Feds outline ‘necessary steps’ for Colorado River agreement by 2026
Announcement offers no recommendation about how to divvy up water from the river
Environment
Tewa Women United says LANL tritium venting plan could put children at risk
Group on Tuesday released two independent, scientific reports on its website
New poll indicates that voters support the EPA
Trump nominates Lee Zeldin to head the EPA, who is promising to deregulate the federal agency
New storage agreement may help keep the Rio Grande flowing in Albuquerque next summer
The district hasn’t been able to store water in El Vado Reservoir that could then be released during the summer
Biden seeking an additional $1.5 billion for Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims
The state’s largest-ever blaze caused billions of dollars in damage, destroying several hundred homes
The EPA stalled and then a fix for New Mexico oil and gas pollution evaporated
Trump election likely marks the end of a federal response to worsening air pollution in the Permian Basin.
New Mexico’s congressional delegation asks feds to wrap up Rio Grande lawsuit
As of Nov. 7, most of New Mexico was experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions
Delays in community solar rollout have impacted the ability to enroll subscribers
Developers are waiting for a final decision on rates before they start enrolling customers
New rules for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument
Some activities now limited to designated travel routes
Biden EPA to charge first-ever ‘methane fee’ for emissions waste by oil and gas companies
Trump is likely to target the methane fee
East Mountains residents rail against proposed Diamond Tail Solar
Project would be built on private land that has been used for cattle ranching and filming movies
Gila monster license plates available for purchase
Plates support the Share with Wildlife program
Talk of persisting inequities prevails at Fort Lewis College screening of ‘Ute Water Legacy’
Rocky Mountain PBS documentary series episode was shown Wednesday
Petition calls on Lujan Grisham to ban PFAS in oil and gas operations
Colorado has already implemented regulations that prohibit PFAS in oil and gas extraction
DOI moves to close Valles Caldera land dispute
Settlement would recognize Jemez Pueblo’s ancestral claims to a part of the preserve
State extinguishes Gallup-area mine fires burning since at least 2011
The mines were first established in the late 1800s and operated until the early 1900s
After state ID’d 140 deficient New Mexico water systems, 65 could still face fines for bad plans
State environment officials are looking at fines, penalties or other enforcement to address drinking water quality violations in a range of systems
Nella Domenici conducts meet-and-greet at M&R Trucking
Domenici’s pulled a big rig into the event building
Seven uranium mines east of Gallup will be cleaned up
The EPA and the Navajo Nation EPA have prioritized 46 sites
Air Force extends comment period on low-altitude flights in the Gila area
The Air Force agreed to extend the comment period by 30 days