Gila River Indian Community moves forward with solar canal project
The country’s first solar-over-canal project furthers the tribe’s role as stewards of water
Environment
New Mexico energy regulator who led crackdown on methane pollution is leaving her post
New Mexico, the nation's No. 2 oil producer, has seen unprecedented expansion in the last five years
Carnivale on the Rio Grande boosts awareness for Albuquerque ecosystems
Art and environment blend to create fun experiences to grow conservation along New Mexico river
New Mexico energy regulator who led crackdown on methane pollution is leaving her post
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A top state regulator of the petroleum industry in New Mexico who helped implement new restrictions on methane pollution and waste is leaving her post…
Air Force asks Congress to protect its nuclear launch sites from encroaching wind turbines
As nearby populations have grown, so have energy needs, and so have the number and size of the turbines
As Farm Bill languishes, Leger Fernández hears from New Mexico agricultural community
This week 61 Republican House members sent a letter to House Speaker Johnson urging him to pass the bill
Three states to cut Colorado River use
Federal officials say plan for water cuts from 3 Western states is enough to protect Colorado River
Californians bet farming agave for spirits holds key to weathering drought and groundwater limits
Agave takes little water but presents other challenges
Western Slope water interests make $98.5M play to buy some of the Colorado River’s oldest water rights from Xcel
Xcel Energy owns some of the oldest water rights on the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs. A coalition thinks would be a better manager of them.
Californians bet farming agave for spirits holds key to weathering drought and groundwater limits
MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — Leo Ortega started growing spiky blue agave plants on the arid hillsides around his Southern California home because his wife liked the way they looked. A…
Hesperus solar developer committed, despite another hiccup
The application is considered ‘withdrawn’ by La Plata County following Oct. 29 deadline
Biologists are keeping a close eye on a rare Mexican wolf that is wandering out of bounds
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Northern New Mexico or bust — that seems to be the case for at least one Mexican gray wolf that is intent on wandering beyond the…
NM housing nonprofit wins $3.5M federal grant for energy efficiency
The Tierra Del Sol Housing Corporation in Las Cruces will update energy efficiency in buildings
Water projects in NM to receive $235M from Interior for settlements
Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project and a water settlement with four Pueblos in Santa Fe County receive largest payments
Biden admin announces $1.3B for transmission line projects
The transmission lines are meant to help pivot from reliance on fossil fuels to renewable energy sources
Haaland announces funding for water projects during New Mexico visit
Agencies announce $65 million in federal funding for rural water projects across various states
Sandia Labs thinks ordinary garden rocks may be key to storing renewable energy
Sandia partnership aims to aid in the transition to zero-carbon solar and wind energy for electricity generation.
Navajo sheep herding at risk from climate change. Some young people push to maintain the tradition
Miss Navajo Nation pageant contestant Amy Begaye, left, prepares a sheep with help from Kashlynn Benally during a sheep-butchering contest on Sept. on the Navajo Nation in Window Rock, Arizona.…
Game Commission sets new limits for bears and cougars
Wildlife advocacy groups say that the new limits are too high, placing native carnivores at risk
Millions rely on private wells. Few regularly test their water
More than 43 million Americans rely on private wells, which are subject to a patchwork of state and local regulations