In New Mexico, Natural Gas Transporter Goes to the Mat Over $47.8 Million Fine The state has spent $225,000 in staff time fighting Targa over emission infractions, some that the company reported itself. Capital & Main · Mar 3
Project 2025 adviser takes the reins at EPA region including Texas Scott Mason IV, a former deputy energy secretary for Oklahoma and member of the Cherokee nation, is the new administrator for the region that covers Texas and four neighboring states. The Texas Tribune · Feb 10, 2025
New Mexico Loophole May Allow Record Methane Releases Despite efforts to rein in emissions, state is unlikely to meet greenhouse gas reduction goals, group says. Capital & Main · May 14, 2024
New Mexico, ‘Climate Champ’ Governor Sued for Oil and Gas Failures Lawsuit argues the state is not equally upholding environmental protections enshrined in its constitution. Capital & Main · May 24, 2023
New Mexico Legislature Fails IPCC Test Record-shattering budget from oil and gas fuels a spending spree on everything except regulating oil and gas. Capital & Main · Mar 29, 2023
Capital & Main Reporting Leads to Fines for Oil and Gas Polluters Changes at the New Mexico Environment Department could increase future prosecutions. Capital & Main · Mar 29, 2023
New Mexico Senate Committee Rushes Debate on Money Earmarked for Dead Bill Lawmakers complain of last-second changes and a lack of transparency surrounding the reappropriation of $50 million in funding. Capital & Main · Mar 10, 2023
New Mexico’s Budget Battles Continue While a Hydrogen Development Bill (Likely) Appears The Advanced Energy Technology Act clearly echoes last year’s quartet of failed hydrogen bills that promoted public-private partnerships. Capital & Main · Feb 24, 2023
Enforcement of Oil and Gas Regulations Under Threat in New Mexico Legislature Major laws quickly shot down, money debates still up in the air. Capital & Main · Feb 13, 2023
Toxic Water Project Sparks Controversy With Navajo Neighbors Missed cues grow Native distrust around a New Mexico research project on oil well wastewater. Capital & Main · Feb 7, 2023
Changing the Playing Field Proposed legislation would dramatically change New Mexico’s principal oil and gas law. Capital & Main · Jan 18, 2023
Big Money, New Laws, Old Divisions New Mexico’s legislative session, funded by oil and gas, promises fireworks. Capital & Main · Jan 16, 2023
Oil and Gas Operator Pays Millions for Clean Air Act Violations Public prosecution 'a great model' for future suits against polluters. Capital & Main · Nov 30, 2022
Alec Baldwin Rust movie firm contests ‘wilfully’ violating safety protocols on set Halyna Hutchins was killed on the set of the western movie in October last year Wales Online · May 11, 2022