New Mexico Sun


Governor Martinez signs bill limiting liability of dairy farms

On Thursday, Governor Susana Martinez signed Senate Bill 72 into law.


Public supports new methane standards at BLM hearing

Farmington, N.M. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted a public hearing at San Juan College in Farmington on Tuesday.


County urged to impose moratorium after rejecting SandRidge drilling proposal

Community groups have expressed approval following the Sandoval County Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to reject SandRidge Energy Inc.'s application to drill an exploratory oil well.


New Mexicans rally behind federal efforts to curb methane emissions

A coalition of groups in New Mexico has announced that over 25,000 residents have voiced their support for the Obama Administration's efforts to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations.


Conservation groups urge NM commission to reject proposed cougar-trapping season

Eight conservation organizations, part of the TrapFree New Mexico coalition, have called on state game commissioners to reject a proposed cougar trapping season by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.


Albuquerque faces backlash over surprise Bosque trail construction

The Bosque Action Team, a coalition of conservation groups and individuals, expressed dismay after the City of Albuquerque began construction on a new trail through the Bosque without prior public consultation.