EPA activity releases sediment from Bonita Peak mine into Animas River tributary Impacts were minimal, no adverse effects to water quality observed August 14, 2025
Thinking about future uses of produced wastewater from oil operations A wellhead after the fracking equipment has been taken off location. (Joshua Doubek) The term “produced wastewater” refers to wastewater… March 29, 2024
Restoring nature’s water keepers Amigos Bravos has been building the Wetland Jewels Program across New Mexico January 29, 2024
The New Mexico Toxic Pollutants Working Group hosts biannual meetings All New Mexicans invited to participate October 5, 2023
NM’s environment secretary participates in White House Methane Summit Topic of discussion included the need to drastically reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industries August 9, 2023
How New Mexico’s Carbon Emissions Compare to Other States Carbon emissions in New Mexico increased by 1.5% August 7, 2023
Fish and Wildlife Service agrees to issue listing decisions for dozens of species Lawsuit determined organization violated time requirement in listing decisions August 3, 2023
Senator says New Mexico eligible for $25M to plug, clean up abandoned oil wells Steve Labowskie walks around a Red Mesa Holdings well in 2018. A downturn in energy prices starting back in 2008… July 19, 2023
Runoff means first survey of Dolores fish since 2019 Dewatering of the river has imperiled three native species June 25, 2023
Oil and gas setbacks may help protect children from harmful emissions The moratorium only applies to new leases June 22, 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
Protesters block roads into Chaco Culture National Historical Park Protest forces change in venue for Haaland’s visit June 13, 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
Navajo Nation officials, activists feel cut out as company advances uranium mining plans Disposal methods cause concern about future spills, contamination May 26, 2023
