/tags/conservation-groups conservation groups en-US Copyright Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:31:12 GMT /local-news/2023-08-16/as-rule-overhaul-begins-conservationists-want-drastic-changes-for-the-colorado-river This week, the federal government officially started a process to overhaul the rules governing a crucial river in the Southwest that provides 40 million people with drinking water. The Colorado River’s current rules are set to expire in 2026 and conservationists want a drastic change. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:31:12 GMT /local-news/2023-08-16/as-rule-overhaul-begins-conservationists-want-drastic-changes-for-the-colorado-river Bryce Dix /local-news/2023-04-17/new-mexico-groups-issue-joint-disapproval-of-climate-vetoes Many climate scientists and researchers point to meaningful legislative action as the most effective path forward to both mitigate and adapt to a changing climate. New Mexico’s past legislative session had climate groups feeling hopeful –– but a series of line-item vetoes from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham left them disappointed. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:29:06 GMT /local-news/2023-04-17/new-mexico-groups-issue-joint-disapproval-of-climate-vetoes Bryce Dix /local-news/2019-10-02/nmda-launches-pilot-program-to-support-healthy-soil The Healthy Soil Act was signed into law earlier this year and it created a grant of $175,000 for farmers and ranchers to maintain soil health by doing… Wed, 02 Oct 2019 23:16:00 GMT /local-news/2019-10-02/nmda-launches-pilot-program-to-support-healthy-soil Taylor Velazquez