Environment, Climate & Land
Coverage of people and policy impacting climate and land across New Mexico
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…
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…
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Illegal oil seizure, impeachment, extortion and Epstein: Rep. Stansbury addresses multiple crises
The House of Representatives passed a resolution Thursday to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years, marking a significant victory for Democrats who…
Former Lincoln County commissioner appointed to state senate
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson to represent Senate District 33 Thursday, filling a seat that had been vacant for…
Former energy regulator announces bid for New Mexico governor
James “Jim” F. Ellison Jr., a former commissioner of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, announced Tuesday he is running for governor, focusing his campaign…
New Mexico to maintain full childhood vaccine schedule despite federal rollback
New Mexico will continue recommending the complete childhood vaccination schedule, state officials announced Wednesday, breaking with a federal decision to reduce the number of vaccines…