Feds shoot down mining company’s ask to loosen cleanup standards at toxic uranium mine site Environmental groups said they were surprised by the ruling, but expect the fight to continue over site in Cibola County. July 12, 2023
Conservation groups, federal lawmakers seek to end use of ‘cyanide bombs’ on public lands Owner of dog killed by cyanide bomb advocating for ban July 9, 2023
Special master supports Texas v. New Mexico agreement Agreement reached between states deemed permissible July 9, 2023
Governor announces new director of the Interstate Stream Commission The San Juan River, a tributary of the Colorado River, is pictured downstream of Navajo Reservoir in New Mexico. (Hannah… July 8, 2023
Feds: Natural gas production in Permian Basin region reaches new record Production has steadily increased over the past decade July 6, 2023
San Juan Solar expected to be installed in 2024 San Juan solar project will include a 200-megawatt solar project alongside a 100-megawatt four-hour duration battery storage facility June 30, 2023
NM uses Gold King Mine spill settlement dollars to monitor watershed after federal dollars dried up Water findings to come soon, despite staffing and data issues among states and Indigenous nations working to make sure Animas… June 29, 2023
Air pollution can impact children’s health even before they are born Prenatal exposure to air pollution can impact key immune genes June 28, 2023
Legislators hear the importance of water infrastructure amid climate change, new Rio Grande requirements Discussion focused on changes in water supply June 28, 2023
Memorial endowment established in honor of Daniel Fine Endowment will support San Juan County entrepreneurs June 25, 2023
Oil and gas setbacks may help protect children from harmful emissions The moratorium only applies to new leases June 22, 2023
New Mexico regulators look into alleged issues with community solar facility selection process PRC ordered InClime to re-rank community solar applicants after mistakes in the application process. Now, they’re investigating if the company… June 18, 2023
Surface water permitting may help fill gaps left after SCOTUS ruling Program could help restore protections for waters in New Mexico June 16, 2023
New Mexico Senator files bill to improve clean bus access for rural schools Bill will increase school’s confidence when applying for programs June 15, 2023
Protesters block roads into Chaco Culture National Historical Park Protest forces change in venue for Haaland’s visit June 13, 2023
PNM transfers reservoir to Reclamation for Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Reservoir renamed in honor of Frank Chee Willeto June 13, 2023
Decarbonization ambitions ignite debate over mining, permitting Demand for electrification materials clashes with conservationists’ goals June 12, 2023
Disaster recovery efforts boost initiative to map acequias in the state Storytelling, tradition and history: Possibilities for a collaborative statewide database June 9, 2023
NM environmental agency bracing for water law changes After landmark SCOTUS ruling limits what waters federal agencies protect under Clean Water Act, advocates concerned that NM is vulnerable. June 8, 2023
Homemade bee baths can save bees Bee baths offer bees a safe way to satisfy their thirst June 8, 2023
Environment department releases quarterly report Performance report highlights state’s accomplishments, water investments June 7, 2023
New Mexico imposes oil and gas moratorium on state land near schools Samuel Sage, the community services coordinator for the Navajo chapter of Counselor, talks about oil and gas development near Counselor.… June 5, 2023
What to know about federal conservation rulemaking New proposal could expanding leasing opportunities, including environmentally oriented purposes June 5, 2023