The governor’s short-term goals included asking lawmakers to approve $500 million for a Strategic Water Supply, $250 million for the Land of Enchantment Conservation Fund and smaller amounts for conservation work, outdoor recreation infrastructure and other projects.
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Climate Crisis in New Mexico: Fast Profits, Slow Policies
By Aldo Jurado, Andres Torres, Brigid Driscoll, Joaquin Gonzalez, Joey Wagner, Lara Sullivan, Taylor Gibson
New Mexico produces more oil and gas than all states except Texas. So how does its Democratic governor and state legislature plan to address the climate change crisis? Our team of student reporters went in search of answers.