EPA increases oversight of gasoline spill south of Durango Southern Ute Indian Tribe raised concerns about Enterprise’s handling of cleanup November 27, 2025
Coalition calls for N.M. environment agency to address Artesia oil refinery explosion Coalition asks the department to install a permanent air monitor in Artesia November 21, 2025
The David vs. Goliath story of a ranching family and an oil giant They were cowboys amid the mesas in a corner of New Mexico. For years they coexisted with an oil company… November 10, 2025
Former New Mexico lawmaker nominated to lead Bureau of Land Management The agency manages about 10% of land in the U.S. November 6, 2025
Native activists protest more oil and gas drilling in the Greater Chaco landscape Conservation group reports uptick in federal drilling permits during shutdown November 5, 2025
Associated Press New Mexico Trump administration considers revoking ban on oil and gas development near Chaco historical park ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Trump administration says it will be initiating formal meetings with Native American tribes in the… November 3, 2025
N.M. lawmakers say oil and gas wastewater rulemaking ‘tainted’ by politics Environmental groups held a rally to share their concerns about the proposed oil and gas wastewater reuse rule on May… November 3, 2025
Associated Press New Mexico Explosion at New Mexico oil refinery sends thick smoke across Artesia ARTESIA, N.M. (AP) — Emergency crews responded Friday to an explosion at an oil refinery in New Mexico as thick… October 31, 2025
Republican lawmakers say conservation tax revenue, not industry, should pay for well cleanup Tense committee hearing comes amid proposed rulemaking to raise oil and gas bonding requirements October 31, 2025
Nearly 900 people sign environmental groups’ petition for stricter New Mexico oil and gas rules Hearings on the proposed rules continue through Nov. 7 October 27, 2025
Billions in fed. mineral payments owed to New Mexico could stop by year end It’s ‘An enormous hit’ October 22, 2025
Rocky Mountain governors, Japanese ambassador unveil gas plan Lujan Grisham touts New Mexico’s potential for energy resources October 20, 2025
Climate groups unfurl anti-Exxon banners at Roundhouse Environmental activists unfurled banners dozens of feet long in front of the Roundhouse on Tuesday protesting the sponsorship of oil… October 8, 2025
U.S. Department of Energy cancels $135.2M for New Mexico projects The projects were already approved and funded by Congress October 2, 2025
Environmental groups call for removal of cabinet members in oil and gas water rulemaking State Land Commissioner backs motion to disqualify commissioners September 25, 2025
Lower U.S. oil production projected in 2026 A pump jack operates north of Carlsbad, New Mexico. A New Mexico Environment Department air quality monitoring station in Carlsbad… September 25, 2025
Gov touts New Mexico’s lower methane numbers, but state still falling short on 2030 climate goal Environment group says additional efforts needed to lower state’s greenhouse gases September 23, 2025
New Mexico methane rules cut emissions by half compared to Texas, officials say Despite oil and gas production increasing in New Mexico, overall methane intensity has declined significantly September 22, 2025
New Mexico governor puts finger on scale in oil field wastewater vote Lujan Grisham appears to push commission to overturn its recent ruling barring the use of produced water outside the oil… September 22, 2025
Dozens demand top N.M. environment official step down over produced water policy NMED says it “respects the right to peaceful protest and public expression” September 19, 2025
Advocacy group says these wild areas face most threats under Public Lands Rule repeal The rule being rescinded could have implications for all 13.5 million acres of BLM land in New Mexico September 16, 2025
New Mexico’s billion-dollar oil field orphans Recent report says abandoned oil infrastructure could cost the state up to $1.6 billion in coming years September 16, 2025
New Mexico tribal leaders push to protect Chaco Weekend flyover marks beginning of week of advocacy with Pueblo Governors headed to D.C. September 15, 2025
Trump administration wants to cancel Biden-era rule that made conservation a ‘use’ of public land Environmentalists had largely embraced the rule that was finalized in April 2024 September 10, 2025
