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Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that wind energy is not viable as a major power source and endorsed natural gas instead.

Steve Cortes, president and founder of the League of American Workers, said that wind energy projects harm wildlife and waste resources for political gain.
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By New Mexico Sun | Jun 6, 2025
Jim Townsend, a State Senator from New Mexico, has expressed skepticism about wind energy, labeling it as inefficient and costly.

By New Mexico Sun | Jun 4, 2025
Jim Townsend, a New Mexico State Senator, expressed concerns on X regarding renewable energy companies benefiting from taxpayer subsidies while delivering what he described as inefficient and costly energy.

By New Mexico Sun | May 12, 2025
Ant Thornton, the state senator for New Mexico District 19, said that New Hampshire's establishment of a bitcoin reserve sets a precedent that other states, including New Mexico, are likely to follow.

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 1, 2025
Carla Sonntag, President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), expressed concerns regarding House Bill 91 (HB 91) Public Utility Rate Structures.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 15, 2025
The New Mexico Senate passed a bill aimed at equipping state agencies with the necessary tools to address climate change.

By New Mexico Sun | Mar 3, 2025
Power The Future announced that New Mexico’s congressional delegation voted to uphold President Biden’s natural gas tax, despite both the U.S. House and Senate voting to repeal it.

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 27, 2025
Santa Fe, NM — Senate Republicans voiced strong opposition to Senate Bill 48 during a lengthy debate on its final passage in the Senate Chamber.

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
New Mexico State Senator Larry Scott (R-Hobbs) expressed concerns over Senate Bill 48, which he claimed recklessly allocates $340 million in taxpayer funds toward environmental initiatives targeting the oil and gas industry.

By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
With the approach of spring, PNM is advising customers in high fire-risk areas to prepare for potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) due to extreme weather conditions.

By Larry Scott | Feb 1, 2025
There is an old saying in New Mexico that ‘Water is Life’ and it is true that without this precious substance, existence in the desert southwest would not be possible.

By Robert Witsenhausen | Jan 30, 2025
It was truly shocking to watch entire cities in California burn to the ground through a combination of predictable Santa Ana winds, incompetence and misguided environmental policies.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 28, 2025
The New Mexico Legislature is currently reviewing three significant climate bills aimed at addressing environmental challenges and fostering economic innovation.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2025
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered her State of the State Address at the beginning of the 57th Regular Legislative Session, where she outlined her priorities for the coming term.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 27, 2025
A coalition of environmental, social justice, and conservation advocates from 25 organizations across New Mexico has shown strong support for a series of bills proposed by Senate Pro Tem Mimi Stewart.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 25, 2025
Leadership Albuquerque participants visited Kirtland Air Force Base on January 15 to explore the intersection of energy and national defense.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 24, 2025
New Mexico state Senator Mimi Stewart introduced the Clear Horizons Act, a comprehensive climate bill aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 23, 2025
The oil and gas industry has contributed over $279 million in taxes to New Mexico public schools in fiscal year 2024.

By New Mexico Sun | Jan 22, 2025
The analysis by S&P Global Commodity Insights has highlighted a notable reduction in methane emissions from oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin.