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New data shows massive climate-warming leaks by New Mexico oil and gas operators
In New Mexico, new state rules sparked a dramatic increase in reported incidents of vented and flared natural gas in 2021 — and reveal that the oil and gas industry has been losing vastly more of the climate-change-driving fossil fuel than previously reported.
Study: New Mexico public defenders office need 67% more lawyers to be ‘effective’
The state agency that provides legal representation for indigent defendants is drastically understaffed, according to a recently released study which says the Law Offices of the Public Defender needs 67 percent more lawyers that it has to provide "reasonably effective assistance of counsel" as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
Bill would require state departments to help those who don’t speak English
Advocates for New Mexicans who know little to no English say a bill passed by a committee Friday is needed help such residents access medical aid, child welfare services and other resources.

Patrick Davis is the executive director of ProgressNow NM, a public advocacy organization advocating for progressive causes in New Mexico.

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