Take Action

Spread the Word so others know about the threat

There are many ways to get the word out! Whether it’s a conversation with neighbors and family, creating and/or sharing our website and social media posts (Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube), contacting the press, forwarding our newsletter, calling your contacts, or going door to door, sharing accurate information builds our movement. Talk to everyone who cares about clean water, about what’s happening, why it matters, and how people can help.

Sign our Petition to put pressure on elected officials

Sign our Petition to call on our elected officials to stand with people – not polluters – by enforcing the laws created to protect the waters of New Mexico. Support the movement to act locally and impact globally. If this issue is allowed to happen in Tesuque, it could happen in any New Mexico community—especially small, rural places without political power. Make sure your elected officials put an end to illegal dumping in New Mexico.

Submit Written Public Comments to NMED

Submit your comments to the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) before the upcoming May 19 hearing!
Email your comment letter to luis.lopez@env.nm.gov so he can put your comment in the record, or submit your comment to the Public Comment Form before May 19th. Tell NMED about who you are, why the outcome of this hearing is so critical, and demand that they do their job and protect water.

Attend the May 19th NMED Hearing

Attend this hearing hosted by NMED on the Bishop’s Lodge Resort’s permit.
Location: In person at the New Mexico State Capitol, Room 307, Santa Fe
Virtual Option: Join online at 9:00 am

Join our Weekly Saturday Protests from 9-11 am at Bishop’s Lodge

Every Saturday from 9:00 AM–11:00 am, we gather at the entrance to the Bishop’s Lodge Resort to protest their illegal and irresponsible waste disposal plan. These peaceful protests send a powerful message to the public, the media, and lawmakers. Bring a sign, a neighbor, and your voice. If you can’t make the protest and happen to be in the area – make some noise as you drive by. These gatherings also provide an opportunity to be in community and catch up with neighbors and stay up to date.

Write a Letter or Story

Submit an op-ed, letter to the editor, articles, etc. to a local newspaper, our newsletter, and share your voice on social media. Why does this fight matter to you? Your story is important -personal stories build connection and strengthen our collective voice.

Donate to Protect Tesuque

Our legal and advocacy work is 100% funded by the community. Every dollar goes toward expert testimony, legal fees, public outreach, and more.

Contact Decision-Makers

Email and call NMED, your County Commissioner, and state legislators. Tell them you expect laws to be enforced and Tesuque’s water to be protected. Need some assistance? Here are some template letters to help you craft your own:

• Letter to Representative Andrea Romero
• Letter to Senator Peter Wirth
• Letter to Commissioner Justin Greene

Attend Our Monthly Community Meetings

Attend our monthly meetings at Tesuque Elementary School Gym, where we share updates, discuss strategy and next steps, and hear from experts and fellow community members. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate and bring ideas. Check our website periodically for scheduled meeting dates and or subscribe to our email list to receive announcements like this.