Congressional resolution seeks to reinstate EPA’s 2016 methane regulations
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 12, 2021
On March 25, 2021, a resolution was introduced in both the Senate and the House aiming to reinstate the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2016 methane pollution safeguards.
Greater Chaco Coalition urges reform after DOI virtual forum on oil leasing
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 1, 2021
The Greater Chaco Coalition has issued a statement in response to the Department of the Interior's virtual public forum on federal oil and gas leasing.
Congressional resolutions aim to restore EPA's 2016 methane safeguards
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 27, 2021
On Thursday, a resolution was introduced in both the Senate and the House to reinstate the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2016 methane pollution safeguards.
New Mexico legislature increases budget for key environmental agencies
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 19, 2021
Today, a coalition of environmental organizations, including New Mexico Wild, commended the New Mexico state legislature for increasing funding for several key agencies.
Sierra Club reacts to Haaland's confirmation as Secretary of the Interior
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 16, 2021
The Senate has confirmed Deb Haaland as the Secretary of the Interior, marking a historic moment as she becomes the first Native American to hold a cabinet position.
Biden administration halts new oil and gas leasing on public lands
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 11, 2021
The Biden Administration is set to announce a pause on new oil and gas leasing on public lands and waters, as part of its climate action strategy.
Deb Haaland nominated as Secretary of the Interior by President-elect Biden
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 18, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Representative Deb Haaland to serve as Secretary of the Interior.
New Mexico PRC denies El Paso Electric's gas expansion plan
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 16, 2020
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) has rejected El Paso Electric's proposal to construct a 228-megawatt natural-gas generator.
Community groups respond to Avangrid's acquisition of PNM Resources
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 21, 2020
In response to the announcement of Avangrid's planned acquisition of PNM Resources, several community groups have expressed their perspectives on the potential impacts and opportunities arising from this transaction.
Sierra Club comments on NM draft methane rule publication
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 18, 2020
The Sierra Club's Rio Grande Chapter has issued a response following the release of New Mexico's draft methane rule.
Critics denounce EPA's rollback on methane protection standards
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 14, 2020
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its proposals to remove methane protections from the New Source Performance Standards.
New Mexico adopts updated energy conservation building code
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 11, 2020
The New Mexico Construction Industries Commission has adopted a new statewide energy conservation code, based on the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with specific amendments for New Mexico.
Court reinstates Obama-era rule preventing gas waste on federal lands
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 16, 2020
Late yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California invalidated the Trump Administration's rollback of the Obama-era Waste Prevention Rule.
Lawsuit challenges New Mexico oil and gas lease sales over public participation concerns
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 10, 2020
A coalition has filed a lawsuit challenging the sale of oil and gas leases on nearly 41,000 acres of public land in New Mexico.
Public Regulation Commission considers renewables for San Juan coal replacement
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 24, 2020
The Public Regulation Commission (PRC) hearing examiners have presented several options for replacing the retiring San Juan Generating Station.
New Mexico commission approves low-cost renewable energy projects
By New Mexico Sun | May 18, 2020
A recent decision by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has paved the way for new investments and job creation in the state, along with providing some of the lowest-cost renewable energy globally.
Greater Chaco Coalition opposes continued drilling plans amid pandemic
By New Mexico Sun | May 5, 2020
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) have declined requests to extend the public comment period for a contentious drilling plan in the Greater Chaco region.
Delay jeopardizes low-cost solar projects intended as replacements for coal-generated power
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 29, 2020
A coalition of community, faith, tribal, and environmental advocates in New Mexico expressed disappointment over the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission's (PRC) decision to delay the approval of two solar and battery storage projects.
Groups challenge land sale for fracking amid pandemic
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 9, 2020
A coalition of environmental groups has appealed to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to halt a proposal for selling public lands for fracking amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn in the oil and gas industry.
New Mexico PRC approves Solar Direct Program for expanded access to solar energy
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 31, 2020
Stephanie Dzur of the Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy (CCAE) announced that the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) has approved the Solar Direct Program.
