New methane rules for oil producers proposed

The New Mexico Environmental Department and the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department have released the first draft of New Mexico's plan to focus on methane emissions and lower levels…

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As markets slow, more cuts are due for NM’s energy producers

Coronavirus fears have continued to bind economies worldwide as global demand for oil is forecast to shrink for the first time since 2009. Oil prices fell Monday by the highest…

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Read more about the article NM Congressional Delegates opposed federal fracking ban proposal
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NM Congressional Delegates opposed federal fracking ban proposal

A Democrat sponsored house bill aims to ban fracking nationwide by 2025. The bill, which was sponsored by U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-N.Y.), U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen.…

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Las Cruces recruits new manufacturing start up “Big Tuna”

A new manufacturing firm with exclusive rights to produce and distribute high-density pipe products has elected to set up shop in Las Cruces. The company aims to support the oil…

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Could NM’s power grid benefit from “Pumped Hydro Storage”?

Under Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's ambitious Energy Transition Act, NM will ideally rely on solely renewable energy sources by 2050. But the question on the minds of many New Mexicans…

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NM Dairy farmers to produce clean energy using cow manure

Virginia-based Dominion Energy and Vanguard renewables Ag of Massachusetts have announced a $200 million partnership that will be funding projects at dairy farms in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada and…

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NM State Senator proposes temporary ban on fracking

Democratic state Senator Antoinette Sedillo Lopez of Albuquerque has pre-filed a legislative proposal for a temporary ban on the issuance of hydraulic fracking permits until 2024. She is proposing the…

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