N.M. U.S. Sen. Heinrich says he’ll vote against Steve Pearce to lead federal land agency Committee set to vote on Pearce’s nomination Wednesday March 2, 2026
Former NM Congressman Pearce faces questions about public lands views as he seeks federal post Environmental groups continue to oppose Pearce February 25, 2026
Data shows water systems with high PFAS count as N.M. writes new rules for ‘forever chemicals’ U.S. Geological Survey scientist Kimberly Beisner retrieves a water quality sensor on the Rio Grande for a PFAS study in… February 24, 2026
Associated Press New Mexico Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday that it will hear from oil and gas companies trying to block… February 23, 2026
New Mexico advocates decry climate bill failure, cheer water investments Final piece of N.M. wildlife commission overhaul becomes law February 20, 2026
N.M. environment officials issue nearly $16 million fines to Los Alamos National Lab over legacy waste State agency also expedites deadlines for LANL after ‘longstanding lack of urgency’ February 13, 2026
New Mexico Senate rejects bill to codify state’s emissions goals Seven Democratic lawmakers side with Republicans to squash Clear Horizons Act February 12, 2026
Clear Horizons Act, setting emissions goals, heads to New Mexico Senate floor Republican opposition says bill’s goals are ‘moving forward way too fast.’ February 9, 2026
‘They’ll never take our public lands from our public hands’: U.S. Sen. Heinrich rallies Roundhouse U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) addressed a crowded Roundhouse rotunda Friday afternoon as part of “Camo at the Capitol Day”… February 9, 2026
‘We’ve got to live out hope:’ Climate orgs urge New Mexico lawmakers to pass Clear Horizons Act Students from Acequia Madre Elementary in Santa Fe and the Rio Grande Charter School in Albuquerque in the Global Warming… February 6, 2026
Clear Horizons Act, requiring emissions reductions in New Mexico, skirts through first committee N.M. Republicans call bill ‘catastrophic’ February 4, 2026
Associated Press New Mexico Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave, their tongues designed to lap up the famous… February 3, 2026
EPA plan would begin rolling back ‘good neighbor’ rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks New Mexico among eight affected states January 29, 2026
New Mexico lawmakers will make new push for ‘Green Amendment’ in 2026 Public would be empowered to sue for enforcement of environmental laws January 20, 2026
Mining company announces milestone in push to dig new uranium mine in N.M. State’s review could set precedent for first new uranium mine in 40 years, environmental lawyer says January 16, 2026
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’ January 14, 2026
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 January 9, 2026
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 January 8, 2026
Mesa Verde Pellets launches eco-friendly aspen-based cat litter The pellets are reportedly safer than pine for animals January 6, 2026
Environment and health in New Mexico: top stories of 2025 From ‘forever chemicals’ to compensation for New Mexico’s downwinders December 30, 2025
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 December 25, 2025
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… December 23, 2025
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’ December 19, 2025
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 December 15, 2025
