In January and February, three New Mexico Interfaith Power & Light team members are walking from Carlsbad to the State Capitol in Santa Fe, arriving on Climate Action Day.
Rev. Clara Sims of First Congregational and Jerry Kennell of Taos UCC are involved.
This pilgrimage is a spiritual and moral journey — an act of witness, confession, and hope. We walk carrying prayers for a livable climate, for justice, and for future generations.
Our path begins in the Permian Basin, the heart of New Mexico’s oil and gas country, and ends at the State Capitol in Santa Fe, where our leaders face a choice: to serve the few or act for the common good.
We walk to call for:
Securing a stable climate and livable future for all - specifically for the passage of the Clear Horizons Act in this year's legislative session
Acting boldly for a just transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy
Holding industry accountable for pollution and waste
Protecting communities already facing climate impacts
This pilgrimage is both confessional and prophetic — a call to act with courage, integrity, and love for our shared home. It is a journey of hope, learning, and community — witnessing that a more just and sustainable future is already taking root.
