Energy Transition
Explaining New Mexico’s ambitious agenda to lead the clean energy transition from inside an oil and gas sate
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WildEarth Guardians: Oil and gas spills in New Mexico amount to a ‘deluge’
By Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico New Mexico oil and gas operators averaged a spill every seven hours in the beginning months of 2025, according…
House subcommittee examines how to ensure a reliable, affordable grid
By Hannah Grover The electric sector is facing new challenges nationwide as demands for electricity increase and extreme weather events become more common. These challenges…
First community solar project on state lands breaks ground
By Hannah Grover The first community solar project on state trust lands in New Mexico broke ground on Thursday in Los Lunas. The Global Give…
PNM cuts off power to Las Vegas due to due to high wind and wildfire risk
by Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico The state’s biggest electrical utility said it shut off power to about 2,300 customers in Las Vegas Thursday in…
Are NM’s investor-owned utilities prepared for the summer demand?
By Hannah Grover New Mexico’s three investor-owned utilities say they are prepared for the increased summer electricity demands this year. That means the utilities will…
Renewable energy sector faces uncertainty under Trump administration
By Hannah Grover Changes in federal policies under President Donald Trump have left renewable energy funding and incentives in a state of uncertainty. “Unfortunately, a…
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OTHER NEWS
Vasquez slams proposed $102M cut to New Mexico drug-fighting program
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is pushing back against a White House proposal to slash funding for a key anti-drug trafficking program that supports law enforcement…
Lawmakers urge Justice Department to speed RECA implementation for radiation victims
A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández is pressing the Justice Department to quickly implement updated regulations for the expanded Radiation…
Report shows reconciliation law will cost poorest Americans $1,200 annually while wealthy gain $13,600
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis reveals that recently enacted budget reconciliation legislation will reduce resources for the nation’s poorest families while providing substantial benefits…
99.7% of residents tested near Cannon AFB have PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood
This report is supported by NM Political Report, a nonprofit newsroom working to increase New Mexicans’ engagement in politics and public policy. Reported by: Noah…