Report says New Mexico faces ‘looming groundwater crisis’ from climate change, overuse
Experts recommend groundwater included, understood in regional planning
Environment
N.M. launches statewide energy transition forums
Farmington meeting on Feb. 11 will focus on grid resilience and buildout
N.M. lawmaker proposes more oversight, regulations for data center ‘microgrids’
Doña Ana Democrat Sen. Jeff Steinborn calls data centers an ‘ecological disaster in the making’
N.M. Public Regulation Commission urges judge to order takeover of San Juan County water system
Rosa Joint Ventures serves about 230 people near Aztec
Feds release draft long-term plans for Colorado River management
Draft doesn’t identify which operating guidelines the federal government would prefer
More than 80 environmental groups call on Heinrich, Lee to oppose Pearce as BLM director
Pearce represented New Mexico’s Second Congressional District from 2003 - 2009 and 2011 - 2019
N.M. lawmaker proposes $50 million bill for uranium mine cleanup
Legislators and advocates say federal funds needed to address the scope of the problem
Former energy regulator announces bid for New Mexico governor
The Republican said he wants to promote electric rate affordability
Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter
The pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals
Tribes stake their claim on the Colorado River, and help conserve it
Tribes ‘flex their sovereignty,’ intend to develop water rights
Environment and health in New Mexico: top stories of 2025
From ‘forever chemicals’ to compensation for New Mexico’s downwinders
Researchers insist fireflies exist in New Mexico – if you know where to look
Western Firefly Project in New Mexico has 13 confirmed sightings since 2021
N.M. Environment Department unveils ‘Climate Action Plan’ to reach net-zero emissions by 2050
A pump jack operates north of Carlsbad, New Mexico. A New Mexico Environment Department air quality monitoring station in Carlsbad recorded ozone levels that could lead to the region being…
Fort Lewis College expands off-grid solar effort for Navajo Nation families
Honnold Foundation grant will support clean energy and water systems
NMED says data center Project Jupiter’s air quality applications ‘incomplete’ – for now
Critics say state’s ruling a ‘reminder that the rules still apply’
Colorado River water negotiators appear no closer to long-term agreement
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The seven states that rely on the Colorado River to supply farms and cities across the U.S. West appear no closer to reaching a consensus on…
Feds to release draft environmental review of Colorado River management options in January
The river’s operating rules are set to expire at the end of 2026
N.M. announces $26M in grants for brackish water projects
Groundwater wells fill an irrigation ditch for pecan orchards outside of Rincon, New Mexico. Diana Cervantes for Source NMcca The New Mexico Environment Department and Office of the State Engineer…
New documentary film highlights pollution from oil and gas industry in New Mexico
‘The Land of Sacrifice’ examines production in the Permian and San Juan basins
Georgia O’Keeffe’s views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A new conservation agreement will preserve land with breathtaking desert vistas that inspired the work of 20th century painter Georgia O’Keeffe and ensure visitors access…