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Kaufman discusses resilient energy economies at UNM lecture
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The University of New Mexico's Just Transition Grand Challenge recently hosted Dr. Noah Kaufman for a lecture as part of its speaker series. Dr. Kaufman is the co-chair of the Resilient Energy Economies Initiative, which funds research projects to...


Natural resources law program plans future after leadership change
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The Natural Resources and Environmental Law (NREL) program is focused on preparing students to become leaders in environmental law.


Scholarship luncheon celebrates donors and students at School of Law
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The 2024 Scholarship Donor and Recipient Luncheon took place at the School of Law on November 8, 2024.


Desirée Bernard becomes new director of Interfaith Power & Light NM-El Paso
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In a recent message, Desirée Bernard expressed her gratitude and excitement as she steps into the role of Executive Director for the New Mexico and El Paso chapter of Interfaith Power and Light (IPL).


ACLU launches campaign highlighting immigrant stories amid new Trump administration policies
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has launched the "Letters to America" campaign as part of its Border Humanity Project.


Albuquerque City Council passes housing reform bill amid mixed community reactions
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The Albuquerque City Council convened for its first meeting of 2025, focusing on addressing the city's housing crisis.


American Indian Law Center committee receives award from New Mexico State Bar
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The State Bar of New Mexico held its Annual Awards Presentation during the Annual Meeting on October 25, 2024.


Franklin Mountain Energy receives first-ever global DarkSky certification for oil and gas sites
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DarkSky International has awarded the DarkSky Certification to three Franklin Mountain Energy (FME) sites in Lea County, New Mexico.


New Mexico prepares for 2025 legislative session focusing on LGBTQ rights
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The upcoming 2025 legislative session in New Mexico is set to address several key issues, with a focus on protecting the rights and services for LGBTQ residents.


New Mexico State Bar Foundation offers free legal webinar for elderly
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The New Mexico State Bar Foundation's Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) is organizing a free virtual legal webinar on January 14, starting at 11 a.m. Mountain Time.


Forum on advocating for water funding during New Mexico's legislative session
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Water issues in New Mexico will be the focus of an upcoming forum hosted by the Green Justice team at First Congregational UCC, in collaboration with IPL-New Mexico El Paso.


Santa Fe County Clerk joins national committee on election security
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Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine E. Clark has been appointed to the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC) Executive Committee.


Environmental Planning Commission approves Mesa Film Studios project
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At its meeting on December 19, the city's Environmental Planning Commission considered extensive testimony regarding the proposed Mesa Film Studios on the West Side.


MHA Nation defends voting rights act amid supreme court review
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The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, along with Native voters Cesar Alvarez and Lisa Deville, have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.


MHA Nation defends voting rights act amid supreme court review
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The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, along with Native voters Cesar Alvarez and Lisa Deville, have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.


Albuquerque Public Schools approves controversial right-sizing plan amid declining enrollment
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On December 18, the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education approved a right-sizing plan that will result in the closure of Taft Middle School next year due to declining enrollment.


Spring Immersion Retreat offers insight into oil and gas impact
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The Spring Immersion Retreat Experience in Southeast New Mexico is scheduled for March 27-29.


NARF celebrates legal victories in 2024; thanks supporters
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As 2024 comes to a close, supporters of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) are being acknowledged for their contributions in advancing Native American rights.


LGBTQ group highlights achievements in New Mexico throughout 2024
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For the first time in over two decades, hundreds of LGBTQ individuals from across New Mexico gathered to discuss policy and movement values.


Churches embrace solar power as symbol and resource steward
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Bruce Hunn, a member of IPL-New Mexico El Paso’s Cool Congregations Committee, recently shared his thoughts on the role of solar power in supporting church missions.