Two clean water bills working their way through the Legislature would significantly expand the state’s ability to protect state waters…
Energy needs take center stage in committee meeting
Energy infrastructure and economic opportunities were the focus of an Oct. 15 committee meeting held at Central New Mexico Community…
Advocates hope to see more green legislation in 2024
Want to know what advocates are hoping to see in the upcoming session of the New Mexico State Legislature? Joe…
Researchers say oil and gas activity leading to more geohazards
The petrochemical industry has deformed the landscape in the Permian Basin.
NM governor gets low grades (at home) on climate change
When Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham took office, she promised to cut greenhouse gases and embrace clean energy – a radical…
County animal shelter urges adoptions
By Alyssa BuchananThe Bernalillo County Animal Shelter is desperate for help. With overcrowding at the shelter they are hoping to…
Can a mine near the Pecos river be stopped
By Alicia Inez Guzman/Searchlight NMA unique NM coalition is battling the project to prevent widespread harm — and deja vu.
NM Legislature introduces bill to block Holtec nuclear waste site
By Lindsay Fendt/Searchlight NMEfforts to limit the amount of nuclear waste in New Mexico took a major step forward Wednesday…
Climate Crisis in New Mexico: Fast Profits, Slow Policies
By Aldo Jurado, Andres Torres, Brigid Driscoll, Joaquin Gonzalez, Joey Wagner, Lara Sullivan, Taylor GibsonNew Mexico produces more oil and…