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Attorney General expands legal action over Pecos River access dispute
Roundhouse

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is intensifying his legal efforts against landowners obstructing public access to the Pecos River. This week, Torrez's office sought a court order requiring landowner Erik Briones to justify why he should not be held in contempt.



Senate Republicans criticize Democrats after short special session on public safety
Roundhouse

The Special Session in Santa Fe aimed at addressing public safety concluded after five hours, resulting in the passage of a single bill.


New Mexico advocates push for updated oil industry accountability laws
Roundhouse

Advocates in New Mexico have petitioned the Oil Conservation Commission to update outdated laws on oil and gas cleanup, financial assurance, and operator transfers.


Event planned for missing & murdered indigenous women on May 5
Roundhouse

The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) is organizing an event in collaboration with the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) on May 5, 2024.


New Mexico receives $156M for solar energy from Inflation Reduction Act
Roundhouse

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that New Mexico will receive $156,120,000 through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s Solar For All program.


Biden Administration announces protections for Buffalo Tract from mining activities
Roundhouse

Today, the Biden Administration announced a significant step in land protection by safeguarding over 4,200 acres of New Mexico's Buffalo Tract and the Crest of Montezuma.


New Mexico boards uphold clean car standards amid dealership challenges
Roundhouse

The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) and the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board have upheld new clean car standards, rejecting a challenge by franchise dealerships.


Sierra Club applauds New Mexico's new tax incentives for clean energy
Roundhouse

Governor Lujan Grisham has signed a new tax package aimed at benefiting New Mexicans through various climate and family-related incentives.


Coalition urges action after $200k allocated for indigenous women crisis
Roundhouse

The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) is calling for prompt and transparent measures following the allocation of $200,000 in the New Mexico State budget aimed at addressing the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women...


Tiffany Jiron appointed executive director at Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women
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Albuquerque, N.M. – The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) has announced Tiffany Jiron as its new Executive Director.


New Mexico adopts energy-efficient building codes supporting electric vehicle infrastructure
Roundhouse

The New Mexico Construction Industries Commission has approved the adoption of updated international building energy codes.


PRC recommends cutting some customer costs for Four Corners coal plant
Roundhouse

Public Regulation Commission (PRC) hearing examiners have recommended disallowing certain customer costs related to the Four Corners Power Plant.


EPA finalizes safeguards to reduce methane emissions
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized new safeguards to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.


Coalition responds to NM governor's MMIP advisory council establishment
Roundhouse

Today, the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) responded to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety and Governor Michelle Luján Grisham's announcement regarding the formation of an advisory council.


CSVANW urges action after New Mexico disbands MMIWR task force
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The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women (CSVANW) has voiced concern over the recent disbandment of the New Mexico Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) Task Force.


Greater Chaco Coalition urges follow-through on Honoring Chaco Initiative
Roundhouse

On the second anniversary of the Honoring Chaco Initiative (HCI), the Greater Chaco Coalition has urged Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to fulfill her commitment to protect the Greater Chaco region.


PNM agrees to return $115 million in settlement over coal plant closure
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PNM has reached an agreement to return $115 million to its customers as part of a settlement with advocacy groups.


New Mexico faces backlash over increased bear and cougar trophy hunting quotas
Roundhouse

New Mexico's wildlife management agency is under scrutiny for its decision to allow increased trophy hunting of black bears and cougars.


Greater Chaco Coalition urges protection efforts following congressional hearing
Roundhouse

The Greater Chaco Coalition has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the culturally significant Greater Chaco Landscape in response to a Congressional hearing held by the Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resource.