News from September 2024
NMSU Artesia field day focuses on pest management and crop research
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Science Center in Artesia will host its annual field day on September 26, focusing on pest management and crop research. The event, which runs from 3:30 to 7 p.m., is free and open to the public, with dinner provided and activities for children.
Keep Las Cruces Beautiful invites volunteers for Toss No Mas Cleanup on October 12
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The City’s Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Program, part of the Parks and Recreation Department, is inviting volunteers to participate in the Toss No Mas community-wide cleanup event on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.
New Mexico sees record $15 billion income from oil & gas
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Oil and gas generated over $15 billion in income for New Mexico in the last fiscal year, according to a state economic report presented to lawmakers during a recent meeting in Carlsbad.
City council amends intergovernmental relations ordinance for federal and state priorities legislation
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Council Bill No. O-24-35
Las Cruces announces community-wide cleanup event 'Toss No Mas' scheduled for October
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Toss No Mas is a community-wide cleanup effort that utilizes volunteers who contribute to the improvement and beautification of the local environment. Individual volunteers, groups, businesses, and civic organizations are encouraged to participate.
Las Cruces accepts transportation grant; plans new park
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Las Cruces City Council met in regular session on Monday, Sept. 16, and accepted a New Mexico Department of Transportation grant for bicycle and pedestrian trails, voted to reimburse a developer for a new park in Metro Verde, and denied an appeal to a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to change the zoning status on a five-acre tract of land along Roadrunner Parkway.
NM Senate Republicans: 'New Mexico desperately needs a sustained effort to combat these continuing and growing issues moving forward'
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
New Mexico Senate Republicans responded to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's new "Operation Disruption" initiative with cautious approval, saying its timing was politically motivated ahead of an election year.
Daily Lobo creates Tony Hillerman Writing Coach Fund
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Renowned author Tony Hillerman is recognized globally for his novels and memoirs centered around the Southwest, particularly focusing on the reservations and Indigenous people of New Mexico. A lesser-known fact about Hillerman is his role in nurturing journalistic talent at the New Mexico Daily Lobo.
IPANM joins coalition challenging new BLM leasing rule
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico (IPANM) has joined a coalition of oil and gas trade associations in filing a lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The coalition, led by Western Energy Alliance, is challenging the new BLM Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process Rule that was introduced last month. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in the District of Wyoming.
Las Cruces seeks artists for bus shelter exhibit; hosts multiple community events
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The Art Bus Shelter art exhibit is seeking artists to feature their work at one of six Las Cruces bus shelters. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply.
Ted Cruz introduces bill against Biden's lizard protection regulation
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a bill aimed at reversing the Biden administration's protections for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard. Critics argue that these protections will hinder oil and gas development.
Republican-led states ask Supreme Court to block EPA’s methane regulation
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
A coalition of Republican-led states is requesting the Supreme Court to stop the Biden administration’s initiative to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas production. The group, consisting of 23 state attorneys general and Arizona’s GOP-led Legislature, seeks to prevent the implementation of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that mandates oil and gas wells control leaks of methane, a significant contributor to global warming.
APD arrests two suspects overnight for auto theft
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The Albuquerque Police Department arrested two offenders overnight on auto theft charges, one involving a city-owned bait vehicle.
City council accepts transportation grant; approves new park development
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Las Cruces City Council convened in regular session on Monday, Sept. 16, and addressed several significant matters, including the acceptance of a New Mexico Department of Transportation grant for bicycle and pedestrian trails, reimbursement to a developer for a new park in Metro Verde, and the denial of an appeal related to zoning changes on Roadrunner Parkway.
City offers fall swimming lessons
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is offering swimming lessons twice weekly from October 3 to 25 at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, located at 1401 East Hadley Ave., and the Las Cruces Natatorium, located at 1405 E. Hadley Ave.
Podcast examines impact of microplastics on human health
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
It’s (Probably Not) Rocket Science (IPNRS) has launched its second season with a focus on microplastics. The episode, titled “Everything You Should Know About Microplastics,” discusses recent research from The University of New Mexico, revealing significant findings about microplastics in the human body.
U.S. oil output set to break last year's record
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Preliminary data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed that oil companies pumped an average of 13.4 million barrels a day from U.S. oil fields during the week ended August 2, surpassing the previous record of 13.3 million barrels set several times this year. U.S. oil production has been on a steady rise since 2008, setting an annual peak in 2023 that is likely to be exceeded this year.
Poll shows swing state voters back U.S. oil and gas production
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released new polling data from key battleground states, showing strong support for policies that promote domestic oil and natural gas production. Conducted by Morning Consult, the poll highlights voter concerns about inflation and a preference for reducing reliance on foreign energy sources.
Special Collections Library listed on National Register of Historic Places
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The Public Library of Albuquerque/BernCo has announced that the Special Collections Library has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of August 9, 2024. This recognition underscores the building’s significant contribution to the cultural and architectural heritage of Albuquerque.
Centennial celebration marks milestone for New Mexico's Permian Basin
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Martin Yates’ company first struck oil 100 years ago, 15 miles southeast of the small town of Artesia in southeast New Mexico. This event paved the way for what became known as the “shale revolution” decades later as fossil fuel production boomed in the Permian Basin.
