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Senate approves reinstatement of EPA's 2016 methane safeguards

The Senate has passed a resolution with a 52-42 vote to reinstate the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2016 methane pollution safeguards for the oil and gas industry.


Biden's plan supports stronger emission standards for New Mexico

President Biden's administration has proposed a new rule that would allow New Mexico to set stronger vehicle emission standards.


Environmental groups press Biden for decisive action on methane emissions

As global methane levels reach unprecedented heights, a coalition of 134 environmental, public health, and advocacy organizations has called on President Biden to take decisive action.


Haaland's executive orders shift focus from fossil fuels to climate action

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has issued two executive orders aimed at addressing climate change and reversing previous policies that favored fossil fuel development.


Groups urge Biden administration to align fossil fuel policies with climate goals

Hundreds of organizations, including Native American, religious, business, and conservation groups, have urged the Biden administration to conduct a comprehensive environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act.


PNM proposes solar power to replace nuclear under Energy Transition Act

After announcing plans to drop one of its leases in the Palo Verde Nuclear plant last year, PNM has proposed replacing this energy source with 100% solar and battery storage.


New Mexico moves forward with new rules on methane emission reductions

The New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission (OCC) has finalized a rule aimed at limiting methane venting and flaring in the oil and gas industry.


Congressional resolution seeks to reinstate EPA’s 2016 methane regulations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.