NM: Energy Policy
Monday, May 6, 2024
NM's Chaco, Carlsbad parks gain protection from new BLM rule
New Mexico's diverse national parks located adjacent to extraction sites will enjoy greater protections under a new federal rule. Changes to how the …
NM tribal communities benefit from EPA's "Solar For All" program
New federal funding aims to revolutionize solar energy access within New Mexico's Native American communities and benefit the state overall. The …
NM officials press for setbacks amid pushback from oil and gas industry
New Mexico members of the group Elected Officials to Protect America are renewing their call for rules regulating how close fossil fuel companies can …
Personal energy electrification plans offered at NM Earth Day event
Saving New Mexico residents money as they adapt to climate change is the goal behind an Earth Day event in Albuquerque Sunday. The Rio Grande …
Orphaned wells: Environmental, visual pollution for SW Indian Country
Tribal communities, including those in New Mexico, can now apply for grant funding and direct assistance to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells …
Environmental nonprofit launches satellite to detect methane leaks
The first satellite launched by a nonprofit organization is now circling the globe, getting ready to deliver data on methane pollution from oil and …
Poll: Voters in NM, other Western states consistently support conservation
A new poll showed New Mexico voters expressed a deep affection for lands, water and wildlife and want policies offering greater protections. The 14…
Advocates for electric school buses want NM to follow Colorado's lead
Studies show the health of New Mexico children who ride school buses could improve if the buses were electric instead of diesel, and efforts are …
A trio of NM bills could rein in lucrative oil, gas industry
A trio of bills to curb oil and gas pollution is under consideration by New Mexico lawmakers. New Mexico is the country's second-largest oil …
Navajo Nation hydrogen project raises red flags in New Mexico
Hydrogen power is touted as a game-changer in curbing climate change. But in New Mexico, those who feel exploited by the fossil fuel industry have …
Report: How climate change threatens Latinos' health and heritage
As climate change makes extreme weather events more common globally, Latinos often face the most significant effects to their health, safety…
NM's new rules for clean cars, trucks include EV purchase incentives
New Mexico's air quality is not the worst in the nation but it could be better, and the recent adoption of new standards for clean cars and trucks …