/tags/earthworks Earthworks en-US Copyright Tue, 24 May 2022 22:00:33 GMT /local-news/2022-05-24/analysis-shows-thousands-of-new-mexicans-at-risk-for-health-impacts-from-oil-and-gas-industry An analysis released Tuesday shows over 144,000 New Mexicans live or attend school near oil and gas operations. Environmental advocates are warning of health consequences and calling on the federal government to step up its regulation of the industry. Tue, 24 May 2022 22:00:33 GMT /local-news/2022-05-24/analysis-shows-thousands-of-new-mexicans-at-risk-for-health-impacts-from-oil-and-gas-industry Nash Jones /local-news/2021-12-01/advocates-call-on-epa-to-follow-nms-lead-on-methane-reduction The Environmental Protection Agency kicked off a series of public hearings Tuesday, Nov. 30, on its proposed rule to reduce methane from oil and gas operations. New Mexico is the second largest producer of oil in the nation, but also a leader in curbing air pollution from the industry. Local advocates called on the EPA to follow the state’s lead and strengthen the proposal. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:17:45 GMT /local-news/2021-12-01/advocates-call-on-epa-to-follow-nms-lead-on-methane-reduction Nash Jones /local-news/2015-01-05/new-mexicos-methane-problem Last week, The Washington Post ran a story about the enormous plume of methane being produced in New Mexico.As reporter Joby Warrick writes:According to… Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:10:23 GMT /local-news/2015-01-05/new-mexicos-methane-problem Laura Paskus