This article from reporter Adrian Hedden published in the Carlsbad Current Argus on Aug. 25 illustrates the importance of the coming election for our efforts to address climate change.
“Pollution from oil and gas and ways to stop the resulting damage to the environment promised to be central themes in New Mexico’s November election along with its policy-driven 2023 legislative session in January.
A poll of 600 New Mexicans from across the state conducted by the Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) election advocacy partner EDF Action showed voters favored taking stronger action on climate change and candidates who purported they would do so.
New Mexican voters will decide in November if Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will continue her administration’s work on tougher pollution controls for energy developers in the next four years, or if Republican candidate Mark Ronchetti will be empowered to enact his plan to deregulate the industry to drive up production and state revenue.”
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Oil and gas is big business for New Mexico, but it comes with an even bigger cost. Oil and gas production remains a burden for New Mexico’s land and its people. While Big Oil’s profits increase, New Mexico pays the price. The truth is pollution is at unacceptable levels in New Mexico wreaking havoc on our land, air, and our people.
