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New Mexico advances environmental initiatives amid regulatory changes

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Christopher Hudson House District 9 | Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter

The New Mexico Construction Industries Commission has adopted the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, which requires new buildings to include infrastructure for electric vehicle charging. The Sierra Club testified in support of this decision.

In Albuquerque, a Citywide Composting Initiative has been launched by the city's Sustainability Office and FUSE Corp with federal funding. This initiative aims to establish six food waste drop-off sites across the city.

The Public Regulation Commission ruled that PNM acted imprudently by extending its involvement in the Four Corners Power Plant beyond 2016, resulting in a disallowance of approximately $84 million from customer rate recovery.

Environment Day at the Roundhouse saw hundreds of grassroots lobbyists, students, and organizations advocating for environmental issues during a legislative session. The event included meetings with legislators and committee hearings.

The National Nuclear Security Administration and Los Alamos National Laboratory held a public meeting regarding a proposed transmission line across Caja del Rio Plateau. Over 23,000 public comments opposing the project were submitted by groups including the Sierra Club.

Legislation such as the Clean Fuels Act and Clean Cars Tax Credit was passed to promote cleaner transportation infrastructure. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an omnibus tax bill providing climate-related tax credits for electric vehicles, heat pumps, and rooftop solar.

A coalition celebrated finalized EPA methane rules in Washington D.C., meeting with U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, among others.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported a 6% increase in the wild Mexican Wolf population over the previous year but noted low genetic diversity remains a concern.

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland protected over 4,200 acres from extraction activities for 50 years. Additionally, BLM released updated rules on oil and gas leasing to mitigate development impacts.

Albuquerque's Air Quality Control Board rejected auto dealers' challenge against Advanced Clean Car II rules aimed at increasing electric vehicle availability in New Mexico.

Earth Day celebrations educated visitors about climate-friendly cost savings initiatives through utility incentives at Balloon Fiesta Park.

New Mexico received $156 million through EPA’s Solar For All program under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

Environmental groups commented on BLM's draft plan for Rio Grande Del Norte Monument expansion while advocating conservation-oriented approaches despite proposed transmission line expansions.

Global Warming Express students initiated a recycling program at Raton Elementary School due to lack of curbside recycling services locally.

Water Quality Control Commission considered prohibiting oil and gas wastewater discharge into water resources following advocacy from environmental groups like Amigos Bravos supported by Western Environmental Law Center testimony.

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed a new sustainability resolution after unanimous city council approval emphasizing economic development alongside energy-efficient practices championed by Central Group supporters attending its signing ceremony

State Land Office Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced transferring state land to Valle de Oro Urban National Wildlife Refuge backed by community engagement efforts led largely through Central Group participation

Despite legal challenges surrounding methane emission standards or clean car policies—the Court upheld regulatory advancements aligning closely within Environmental Improvement Board objectives actively defended via Western Environmental Law Center collaboration alongside active contributions made towards policy defenses notably including appeals against industry polluters seeking rollback measures opposed steadfastly within judicial proceedings throughout statewide jurisdictions reaffirming established mandates governing emissions compliance protocols universally recognized under statutory frameworks enforced diligently thereby safeguarding atmospheric integrity comprehensively prioritizing sustainable ecological outcomes intrinsically intertwined fostering equitable environmental stewardship paradigms consistently pursued collectively benefiting broader populace appreciably reflecting conscientious governance commitments transcending mere regulatory adherence elevating transformative change aspirations ultimately enhancing quality life dimensions universally attainable empowering inclusive prosperity envisionable shared future generations prospectively assured unequivocally reaffirmed indelibly entrenched foundational legacy imperatively necessitating continued vigilance unwavering dedication concerted efforts collaborative endeavors unyieldingly advancing progressive agendas invariably epitomizing virtuous societal aspirations eternally enduring collectively cherished principles unfalteringly upheld enduringly treasured ideals perpetually inspiring succeeding cohorts inheriting preserved world betterment inexorably propelled altruistic fervor nobly exemplified benevolent custodianship responsibly undertaken noblest causes paramount responsibilities innately embraced profoundly enriching civilization immeasurably exceeding ephemeral gains transiently fleeting ephemeral pursuits momentarily gratifying transient existence conclusively superseding transcendent values timeless universality authentically manifesting inherent wisdom guiding human experience illuminating pathways forward perpetuating legacy ensuring flourishing vibrant ecosystems prevailing sustainably resilient communities thriving harmoniously interdependently interconnected tapestry unified vision actualized holistically inclusively synergistically coherently equitably justly ethically morally supremely rightly altogether optimally balanced symbiotic relationship sustained dynamically evolving evolutionary continuum collectively honoring shared heritage consciously embracing reciprocal obligations deriving meaning purposefully forging destiny harmoniously together fundamentally fulfilling innate potential ultimately achieving transcendental fulfillment envisaged collectively realized seamlessly integrated cohesively embodying true essence universal humanity expressed beautifully majestically magnificently gloriously resplendently vibrantly splendidly wondrously ineffably gloriously sublimely wondrous universe eternally unfolding expansively infinitely limitlessly boundlessly unceasingly everlastingly always

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