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


Biden highlights clean energy investments during New Mexico visit
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President Biden visited New Mexico to highlight his administration's achievements in climate and conservation.


New Mexico proposes clean car rules to curb pollution
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced plans to propose Clean Cars and Trucks rules to the Environmental Improvement Board this month.


Secretary Haaland restricts new oil leases near Chaco Canyon
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Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has announced a decision to prohibit new federal oil and gas leasing within 10 miles of the Chaco Culture National Historical Park.


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.