New Mexico Sun

News from March 2019


New Mexico enacts law mandating 100% carbon-free energy

On Friday, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the Energy Transition Act (SB489) into law.


Public protests surge against New Mexico oil and gas lease sale

Crowds assembled at the New Mexico Legislature to express opposition to an upcoming oil and gas lease sale by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).


New Mexico legislature passes landmark Energy Transition Act

The New Mexico State House has passed the Energy Transition Act, also known as SB489, and it now awaits approval from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.


Renewable energy touted as cost-effective replacement for San Juan Coal Plant

A recent study suggests that a combination of renewable energy, battery storage, and energy efficiency presents the most economical alternative for replacing the coal-fired San Juan Generating Station.