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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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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…
Gov.’s “crime emergency” for Rio Arriba includes OK for National Guard, but other strategies funded first
New Mexico’s emergency declaration for the Española area prioritizes immediate, flexible support for overwhelmed local law enforcement rather than deploying additional state personnel, according to…
Governor declares emergency in Española area amid crime surge
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency Wednesday for Rio Arriba County, the city of Española and surrounding Pueblo communities in…
Failed New Mexico House candidate sentenced to 80 Years for role in shootings at local Democrats’ homes
A failed Republican legislative candidate was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison on Wednesday for hiring gunmen to shoot at the homes of four…