Studies Link New Mexico Drilling to Radiation, Air Pollution, Health Risks Small towns in the Permian Basin have become a petri dish for the perils of living amid the nation's largest oil fields. Capital & Main · Sep 4
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
Federal judge shortens Montana's wolf trapping season to protect non-hibernating grizzly bears A federal judge in Montana has significantly shortened the state's wolf trapping season to protect grizzly bears that have not yet begun hibernating from being injured by traps The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
US forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast U.S. Forest Service managers are urging people in the drought-stricken Southwest to forgo the fireworks this July Fourth, suggesting instead that cans of red, white and blue Silly String could be used to celebrate The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023
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
Bi-state sage grouse considered for threatened status, again Federal wildlife officials are again considering whether a sage grouse species deserves protection under the Endangered Species Act The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023
Flaring and Venting Spike in December Cold Snap Questions over whether cold weather in New Mexico an 'emergency.' Capital & Main · Jan 26, 2023
Changing the Playing Field Proposed legislation would dramatically change New Mexico’s principal oil and gas law. Capital & Main · Jan 18, 2023
US agencies sued over fate of rare Rio Grande minnow Environmentalists say the federal government isn’t doing enough to ensure the survival of the Rio Grande silvery minnow as drought tightens its grip on one of the longest rivers in the West The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
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