Shell Oil and I abandon hope for America
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The blueprint of our downfall can be seen in the battle between Shell Oil and our Environmental Protection Agency involving billions of barrels of domestic oil. Continue Reading
Pearce seeks end to wilderness protection for some land in Doña Ana County
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U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., is backing a proposal that would end wilderness-like protections for about 32,700 acres of land in Doña Ana County, the Las Cruces Sun-News is reporting. Continue Reading
Voters support commonsense environmental safeguards
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Two polls tell a story that New Mexicans agree that it is a priority to protect our air, land and water, including during difficult economic times. It is time for our elected officials to listen to the people. Continue Reading
Today we recognize Earth Day
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I urge everyone to use today to reflect on what we can do in our daily lives to support the preservation and restoration of our important natural resources. Continue Reading
Task force takes aim at public health regulations
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The final report of the Small-Business Friendly Task Force contains dozens of recommendations for the governor to rescind, revise or repeal environmental, labor, construction and various other public health regulations that exist to protect us all. Continue Reading
Otero Mesa can be a source of energy and an oasis, too
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We do not have to sacrifice the beauty of Otero Mesa to develop its energy reserves. All we need is leadership to bring the two sides together. Continue Reading
No decision on wilderness bill for Doña Ana County
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New Mexico’s U.S. senators are continuing to push for new conservation and wilderness areas in Northern New Mexico, but they have not decided whether to try again this year for permanent protection of land in Doña Ana County including the Organ Mountains. Continue Reading
The difference between old neighbors and good neighbors
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We drink the water at Devil’s Spring. So do our kids and grandkids, and our livestock, and wildlife, and you. The Pit Rule is the difference between our old neighbors and our Good Neighbors. Continue Reading
Good jobs and clean water: We can do both
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I’ve been disappointed that some members of Congress don’t think we can afford to protect our public lands. Continue Reading
Energy Department staffer, a Dem, misses Schmitt
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The public information officer for the state’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, a lifelong Democrat, says she was sad to see Republican Harrison Schmitt withdraw his nomination to lead the department because he was doing a good job. Continue Reading
A promise to future generations
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I look at the New Mexico Land Office and our $9 billion permanent fund as our promise to future generations. If we degrade or sell the land, or squander the permanent fund, we have violated our promise to current and future generations. Continue Reading
Schmitt withdraws nomination for cabinet post
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UPDATED: Harrison Schmitt has withdrawn his nomination to leads the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department rather than undergoing a background check required for Senate confirmation. Continue Reading
Submit to a background check or resign, Schmitt
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Harrison Schmitt, the nominee to head the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department, is refusing to submit to a background check required by the Senate. If he won’t reverse course, he should resign – or the governor should fire him. Continue Reading
Pearce says he wants to preserve land in Doña Ana County
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Though he has opposed Doña Ana County wilderness legislation in the past, U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., says he wants to work with New Mexico’s U.S. senators to “preserve the beautiful lands and open spaces” here. Continue Reading
New Mexicans speak out on Gila road closings
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Open access to the Gila has always made this a treasure to be enjoyed by all. Now, the Forest Service wants to take away that freedom. Continue Reading