We currently are only having meetings in conjunction with the Santa Fe group called Volunteers for the New Mexico Night Sky. A. Yes, to the degree that the board approves and the membership wishes. Contrary to popular misconception, non-profit organizations MAY be politically active within certain guidelines. Currently our emphasis is on education. 16 Members of TAAS and Darksky NM attend a city council hearing to support Councilman Brad Winter's Night Sky Protection Task Force bill.
Several members speak.
August 19 Alejandra Valderrama spearheads the Coffee Shop Project to distribute dark sky flyers to patrons of the TAAS Coffee Shop Astronomers. August 23 Dan Richey spearheads the Petition Project to urge city councillors to support dark sky legislation.