Environment, Climate & Land
Coverage of people and policy impacting climate and land across New Mexico
New Mexico methane rules cut emissions by half compared to Texas, officials say
New Mexico’s methane regulations have reduced oil and gas facility emissions in the Permian Basin by half compared to neighboring Texas while generating $152 million…
Secretary Noem visits Ruidoso to review disaster response progress
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Village of Ruidoso in Lincoln County Tuesday to review progress in disaster recovery efforts following this summer’s…
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…
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…
USFS says fall, winter prescribed burns are extinguished
By Hannah Grover The U.S. Forest Service’s Carson National Forest announced this week that the prescribed fires lit over the fall and winter from October…
Estancia residents asked to conserve water amid well issues
By Hannah Grover The Town of Estancia is asking residents to conserve water because the well is not producing enough to meet demands. Estancia posted…
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All three Democratic hopefuls for governor support medical compacts
The three candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for governor say that they back the idea of having New Mexico join interstate medical compacts, an item…
New Mexico officials sound alarm on potential health coverage losses if tax credits lapse
Elected officials in New Mexico warn that unless a series of federal tax credits are extended before the end of the year, consumers purchasing health…
New Mexico Democratic lawmakers compare ICE to KKK, drawing sharp Republican criticism
New Mexico Democratic lawmakers’ comparisons of federal immigration enforcement to the Ku Klux Klan have drawn sharp criticism from Republican legislators, who say such rhetoric…
New Mexico AG’s office under fire for immigrant detention oversight
The New Mexico Department of Justice is disputing a recent report that alleges that the state attorney general is not doing enough to police immigrant…