A power play on the Caja
The government wants a new transmission line on a treasured plateau. Opponents say it’s a line too far
Environment
On second try, U.S. House approves GOP bill to ease mining on federal lands
Rep. Stansbury argued the bill could benefit subsidiaries of foreign mining companies, including Chinese companies.
New Mexico’s deal with Maxeon ranked among the top deals in North America
Governor says the agreement with Maxeon will create up to 1,800 jobs
Top water official in New Mexico to retire as state awaits decision in Rio Grande case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s top water official will be stepping down next month, wrapping up a four-decade career that has included work on water projects from New Mexico…
Heinrich celebrates protections of sacred lands in Sandoval County
More than 4,000 acres of land withdrawn from mineral leasing
New Mexico efforts to catalog lead water lines off to ‘slow start’ as federal money flows in
State officials are expecting disbursements for utilities to ramp up as lead and copper rule survey deadline looms
Out of the ashes: Crews work to improve habitat for Gila trout
The Gila trout was first listed as endangered in 1973
N.M. fire survivors raise concerns about smoke damage payments
Governor tells fire survivors she thinks FEMA has turned a corner, but skeptics remain
New Mexico Environment Department gives UPS funding to replace 16 delivery trucks
Diesel delivery vehicles that UPS is replacing currently serve include Farmington
Rep. Vasquez inquires about troubled water utility in Southern New Mexico
Congressman is asking the state and utility officials for more information on operations and water quality concerns
Democrats representing Western states ask for more federal funds for drought
‘There is more work to do as the places and people we represent are on the frontlines of climate change’
Federal agencies release operating plans for Rio Grande and Pecos River
Runoff expected to be about average this year
Granholm says Inflation Reduction Act expanded manufacturing in America, New Mexico
Granholm said the act has led to eight companies in New Mexico saying they will expand operations
N.M. to meet with Pueblos in May on Rio Grande governance
Pueblos say they’re exploring tribal consultation process on Colorado River for New Mexico model
Nuclear Watch New Mexico calls for comprehensive plutonium cleanup at LANL
Data indicates plutonium contamination has migrated through the subsurface and into important water sources
Fish and Wildlife Service faces new deadline to finalize protections for Peñasco chipmunk
The Center for Biological Diversity sought to get endangered species protections finalized for 10 species
New Mexico’s rivers listed as the most endangered in the country
Young boy fishing in the Cruces Wilderness. (Jim O’Donnell)Jim O Last week, a report of the Top 10 Most Endangered Rivers in America was released and New Mexico’s rivers –…
Rio Grande Compact commission meets in El Paso Friday
Here’s what to expect from the governance meeting on New Mexico’s biggest river
Native American tribes want U.S. appeals court to weigh in on $10B SunZia energy transmission project
A U.S. district judge rejected earlier efforts to stall the work
Ozone pollution continues to plague New Mexico
San Juan County among four counties to receive a failing mark for ozone