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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.


Sierra Club raises funds for Las Vegas community and wildfire victims
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Las Vegas, NM — The Sierra Club has collected nearly $25,000 through member donations to support the Las Vegas Community Fund and victims of wildfires in New Mexico.


Earthworks report highlights health risks near New Mexico oil and gas sites
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A recent analysis by Earthworks has revealed that 144,377 residents of New Mexico, including 38,749 children, live or attend schools within a half-mile radius of active oil and gas operations.


Community groups reach settlement with NM Gas over hydrogen project
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Community groups and New Mexico Gas Company have reached a settlement regarding the utility's rate case, which initially included plans for a hydrogen blending pilot and compressed-natural-gas fueling stations.


Coalition delivers thousands of comments demanding protection for Greater Chaco Landscape
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The Greater Chaco Coalition, a group comprising environmental justice advocates, Indigenous grassroots organizations, tribal community leaders, and members of the public, gathered in Santa Fe, New Mexico to deliver nearly 80,000 comments to the...


Environmental groups react to US oil and gas leasing decision
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In light of the Department of the Interior's recent decision to restart oil and gas leasing on public lands across the United States, including areas in New Mexico, several environmental and community organizations have expressed their concerns.


New Mexico adopts stringent air pollution rules for oil and gas sector
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The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board has given preliminary approval to new air pollution regulations targeting the oil and gas industry.


Sierra Club supports Biden's ban on Russian oil imports
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The Sierra Club has expressed support for President Biden's decision to ban Russian oil imports.


Sierra Club supports Biden's ban on Russian oil; urges clean energy transition
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President Biden's recent decision to ban Russian oil imports has sparked reactions from various groups, including the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter.


New Mexico legislature sees mixed results on environmental priorities
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The recent legislative session in New Mexico focused primarily on budget issues, leaving environmental priorities with mixed results.


Sierra Club reviews NM legislative session outcomes on climate and democracy
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The Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter has released a statement following the conclusion of New Mexico's 30-day legislative session.


San Juan Generating Station faces potential summer extension amid supply chain delays
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Climate change, marked by more frequent and intense heat waves, is putting increased pressure on the electric grid.


New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Energy Transition Act amid legal challenges
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The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Energy Transition Act (ETA), rejecting challenges from New Energy Economy.


Environmental groups criticize New Mexico's proposed budget over climate concerns
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The New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) has released its budget proposal for the 2022 legislative session, sparking concern among environmental leaders.