Heinrich introduces a bill to help tribes better manage buffalo herds Bill would protect and develop buffalo habitats while also ensuring that tribes are directly involved in the decision-making June 17, 2024
LANL plans to release highly radioactive tritium to prevent explosions. Will it just release danger in the air? The venting may harm pregnant women and fetuses, advocates say June 13, 2024
Native American tribe is on a preservation mission as it celebrates trust status for ancestral lands SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) — When the sprawling Alamo Ranch first went up for sale nearly a decade ago,… June 12, 2024
Enviro group files ethics complaint; request for board member removal McWilliams says her employment with Farmington-based oil and gas company, LOGOS Energy, poses no conflicts of interest June 12, 2024
Fight over constitutional provisions to guard against oil, gas pollution moves ahead in New Mexico SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge cleared the way Monday for a landmark lawsuit to proceed that… June 10, 2024
Long-delayed Colorado project included in latest round of federal water funding Arkansas Valley Conduit will channel water from central Colorado to southeastern portion of the state June 3, 2024
New Mexico to receive $18.9M in federal money for ‘forever chemical’ detection Federal grant is authorized in two-year chunks, NM Environment Department aims to pull more than $47M for PFAS detection and… May 24, 2024
Environmental historian reflects on the legacies of Aldo Leopold and the Gila Wilderness Leopold helped the Gila become the country’s first wilderness area 100 years ago May 22, 2024
Provision for acequia insurance hanging in balance as U.S. House and Senate debate Farm Bill The Farm Bill is already a year late after expiring in 2023 over disagreements May 22, 2024
Climate change might prompt more mosquitoes to move into New Mexico Increases in temperature and precipitation are just what mosquitoes need to call some places home May 21, 2024
New endangered listing for rare lizard could slow oil and gas drilling in New Mexico and West Texas Federal wildlife officials declared a rare lizard in southeastern New Mexico and West Texas an endangered species Friday, citing future… May 17, 2024
New Mexico Governor Grisham’s ‘zero emission’ fire engine has diesel motor The diesel motor for is times when the batteries have been depleted May 16, 2024
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 May 9, 2024
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. May 9, 2024
Heinrich celebrates protections of sacred lands in Sandoval County More than 4,000 acres of land withdrawn from mineral leasing May 7, 2024
Out of the ashes: Crews work to improve habitat for Gila trout The Gila trout was first listed as endangered in 1973 May 6, 2024
N.M. fire survivors raise concerns about smoke damage payments Governor tells fire survivors she thinks FEMA has turned a corner, but skeptics remain May 6, 2024
New Mexico Environment Department gives UPS funding to replace 16 delivery trucks Diesel delivery vehicles that UPS is replacing currently serve include Farmington May 3, 2024
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’ May 3, 2024
Federal agencies release operating plans for Rio Grande and Pecos River Runoff expected to be about average this year May 1, 2024
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 April 29, 2024
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 April 26, 2024
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 April 26, 2024
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… April 26, 2024