By Adrian Hedden |April 8, 2022 When oil and gas wells are shut down and abandoned, dangers to local communities and the environment linger.
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‘A matter of life and death.’ New poll shows concern about environment among Latino voters
By Hannah Grover | New Mexico Political Report February 23, 2022 The majority of Latino voters in the western United States are concerned about climate change,
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Haaland touts Indigenous, conservation work in first year as interior secretary
By Scott Wyland – Santa Fe New Mexican Mar 16, 2022 This Editorial is property of the Santa Fe New Mexican. The original version is
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Editorial: Game Commission should serve public, not be rubber stamp
By the Albuquerque Journal Editorial Board January 19, 2022 This Editorial is property of the Albuquerque Journal. The original version is available here. The New Mexico Supreme
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Protecting the Gila River is the right thing to do
By Lori Gooday Ware | January 16, 2022 The Fort Sill Apache Tribe — descendants of the Chiricahua and Warm Springs Apaches — applaud Sens.
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Now is the time to address conservation needs
By Mark Allison, New Mexico Wild Executive Director and Jesse Deubel, New Mexico Wildlife Federation Executive Director Albuquerque Journal | November 29, 2021 The next few
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New Mexico’s American Rescue Plan funds could support environment, infrastructure
Adrian Hedden | Carlsbad Current Argus December 10, 2021 A budget proposed in the New Mexico House of Representatives included funding for numerous environmental initiatives like
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Consider water when considering Cow Creek development
Dear Editor In New Mexico, our resources are considered our most valuable asset. Although once rich with an abundance of water, we are quickly losing
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New Mexico Wild statement on Interior’s proposal to withdraw lands in Greater Chaco region from oil and gas leasing
New Mexico Wild Executive Director Mark Allison has issued the following statement in response to an announcement by President Joe Biden and the Department of
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Heinrich, Lujan seek wild and scenic river designation for the Gila
By Hannah Grover | New Mexico Political Report November 5, 2021 In the face of climate change and a history of proposals to dam or divert
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