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By New Mexico Sun | Aug 20, 2021
The U.S. Interior Department has announced its intention to challenge a Louisiana U.S. District Court judge's injunction on its oil and gas leasing moratorium.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 19, 2021
Today, an agreement was reached between the Chaparral Coalition for Community Health and the Environment, the Sierra Club, Earthworks, and El Paso Electric (EPE) to significantly cut air pollution in El Paso and southern New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2021
A recent national report highlights the importance of integrating energy equity into climate policies in New Mexico.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 22, 2021
As the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) prepares for a meeting on Friday to consider a petition from community groups, New Mexicans are calling for immediate action to initiate rulemaking for adopting advanced Clean Cars standards in the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Jul 9, 2021
A coalition of New Mexican citizen groups has petitioned the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board to update its Advanced Clean Car Standards by the end of 2021.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 21, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to hold the first of three listening sessions aimed at engaging the public in crafting new regulations for methane emissions from oil and gas operations.
By New Mexico Sun | Jun 16, 2021
On Tuesday, a federal judge issued a temporary block on the Biden administration's pause on new oil and gas leasing on federal public lands.
By New Mexico Sun | May 6, 2021
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has proposed new regulations aimed at reducing emissions from oil and gas operations in the state.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 29, 2021
The Senate has passed a resolution with a 52-42 vote to reinstate the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2016 methane pollution safeguards for the oil and gas industry.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 29, 2021
President Biden's administration has proposed a new rule that would allow New Mexico to set stronger vehicle emission standards.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 21, 2021
As global methane levels reach unprecedented heights, a coalition of 134 environmental, public health, and advocacy organizations has called on President Biden to take decisive action.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 17, 2021
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has issued two executive orders aimed at addressing climate change and reversing previous policies that favored fossil fuel development.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 17, 2021
Hundreds of organizations, including Native American, religious, business, and conservation groups, have urged the Biden administration to conduct a comprehensive environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 17, 2021
After announcing plans to drop one of its leases in the Palo Verde Nuclear plant last year, PNM has proposed replacing this energy source with 100% solar and battery storage.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 12, 2021
The New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission (OCC) has finalized a rule aimed at limiting methane venting and flaring in the oil and gas industry.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 12, 2021
On March 25, 2021, a resolution was introduced in both the Senate and the House aiming to reinstate the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2016 methane pollution safeguards.
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 1, 2021
The Greater Chaco Coalition has issued a statement in response to the Department of the Interior's virtual public forum on federal oil and gas leasing.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 27, 2021
On Thursday, a resolution was introduced in both the Senate and the House to reinstate the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2016 methane pollution safeguards.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 19, 2021
Today, a coalition of environmental organizations, including New Mexico Wild, commended the New Mexico state legislature for increasing funding for several key agencies.
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 16, 2021
The Senate has confirmed Deb Haaland as the Secretary of the Interior, marking a historic moment as she becomes the first Native American to hold a cabinet position.
