NMIPL IN THE NEWS

Poll on Renewable Energy

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A recent paper and poll on renewable energy and addressing methane pollution was recently released for New Mexico which supports both actions 

If you would like to offer comments in support of State Methane Pollution rules here’s the email address for submitting comments on the state methane rule
nm.methanestrategy@state.nm.us

Also they have a website where you can sign up for their lists
https://www.env.nm.gov/new-mexico-methane-strategy/

Oppose Bailouts for Fossil Fuel Polluters

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We have joined with other concerned organizations to promote action to stop the pollutor bailout.

While all of us have been working to flatten the curve and support those on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis, the fossil fuel industry has been working feverishly to profit off the pandemic.

Ask your Representative to sign onto letters and pieces of legislation opposing the Big Oil Bailout.   (Read More)

Protect the Gila River

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The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (ISC) released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Gila River diversion project (NM Unit) proposed by the NM Central Arizona Project (CAP) Entity.
As joint leads for the NEPA process the BOR and the ISC are taking public comment until June 8 on four diversion/storage action alternatives and the no action alternative.
Tell the Bureau of Reclamation to select the No Action Alternative

It’s well past time to stop wasting NM Unit Funds on the failed Gila diversion planning process and instead direct funding to priority community water projects to meet the needs of everyone in southwest New Mexico. Read More

Carlsbad Current Argus. Sep. 3, 2020 New Mexico finalizes oil and gas wastewater regulations, lawmakers hear testimony (Rev. Nick King Quoted)

Las Cruces Sun-News,  Aug. 19, 2020, Report on solving climate crisis brings hope (Co-authored by Michael Sells, Clara Sims and Edith Yanez)

Santa Fe New Mexican, Aug. 15, 2020 Vote your values this November  (Commentary by Larry Rasmussen and Tabitha Arnold)