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New Mexico court advances IPANM's methane rule challenge
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New Mexico court advances IPANM's methane rule challenge

IPANM’s legal challenge to New Mexico’s Ozone Precursor Rule will proceed after the New Mexico State Court of Appeals assigned a three-judge panel to rule on the case. The court announced this decision on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, with the publication of the announcement of the three judges assigned to the ruling panel.

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IPANM joins coalition challenging new BLM leasing rule
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IPANM joins coalition challenging new BLM leasing rule

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.


Ted Cruz introduces bill against Biden's lizard protection regulation
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Ted Cruz introduces bill against Biden's lizard protection regulation

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.


Carlsbad considers potential impacts of proposed plastic bag ban
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Carlsbad considers potential impacts of proposed plastic bag ban

A plastic bag ban is under consideration for adoption at the Carlsbad City Council meeting on September 10. While the intention behind such a ban is commendable, Paul Gessing, president of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation, argues that government mandates often have unintended consequences.


'A recovering economy': New Mexico leads nation in unemployment
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'A recovering economy': New Mexico leads nation in unemployment

Newly released unemployment numbers show that New Mexico leads the nation in that statistic.