SEE THE LATEST AIR QUALITY & HEALTH MAP IN ABQ-Bernco
Air Toxics Cancer Risk
Air Toxics Cancer Risk
Air Toxics Cancer Risk
The leading data from EPA shows that Air Toxics Cancer Risk (the likelihood air toxics can cause cancer) is not just high in low-income communities, but across the City of Albuquerque.
Ozone Concentration
Air Toxics Cancer Risk
Air Toxics Cancer Risk
Ozone is known to cause disease, premature death and great environmental harms. See how the leading data shows that, unlike Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Ozone pollution actually impacts the East Mountains and areas considered "less threatened" by air pollution.
RESOURCES AND ARTICLES on the HEEI rEGULATION
Mayor Keller Vetoes both Resolution and Ordinance to Disband and Reconstitute the Air Board
Mayor Keller Vetoes both Resolution and Ordinance to Disband and Reconstitute the Air Board
Mayor Keller Vetoes both Resolution and Ordinance to Disband and Reconstitute the Air Board
Read the Letter the Mayor Sent to City Council and community as to why he vetoed the resolutions forwarded by Councilor Lewis.
Excerpt: "First and foremost, unfortunately neither I nor my office was contacted in regards to this consequential legislation. Had we been consulted, we would have been clear from the start this proposal will not address concerns, whether valid or otherwise, about the Board’s membership, function or rulings." Click below to read the full letter
Show Up to Say Yes to Zero Fares and NO to Disbanding the Air Board!
Mayor Keller Vetoes both Resolution and Ordinance to Disband and Reconstitute the Air Board
Mayor Keller Vetoes both Resolution and Ordinance to Disband and Reconstitute the Air Board
Join us and many community organizers from around the City and County in making it clear that we want Zero Fares Busses and we will not accept an effort to disband the air board! We say NO to Councilor Lewis's ordinance and resolution which is an attempt the thwart the passing of the HEEI regulation.
County Commissioners Protect the Air Quality Board and Block the City Council Attempt to Disband
County Commissioners Protect the Air Quality Board and Block the City Council Attempt to Disband
County Commissioners Protect the Air Quality Board and Block the City Council Attempt to Disband
Read this resolution that was voted on and passed by the Bernalillo County Commissioners. This was a major stance against the City Council efforts to undermine the HEEI rulemaking and disband the air board for a a handpicked group by the City Council. Read all about it!
Dr. Sofia Martinez op-ed asking the question, "Who is Paying Dan Lewis & Co. ?"
County Commissioners Protect the Air Quality Board and Block the City Council Attempt to Disband
County Commissioners Protect the Air Quality Board and Block the City Council Attempt to Disband
Read Dr. Martinez's Op-Ed asking critical questions about who is supporting Dan Lewis in and outside of the city for private interest and gain? It seems a combination of polluting interests, city attorney's and city councilor Lewis have deliberately attempted to block better air protections in Albuquerque.
RESOURCES AND ARTICLES on the HEEI rEGULATION CONT'd
A CRUEL MOVIDA ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
MAYOR KELLER ASKS COUNCIL TO NOT DISRUPT AIR BOARD OPERATIONS
VIEW THE MOST CURRENT HEEI REGULATION DRAFT
Read this article to learn how members of the city council looking out for industrial interests are working to completely disband the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Board! This is specifically to block the current rule-making underway for the HEEI regulation.
VIEW THE MOST CURRENT HEEI REGULATION DRAFT
MAYOR KELLER ASKS COUNCIL TO NOT DISRUPT AIR BOARD OPERATIONS
VIEW THE MOST CURRENT HEEI REGULATION DRAFT
This is the most current draft of the HEEI regulation from the community petitioners. It's expected that a final rule will be posted on the register late-October 2023. This rule includes the red-lined edits from community and industry feedback.
MAYOR KELLER ASKS COUNCIL TO NOT DISRUPT AIR BOARD OPERATIONS
MAYOR KELLER ASKS COUNCIL TO NOT DISRUPT AIR BOARD OPERATIONS
MAYOR KELLER ASKS COUNCIL TO NOT DISRUPT AIR BOARD OPERATIONS
Read Mayor Keller's Inter-Office Memorandum that outlines the concerns of the City Council undermining the ABQ-BernCo Air Board's operation and current rulemaking for the HEEI. Read this letter which outlines the risk of moving forward with the poorly thought out strategy from those who wish to disband the air board to obstruct a rulemaking proceeding.
MAPPING AIR QUALITY, TREE CANOPY & HEAT
STAND WITH THE FENCELINE PETITIONERS BY SIGNING THE SUPPORT LETTER FOR HEEI
MAYOR KELLER ASKS COUNCIL TO NOT DISRUPT AIR BOARD OPERATIONS
Thanks to work by Portland State University, U.S. Forest Service and OHSU there is this map to show potential relationships of air quality, heat and tree canopy. The results show disparity and concerning air quality.
CUMULATIVE IMPACTS IS TRENDING NATIONALLY
STAND WITH THE FENCELINE PETITIONERS BY SIGNING THE SUPPORT LETTER FOR HEEI
STAND WITH THE FENCELINE PETITIONERS BY SIGNING THE SUPPORT LETTER FOR HEEI
It's important to note that states and locales across the country are forwarding this kind of regulation. The cumulative impacts of pollution have not been properly accounted for and the cost is too great!
STAND WITH THE FENCELINE PETITIONERS BY SIGNING THE SUPPORT LETTER FOR HEEI
STAND WITH THE FENCELINE PETITIONERS BY SIGNING THE SUPPORT LETTER FOR HEEI
STAND WITH THE FENCELINE PETITIONERS BY SIGNING THE SUPPORT LETTER FOR HEEI
The Mountain View Coalition is the petitioners of the HEEI and it's critical we sign-on to their letter, learn the story of Mountain View and connect it to our own story and how our own communities are impacted.
RECENT PRESS COVERAGE FROM JULY 2023
INITIAL PRESS COVERAGE FROM NOVEMBER 2022
SEE THE FULL DOCKET FOR THIS REGULATION
This article is the first story covered by the Journal on this issue. It's clear the stakes and value of this regulation is starting to be recognized.
SEE THE FULL DOCKET FOR THIS REGULATION
INITIAL PRESS COVERAGE FROM NOVEMBER 2022
SEE THE FULL DOCKET FOR THIS REGULATION
This Dropbox folder contains ALL the files and documentation filed in regards to
INITIAL PRESS COVERAGE FROM NOVEMBER 2022
INITIAL PRESS COVERAGE FROM NOVEMBER 2022
INITIAL PRESS COVERAGE FROM NOVEMBER 2022
This is useful article that was published in November 2022 when the HEEI regulation was first petitioned to the Air Board.
ABQ-BERNCO AIR BOARD MAILING LIST
WHAT DOES THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTIST SAY?
INITIAL PRESS COVERAGE FROM NOVEMBER 2022
Sign-up now for critical updates from the local Air Quality Control Board? They kind of impact every breath we take.
Comments to EPA on Cumulative Impacts in 2013
WHAT DOES THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTIST SAY?
WHAT DOES THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTIST SAY?
This is an official example of the historical grassroots action and how long this effort has been going-on! Please see for good information and the pressing issues we were advocating for 10 years ago!
WHAT DOES THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTIST SAY?
WHAT DOES THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTIST SAY?
WHAT DOES THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTIST SAY?
The science is consistent - we need cumulative impacts regulations now!
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