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On the Environment: Sofia Jenkins-Nieto

Sofia Jenkins-Nieto sits for an interview in front of a screen displaying the divest protest at UNM.

December 31, 2021 –Sofia Jenkins-Nieto is an undergraduate student at the University of New Mexico. She’s also director of operations with UNM LEAF, or Leaders for Environmental Action and Foresight. In this essay, she explains why climate action is so urgent for her generation. Earlier this year, Our Land covered LEAF’s protest urging the UNM…

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Top Stories of 2021 (#3 & #2)

A rustic classroom featuring empty desks and chairs.

December 31, 2021 – The Line opinion panel unveils the third biggest story of the 2021. Climate change continues to impact all aspects of life in New Mexico, from warming temperatures, to longer fire season and a lingering drought. The Line panelists discuss how the state is responding to the impacts of climate change now…

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