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
New Mexico delegation condemns “Big, Ugly Bill”
By Jesse Jones New Mexico representatives denounced a new federal bill as a “big, ugly abomination” that slashes healthcare, food, and education aid while handing…
Gov. Luján Grisham prepared to call special session to fight Trump bill impacts
President Trump is getting his “big, beautiful bill” and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she is prepared to “fight like hell” to protect New Mexico…
New Mexico’s PFAS claim against Air Force base advances as federal bellwether case
A federal judge last week opened the door to New Mexico’s pursuit of its ongoing civil case against Cannon Air Force Base for environmental and…
Automatic voter registration begins in New Mexico
Eligible New Mexico voters will now be automatically registered to vote when they complete a driver’s transaction with the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). This new…