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Greater Chaco Coalition urges protection efforts following congressional hearing
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2023
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
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2023
President Biden visited New Mexico to highlight his administration's achievements in climate and conservation.
New Mexico proposes clean car rules to curb pollution
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 9, 2023
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
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 2, 2023
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
By New Mexico Sun | May 30, 2023
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
By New Mexico Sun | May 24, 2023
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
By New Mexico Sun | May 1, 2023
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
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 7, 2023
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
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 24, 2023
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
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 24, 2023
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
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 13, 2023
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
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 23, 2023
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
By New Mexico Sun | Jan 22, 2023
The Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter has criticized a recent economic report from the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association.
Greater chaco advocates seek congressional support through D.C. film premiere
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 31, 2022
A group of Indigenous community leaders and advocates for the Greater Chaco region traveled from New Mexico to Washington D.C. Their aim was to lobby Congress for protections of the Greater Chaco area and present a film screening of "Our Story:...
Greater Chaco Coalition supports new act but seeks further protections
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 17, 2022
U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez and Senator Ben Ray Lujan have introduced the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act, aimed at withdrawing federal minerals from new oil and gas leasing within a 10-mile buffer surrounding Chaco...
New Mexico regulators recommend approval of gas company rate case settlement
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 11, 2022
The Public Regulation Commission hearing examiners have recommended the approval of a settlement agreement involving New Mexico Gas Company and several parties, including the Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy, Western Resource Advocates, PRC...
EPA proposes new safeguards targeting methane leaks in oil & gas industry
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 11, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a supplemental rule proposal aimed at establishing protections against methane and other pollutants from the oil and gas industry.
Environmental groups urge Biden to halt new fossil fuel leases
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 9, 2022
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
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 9, 2022
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
By New Mexico Sun | Nov 5, 2022
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).
