By Jonathan Fjeld | KOB ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Several of the state’s national forests announced Thursday they will be easing fire restrictions at the end
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Flash flooding imminent for Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak burn scar
By Matthew Reisen / Journal Staff Writer The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the area surrounding the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire.
Read MoreAfter the fire Residents are left on their own to face major flooding
By Lindsay Fendt – Searchlight New Mexico TIERRA MONTE — Two weeks after the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire tore across his family ranch, Jerry Gomez
Read MoreLawsuit targets oil and gas drilling permits issued in New Mexico by Biden administration
By Adrian Hedden – Carlsbad Current-Argus A federal lawsuit could overturn multiple oil and gas drilling permits issued under the administration of President Joe Biden, who during
Read MoreGov. Lujan Grisham talks state’s oil and gas methane rules, climate change before Congress
By Adrian Hedden – Carlsbad Current-Argus New Mexico Gov. Michell Lujan Grisham sat before a Congressional committee focused on addressing climate change Tuesday, touting her
Read MoreSen. Heinrich’s wildlife conservation bill passes U.S. House, awaits vote on Senate Floor
By Adrian Hedden – Carlsbad Current-Argus An effort led by New Mexico’s senior U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich to unlock federal funding to help recover endangered species in
Read MoreSixty-Six Fire burns 30 acres, forces evacuations
By Sam Smith – KOAT Action News The Sixty-Six Fire has burned at least 30 acres and has forced mandatory evacuations near Carnuel. Several structures
Read MoreNew Mexico proposes protections for northern rivers and streams
By Theresa Davis – Journal Staff Writer The state Water Quality Control Commission on Tuesday considered a petition to designate 125 miles of northern New
Read MoreMr. President: Act to mitigate climate change
By Andrew Black, Jesse Deubel and Max Trujillo When President Joe Biden visits New Mexico this week, he will witness firsthand unfathomable devastation and loss.
Read MoreOil and gas air pollution in Permian Basin draws concern from congressional committee
By Adrian Hedden Carlsbad Current Argus Video provided by Newsy Newslook A congressional committee investigated some of the largest oil and gas companies in the
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