Jimmy Betts; Colorado Springs, CO
A large crowd gathered at the Colorado Springs rally on Tuesday despite being in the midst of one of the most conservative towns in the United States. The surprising and important turnout of over 150 people demonstrated the significance of the March traveling through a variety of communities to discuss climate action. Marchers met local activists at America the Beautiful Park and marched in song through downtown Colorado Springs with overwhelming enthusiasm. Rain showers and nearby lightening weren’t enough to frighten off the attendees who remained to listen to the speakers.
A thread that wove the speakers together in unity was talk of the temporary closing of the Martin Drake power plant due to a fire in May. The community members commented on the opportunity to transition to renewables with the hope of keeping the plant closed. The discussion continued following a wonderful potluck at the All Souls Church after the rally. The group resolved to join forces in Colorado Springs and continue fighting the Martin Drake power plant.
Special Thanks To: The Sierra Club, Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES), Sustainable Fort Carson, Citizens Climate Lobby, Green Cities Coalition, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church (ASUUC), Science Against Drake.
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Crossing into Colorado
Photo taken crossing into Colorado on May 30, 2014
By: Marcher Sean Fernand Glenn
Today we crossed into Colorado!
We all woke up as dry as we could manage, it has been a damp couple of days. Mack and I were cooking. He has been in silence now for six days and we are having fun communicating. We made oatmeal and put out veggies for lunch all with the wonderful help of our prep cooks. Seeing as it is Friday though, neither Mack nor I ate any of this food prepared. Fast Friday!!!
So food is done, we pack up camp. We circle up. The usual routine hear info on the route, any announcements, and then we all set out together! Some patience was practiced and we made it out as a group. We stuck together all the way to the boarder, a mile and a half I believe, where we preformed our boarder crossing rituals, mostly taking pictures but also some looking back at where we have come from, a loud recognition of the states we have walked. And then a quick CO celebration.
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Farewell, New Mexico
Photo By: Ahni Rocheleau. Marchers Jeffrey Czerwiec, Lala Palazzolo, and Jimmy Betts overlooking the Rio Grande Gorge in New Mexico.
By: Ahni Rocheleau, New Mexico State Coordinator
New Mexico is an arid drought-stricken land on the front lines of the climate crisis faced with utility companies that still prefer to expand fossil fuels instead of renewable energy sources. The Climate Marchers awareness campaign made an impact on this state’s residents and the Marchers themselves are still ooing and awing over the enchantingly unique New Mexican landscape, and the warm and loving people they encountered throughout New Mexico. We received so many responsive commentaries about the kind heart-felt welcome they received throughout this state; especially by Native American communities. The Zuni Nation made available their Detention Center during one of New Mexico’s gale-force windstorms and blessed the evening with a special Katsina ceremonial dance for the marchers.
The people of the Acoma Pueblo came out for a community conversation, and the officers of the Laguna Pueblo provided a three-day escort through Laguna Pueblo lands where no roads could otherwise carry the marchers through safely. New Mexico is a young state so Marchers often were forced to walk through fields where no roads existed. Also, the march was made even more special by many of their generous hosts and we wish to publicly thank the Ancient Way Cafe, the Squash Blossom Farms, the Santa Fe Community, Santuario of Chimayo, Hanuman Temple of Taos, New Buffalo of Arroyo Hondo, and the Lama Foundation who offered great hospitality, among other generous contributors, which either housed and/or fed these dedicated Marching Spirits.
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Photo By: Ahni Rocheleau. Marchers join the March against Monsanto in Taos, New Mexico.
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Special thanks to: Fiesta Beverage, the Menaul School, Farm House Cafe, SMU Ft. Burgwin, Penasco Middle School Kewa Pueblo, Kagyu Mila Guru Stupa, Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and Park, Sangre de Cristo Youth Ranch Camp, David and Donald Montaya, Santa Ana Pueblo, Taos Goji Eco-Lodge, Alma Duran, the City of Grants, and National Forest Service of New Mexico.
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Upcoming Events
Denver: June 16th & 17th
Our Colorado coordinator has arranged the following events in Denver with the help of many, including the Sierra Club, 350 Colorado, Clean Energy Action, Colorado Renewable Energy Society, and Citizens Climate Lobby. Hope to see you there!
June 16: Rally, Procession, Symposium, and Celebration!
Let us know you’re coming through the Facebook Event!
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4:30 – 5:30 PM: West Steps of Capitol Building: Join the Marchers and the community to hear from the Marchers and learn from local leaders making Denver a more sustainable place! There will also be live music! Organizations tabling: 350.org, Sierra Club, Citizens Climate Lobby
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5:30 – 6:00 PM: Banner procession through 16th Street Mall to the EPA building displaying the call for action on climate change now!
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6:00 – 6:15 PM: Short EPA Rally @ the Alliance Center: Hear directly from the EPA about the recently proposed Clean Power Plan to reduce carbon emissions from existing U.S. power plants!
Speaker
Shaun McGrath
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 Administrator
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6:15 – 6:30 PM: Banner procession continues to the Mercury Cafe!
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6:30 – 8:00 PM: Mercury Cafe, Downstairs: Dinner and Symposium Event: Have dinner and discuss climate issues and solutions with many of the Denver community leaders helping to solve the most pressing environmental issues in Colorado! $10 vegetarian buffet dinner!
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8:00 – 11:00 PM: Mercury Cafe, Upstairs: 350 Colorado Climate March Celebration: hosted by 350 Colorado with a portion of proceeds going to the Great March for Climate Action! Evening will include a screening of “A Fierce Green Fire” and live music! Suggested donation at the door.
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June 17: Denver
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Government Engagement Training with special guest Great March for Climate Action — hosted by Clean Energy Action
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman Street, Denver
Registration (free!)
About the Event: Clean Energy Action is bringing together Denver community members and students to use our momentum for climate action to demand energy policy improvements from our state legislators. This 2 hour training will teach attendees the steps for having effective meetings with their state legislators, give participants the opportunity to organize groups for future visits and allow participants to sign up for legislative visits on the spot.
Link for the Event, and the Facebook event!
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Join us at Build Our Energy Barn with Bold Nebraska: July 19th
We are thrilled to announce a joint event with Bold Nebraska along the path of the Keystone XL at the renewable energy-powered barn they built near Bradshaw, Nebraska.
**Space is limited so register TODAY!
MARCH:
1:00 p.m.: Join the marchers for a 1.2-mile march
9:00 a.m.: Join the marchers for a 10-mile walk
AT THE BARN:
3:00 p.m.: Join Nebraskans for Peace to help plant trees around the renewable energy-powered barn
4:00 p.m.: Planting of flags at the barn in Nebraska and tipi camp in South Dakota, to symbolize that there is no legal pipeline route in either state
5:00 p.m: Shared meal (Veggie options available. You are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert to share.)
8:00 p.m.: “Above All Else” film screening (Documentary on resistance to Keystone XL in Texas)
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Thank You Supporters!
