As we begin to close out the year, we've been reflecting on everything we've fought for together, the victories we've won, the community that made it all possible, and the work that comes next. That's why we're reaching out to share two important invitations – opportunities to gather to celebrate all that we've accomplished together, get organized for the fights ahead, and continue building power for the movement as we enter the new year. Read on to learn more about how you c

This month, we've seen what is possible when we organize together for the future we deserve – and we're writing today with big wins to share, including a big step forward for our landmark Atencio v. State of New Mexico lawsuit and a hard-fought victory against the reuse of toxic fracking waste at the Water Quality Control Commission's last hearing. As we look towards the new year, we're also building on this momentum as we prepare to bring together young people, organizers,

We're facing climate collapse, the rise of fascism in plain sight, growing attacks on our communities, and the unraveling of systems that were never built to serve us. It's past time for us to come together across movements, generations, and struggles to care for each other, protect our communities, and show that a different world isn't just possible – it's already being built. That's why this winter, we're linking arms to create the future we deserve. In January, YUCCA wi

This week, the Water Quality Control Commission will hold their first meeting since a bombshell Santa Fe New Mexican article revealed that the Governor's office was working behind the scenes to stack the deck in favor of the oil and gas industry in the Commission – a body that's supposed to be independent. Since last year, we've been making our voices heard to push back against produced water reuse – which would allow oil and gas companies to dump toxic, radioactive fracki

Across New Mexico, young people and community members are standing up to demand accountability – from the oil and gas corporations profiting off pollution, the private equity giants trying to take control of our utilities, and the decision-makers who continue to put industry profits before the people. Over the next two weeks, we have important opportunities to make our voices heard and continue fighting for the livable future we deserve: one rooted in equity, justice, and c

We're up against a lot right now: a government shutdown that's stripping away the support our families need to keep food on the table, corporations and billionaires attempting to seize control of our utilities, and high-stakes local elections that will shape what comes next for our communities. But young people aren't sitting this moment out – we're fighting back against corporate greed, making our voices heard in the elections and spaces impacting our futures, and caring f