Energy

New Mexico Environment Department Watch Alert: 153 Enforcement Actions Initiated; 69 Resolved In March 2026

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is highlighting the ongoing success of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program that provides the public with consistent and timely information about the Department’s enforcement actions across environmental protection, public health, and worker safety programs.

By making enforcement data accessible, Enforcement Watch reinforces NMED’s commitment to New Mexico residents for accountability and regulatory compliance statewide.

Launched in May 2023, Enforcement Watch shares monthly Read More

County Board Of Public Utilities To Meet April 15

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom.

The agenda has been published and the complete packet is available here.

To watch BPU meetings, click here. Read More

New Mexico Gas Company Shares Critical Reminder To Homeowners … Always Call 811 Before Digging!

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NMGC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) reminds customers to call 811 before starting any digging projects. Accidentally striking a natural gas line creates a dangerous condition for homeowners, neighbors and first responders.

Consider the potential presence of underground utilities inches below the surface when planning jobs like planting trees or bushes, pulling stumps, installing fence posts, working on irrigation systems or any other projects that require digging.

“Calling 811 to get utility lines marked before any digging project protects families, neighbors Read More

Currier: New Mexico Energy—Proud to Be Here, Ready to Be Seen

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By MISSI CURRIER
President & CEO
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association

I grew up in Carlsbad, New Mexico. I went away for college, but I came back as quickly as I could. Coming home was always the goal, and I’m proud to be back. I love this state. I love its people, its landscape, and its stubborn independence. The oil and gas industry I represent is made up of people just like me: New Mexicans who were born here, who raised families here, who chose to build their lives and their livelihoods here.

So, I’ll confess that reading about Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows entertaining the idea of expanding Read More

NNSA Issues Final Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement And Record Of Decision For Expanded Operations For Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) today issued its Final Site-Wide Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision to implement an Expanded Operations Alternative to manage Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in the coming years.

The Record of Decision accompanies completion of LANL’s Sitewide Environmental Impact Statement, which followed the National Environmental Policy Act to evaluate potential environmental impacts of three options for continuing LANL Read More

Los Alamos Public Utilities To Host Tour De Sewer!

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COUNTY News:

No longer just a pipe dream, the new wastewater treatment facility in White Rock is a state-of-the-art site representing a pipeline of success. The public is invited to plunge into a tour of the site, 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8. The tour is free but space is limited. Tickets are available at ladpu.com/tour.

Officially called the White Rock Water Resource Reclamation Facility (WRRF), the new plant went online in 2024. A decade prior, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) began flushing out a plan to replace the original White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant, built Read More

Pluma Construction, ForeFront Power And Standard Solar Bring 48.4 MW Community Solar Portfolio To New Mexico

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — NM-based Pluma Construction, ForeFront Power and Standard Solar, today announced an eight-project, 48.4 megawatt (MW) community solar portfolio across New Mexico that is expanding access to subscriber-based solar statewide. New Mexico’s Pluma Construction developed the projects with support from ForeFront Power. Standard Solar acquired the projects and will be the long-term owner and operator of the portfolio. Solstice is leading subscriptions and customer acquisition.

These projects are among the first community solar facilities to be delivered through Read More

New Mexico Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Deploys Energy Coaches, Website Easing Path To Clean-Energy Savings

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EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is deploying “energy coaches” to guide New Mexicans through the process of applying for the state’s array of energy-efficiency tax credit and rebate programs.

EMNRD’s Energy Conservation and Management Division (ECAM) currently administers more than 30 tax credits and rebates offering savings on items ranging from solar energy systems to electric vehicles and energy-efficient home appliances. There also are programs that can help businesses, non-profit organizations and local and Tribal governments reduce Read More

DOE’s Office Of Environmental Management Awards $20M Financial Assistance Cooperative Agreement To FIU To Advance Nuclear Cleanup, Innovation

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DOE News:

CINCINNATI, OH — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) announced today that it has awarded a noncompetitive cooperative agreement, valued at $20 million, to Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida. The five-year agreement, effective March 1, 2026, supports FIU’s Applied Research Center (ARC) in advancing environmental research, development, and innovative testing and evaluation programs.

Through this award, ARC will focus on four critical areas of Cold War nuclear legacy cleanup:

  • Radioactive waste processing
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