New Mexico Sun

News from May 2016


EPA finalizes national standards for methane pollution

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized new standards aimed at curbing methane pollution from the oil and gas sector.


New Mexicans protest against proposed PNM rate hike amid rising electricity costs

New Mexicans gathered in Albuquerque and Lewistown, Texas, to protest against a proposed 15.8% rate increase by PNM.


EPA finalizes nationwide safeguards limiting methane emissions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the first nationwide regulations to limit methane emissions from new and modified sources in the oil and gas sector.


Environmental groups file lawsuit against federal fracking plans in Santa Fe National Forest

A coalition of environmental groups has initiated legal action against the Obama administration's decision to permit fracking in the Santa Fe National Forest.


Elected officials urge action on methane pollution in New Mexico

Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales and 68 other mayors and county commissioners have addressed a letter to President Barack Obama and EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.