/tags/rio-grande-chapter-sierra-club Rio Grande Chapter Sierra Club en-US Copyright Mon, 17 Apr 2023 23:29:06 GMT /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/2023-01-11/permian-basin-oil-and-gas-leases-garner-opposition The Bureau of Land Management is set to auction off over 3200 acres of New Mexico’s land to oil and gas companies after public comment expires in early February. Amid a growing climate crisis, environmentalists are voicing their concerns with this expansion in fossil fuel development in the southwest. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:55:11 GMT /local-news/2023-01-11/permian-basin-oil-and-gas-leases-garner-opposition Bryce Dix /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/2017-10-05/oil-and-gas-industry-enviromental-advocates-react-to-ruling-on-methane-emissions-limits A federal judge on Wednesday denied efforts to delay an Obama era regulation that’s intended to reduced methane waste.Oil and gas industry representatives… Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:38:50 GMT /local-news/2017-10-05/oil-and-gas-industry-enviromental-advocates-react-to-ruling-on-methane-emissions-limits /public-health-new-mexico/2017-06-10/advocates-file-lawsuit-over-trump-hold-on-methane-rules The Environmental Protection Agency and the Trump Administration are facing a lawsuit after they suspended a rule to curb oil and gas industry methane… Sat, 10 Jun 2017 12:17:45 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2017-06-10/advocates-file-lawsuit-over-trump-hold-on-methane-rules