Governor backs plan for outdoor recreation agency
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Lujan Grisham’s administration has put the tourism and outdoor industries at the top of its economic development efforts. Continue Reading
Bill would freeze fracking permits while impacts are studied
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It’s a drastic proposal for a state whose economy heavily depends on oil and gas. Continue Reading
Finding clarity about America in the desert
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The time I’ve recently spent in the stillness of the desert has given words to a deep grief I’ve long felt. Continue Reading
NM should create an office of outdoor recreation
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Outdoor recreation is a mostly untapped reservoir of economic potential for New Mexico’s economy. Continue Reading
Governor adds NM to states supporting Paris climate pact
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Lujan Grisham said New Mexico aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at least 45 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. Continue Reading
For Haaland, climate change is ‘worth losing sleep over’
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Throughout her campaign, the new Democratic U.S. House member from New Mexico was a vocal proponent of action on climate change. Continue Reading
Bill seeks changes to state renewable energy standard
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The legislation would increase the renewable-energy standard to require 50 percent renewables by 2030 and 80 percent by 2040. Continue Reading
Professor warns legislators to get serious on climate change
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The member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change painted a stark picture of New Mexico in a changing climate. Continue Reading
Q&A: New NMED boss brings a commitment ‘to go big on environmental issues’
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James Kenney sat down with New Mexico Political Report to talk about his vision for the state’s Environment Department. Continue Reading
Ambitious renewable energy goals on deck as new political era dawns in NM
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ambitious goals for New Mexico’s renewable energy future. Continue Reading
Federal shutdown wallops workers, leaves public lands open for drilling
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While New Mexicans orchestrated New Year’s Eve celebrations around snowstorm warnings from the National Weather Service, the agency’s meteorologists and forecasters were working without pay. Continue Reading
How best to share the disappearing Colorado River
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Seven Western states, including New Mexico, must rewrite the rules of the river and cut water use — before they bleed the critical artery dry. Continue Reading
Oil leases bring jobs — and strains — to southeast NM
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Lea County expects to double in population during the current energy boom. Local officials are concerned that rapid growth will strain their meager resources. Continue Reading
Revised Clean Water Rule leaves out most of NM’s waterways
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The rule could leave most of New Mexico’s streams and wetlands without clean water protections. Continue Reading
The U.S. is helping the natural gas industry profit — at the expense of the environment
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The U.S. government has become a pitchman for the natural gas industry. That could raise profits — and temperatures. Continue Reading