Energy Transition
The policy and politics of New Mexico’s energy transition
Utility asks New Mexico for ‘zero emission’ status for gas-fired power plant
This article was originally published by Capital & Main. By Jerry Redfern The Southwestern Public Service Company has asked the state of New Mexico to grant…
Anti-Exxon protestors removed from Balloon Fiesta after daring visitors to drink fake ‘produced water’
Visitors to opening weekend of the ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta were greeted by an unexpected protest against the event’s main sponsor. Satirical protestors supported…
Oil and Gas Forecast for New Mexico’s San Juan Basin: Going, Going …
This story originally appeared in Capital & Main, an award-winning nonprofit publication whose mission is to educate the public on matters of importance such as…
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…
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OTHER NEWS
Vasquez warns funding crisis endangers Bosque del Apache’s vital role in local economy
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., visited the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge on Dec. 6 to assess the impact of federal budget cuts and…
State senator prepping bill to rate school library books for race, sex and LGBTQ+ content
A conservative New Mexico lawmaker is drafting legislation allowing schools to rate library books for sexual and violent content and possibly materials about LGBTQ+ issues…
Where are all the government employees?
Triple Spaced Again Merilee Dannemann is a longtime New Mexico journalist. She has written freelance for many local newsrooms and served as the Taos correspondent…
New Mexico energy secretary resigns
Melanie A. Kenderdine, A Sandia Park native, resigned Dec. 4 as secretary of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department for personal reasons,…