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By New Mexico Sun | Jul 26, 2022
Valencia Water Watchers and other groups are mobilizing against a recently approved ordinance that facilitates oil and gas drilling in Valencia County.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 7, 2022
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.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 6, 2022
The Public Regulation Commission (PRC) has mandated that PNM provide rate credits to its customers following the closure of the San Juan Generating Station.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 10, 2022
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.
By New Mexico Sun | May 24, 2022
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.
By New Mexico Sun | May 23, 2022
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.
By New Mexico Sun | May 10, 2022
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...
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 22, 2022
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.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 21, 2022
The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board has given preliminary approval to new air pollution regulations targeting the oil and gas industry.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 1, 2022
The Sierra Club has expressed support for President Biden's decision to ban Russian oil imports.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 9, 2022
President Biden's recent decision to ban Russian oil imports has sparked reactions from various groups, including the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 21, 2022
The recent legislative session in New Mexico focused primarily on budget issues, leaving environmental priorities with mixed results.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2022
The Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter has released a statement following the conclusion of New Mexico's 30-day legislative session.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 16, 2022
Climate change, marked by more frequent and intense heat waves, is putting increased pressure on the electric grid.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 10, 2022
The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Energy Transition Act (ETA), rejecting challenges from New Energy Economy.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 10, 2022
The New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) has released its budget proposal for the 2022 legislative session, sparking concern among environmental leaders.
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 10, 2022
The Greater Chaco Coalition is urging for comprehensive protection measures beyond the proposed 10-mile buffer around Chaco Culture National Park.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 15, 2021
Members of the Greater Chaco Coalition have expressed approval for President Joe Biden and Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's recent announcement.
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 7, 2021
Policy experts, frontline leaders, and corporate accountability advocates recently gathered to discuss the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Clean Air Act safeguards aimed at reducing methane and other pollutants from the oil and natural...
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 2, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced new draft regulations aimed at reducing methane emissions and other pollutants from the oil and gas sector.
