Our Voice Is Growing Louder to Protect The Sandia Mountains - 542 Signers!

In just a few days, we've reached 542 signatures for the Sandias For All petition which shows how much access to the Sandia Mountains means to the Albuquerque area. It’s great to see our community coming together to guarantee access for everyone.

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Below are answers to questions that we’re receiving.

Can I share the petition?
Yes, absolutely share the petition! Most people still don’t know this proposal is on the table.
https://www.change.org/p/sandia-for-all

Should I call congressional delegates?
Yes, absolutely! Call and write Congresswoman Stansbury, Senator Heinrich and Senator Lujan. They need to hear your objection right now. They’re the ones who determine what happens next.
https://www.sandiasforall.org/action#call 

Where can I learn about what’s going on?
We created a website for Sandias For All and have been updating it regularly with details as this discussion grows larger and louder:
https://www.sandiasforall.org/learn

Can I write a letter to the editor?
Yes! We strongly encourage you to make your opinion known. Two pieces have already been published in the Albuquerque Journal, but we need more in more papers:
https://www.sandiasforall.org/action#editor 

Do you need volunteers?
Yes, we need weekend morning volunteers to help inform people at the trailheads.
Sign up to volunteer for AUGUST

Are there upcoming public meetings?
Yes, there are two public county commission meetings coming up and we encourage attending and speaking during the comment period. * We'll send additional information to our email list with talking points before each meeting.

• August 11,2026 at 5pm
  Bernalillo County Commission Meeting
  
  
• August 12, 2026 at 6pm
  Sandoval County Commission Meeting

How can I stay in the loop?
We’re sending out regular messages to our email list with updates. Sign up to receive the update emails.
https://www.sandiasforall.org/updates

We are making real progress because people like you have called, written, signed the petition, volunteered, and shown up. Now is the time to keep going—and make sure our elected officials know that New Mexicans are paying attention.

— Sandias For All