Renewable energy

New Mexico

Much of New Mexico’s tribal, pueblo land ripe for geothermal power, energy leader tells lawmakers

2025 report found energy could boost ‘energy sovereignty’ for Native populations in New Mexico

August 11, 2026

Associated Press

Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon

That comes at cost to hydropower

May 27, 2026

Associated Press

Price shocks from the Iran war power solar sales in energy-hungry Asia

A team of solar installers haul a solar panel onto the roof of a home in Manila, Philippines, on April…

May 13, 2026

Opinion

Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the U.S. energy supply

A generator and its blades are prepared for transport to the open ocean for the South Fork Wind farm in…

May 8, 2026

Green or not, U.S. energy future depends on Native nations

Native lands contain 30% of the nation’s coal, 50% of its uranium and 20% of its natural gas

February 11, 2026

Tri-State says no thanks to federal orders to keep Craig coal power plant open

The co‑op and a partner say Craig 1 station disrupts power deliveries from a nearby solar farm

January 30, 2026

Opinion: Sen. Heinrich knows that clean energy is the key to New Mexico’s continued prosperity

Despite being 36th in population, our state of New Mexico is the ninth-largest energy producer in the country. Around half…

January 22, 2026

N.M. launches statewide energy transition forums

Farmington meeting on Feb. 11 will focus on grid resilience and buildout

January 15, 2026

Former energy regulator announces bid for New Mexico governor

The Republican said he wants to promote electric rate affordability

January 7, 2026

New Mexico has huge potential for geothermal energy – what will it take to harness it?

Located in Lordsburg, Lightning Dock is the only utility scale geothermal power plant in New Mexico. BLM New Mexico via…

October 13, 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

New Mexico Land Office proposes updated geothermal leasing rules

State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard at the groundbreaking of a community solar project in Valencia County. Hannah Grover/NM Political…

August 29, 2025

Pacific Fusion pursues $1B research facility in Albuquerque

Project would bring more than 200 jobs and advance clean energy innovation

July 17, 2025

NM Gov touts $1B partnership on new geothermal plant for Meta’s data center power needs

Officials and academics say New Mexico is poised to be a geothermal leader

June 13, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

Appeals court revives Native American challenge to $10B SunZia energy transmission project

A federal appeals court has sided with Native American tribes in their fight against the federal government over a $10…

May 29, 2025

NMED seeks approval to enact clean fuels rule by end of the year

The department is mandated to create a market to reduce emissions

May 22, 2025

How fears surrounding lithium-ion battery storage are leading to increased opposition

A battery fire in California is adding to the increasing concerns in New Mexico

February 11, 2025

N.M. lawmakers, solar advocates seek $60M to help keep small towns powered during disasters

If passed, grants would help small public entities install solar energy systems on infrastructure they own

January 20, 2025

N.M. Supreme Court rejects utilities’ challenge to community solar rule

Transmission costs are at the center of the debate

January 17, 2025

PNM seeks to add new carbon-free resources

New Mexico’s largest electric utility asks developers for proposed projects

January 3, 2025

PNM plans to build a new solar facility in northwest New Mexico

Facility will aid school district that lost property tax revenue when the San Juan Generating Station closed

December 2, 2024

PRC resolves some of the outstanding community solar questions

Community solar projects work with the investor-owned utilities and deliver the energy

November 27, 2024

Report shows clean energy jobs are surging in New Mexico

State ranks top in the nation for growth in energy efficiency jobs and third for clean energy jobs

November 27, 2024

Community solar developers still waiting on PRC decisions

The commission may issue an order this week, months after developers expected it

November 26, 2024