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Advocates urge end to federal fossil fuel leasing amid BLM's new rule discussions
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As the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducts public meetings to discuss the Department of Interior's proposed Public Lands Rule, a diverse coalition is advocating for an end to federal fossil fuel leasing.


Advocates urge Bureau of Land Management to halt oil and gas lease sale
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Advocates in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have submitted a letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rio Puerco Field office.


Report supports economic feasibility of Proposition K in El Paso
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Researchers have released a report analyzing the feasibility of Proposition K, an El Paso ballot initiative aimed at reducing climate pollution and increasing renewable energy on the city's electricity grid.


Governor vetoes key climate protection measures passed by New Mexico Legislature
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has vetoed all significant climate-protecting measures passed by the Legislature in 2023.


Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe hosts walk from Permian Basin to Rio Grande Valley
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The Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas (Esto’k Gna) is organizing a youth-led event titled "Bridge to the Ancestors."


Sierra Club applauds Castner Range's new status as national monument
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President Biden has designated Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada and Castner Range in Texas as the latest national monuments, providing permanent protection for approximately 514,000 acres of landscapes.


New Mexico faces potential risks with nuclear waste storage proposal
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The Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission is preparing to issue a license to Holtec International for the interim storage of approximately 30 million nuclear fuel rods in Southeast New Mexico.


Climate justice rally moves outdoors due to COVID concerns
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Today, environmental and community groups in New Mexico will join legislators to highlight significant legislation aimed at protecting the climate and fostering thriving communities.


Sierra Club criticizes NM oil report for omitting health and environmental costs
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The Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter has criticized a recent economic report from the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association.


Greater chaco advocates seek congressional support through D.C. film premiere
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A group of Indigenous community leaders and advocates for the Greater Chaco region traveled from New Mexico to Washington D.C. Their aim was to lobby Congress for protections of the Greater Chaco area and present a film screening of "Our Story:...


Greater Chaco Coalition supports new act but seeks further protections
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U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez and Senator Ben Ray Lujan have introduced the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act, aimed at withdrawing federal minerals from new oil and gas leasing within a 10-mile buffer surrounding Chaco...


New Mexico regulators recommend approval of gas company rate case settlement
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The Public Regulation Commission hearing examiners have recommended the approval of a settlement agreement involving New Mexico Gas Company and several parties, including the Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy, Western Resource Advocates, PRC...


EPA proposes new safeguards targeting methane leaks in oil & gas industry
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a supplemental rule proposal aimed at establishing protections against methane and other pollutants from the oil and gas industry.


Environmental groups urge Biden to halt new fossil fuel leases
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Environmental groups are urging President Biden to halt fossil fuel leasing on public lands, following the Bureau of Land Management's proposal to lease over 260,000 acres across Wyoming, New Mexico, and Kansas for oil and gas development.


Sierra Club comments on New Mexico election results
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The Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter has issued statements regarding the unofficial election results in New Mexico, focusing on several key races.


Supreme Court delays bill credits related to San Juan coal plant closure
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The New Mexico Supreme Court has granted a stay to Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), delaying the implementation of customer bill credits ordered by the Public Regulation Commission (PRC).


Los Lunas council tables Niagara Bottling's request amid local opposition
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The Los Lunas Village Council has decided to "table indefinitely" the request from Niagara Bottling to increase its water draw from the Albuquerque Basin aquifer.


Community groups challenge Valencia County's new drilling ordinance
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Valencia Water Watchers and other groups are mobilizing against a recently approved ordinance that facilitates oil and gas drilling in Valencia County.


Permian Basin group criticizes Biden administration's June lease sale
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The Permian Basin Climate Justice Coalition has issued a statement in response to the Bureau of Land Management's lease sale on June 30, 2022.


Commission orders PNM rate credit after San Juan Generating Station closure
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The Public Regulation Commission (PRC) has mandated that PNM provide rate credits to its customers following the closure of the San Juan Generating Station.