Ellen Loehman, Author at Rio Grande Chapter

PNM cites ETA in proposing 100% solar and storage to replace nuclear

After announcing it would drop one of its leases in the Palo Verde Nuclear plant last year, this month PNM proposed replacing the energy with 100% solar and battery. In support of its proposal, PNM cited the Energy Transition Act’s requirements and the Public Regulation Commission’s decision last year to choose a 100% solar/storage proposal rather than PNM’s favored gas-inclusive replacement scenario for San Juan Generating Station coal. The replacement proposal will need to be approved by the commission.

NM Environmental Groups Praises Haaland’s Secretarial Orders on Climate, Energy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 16, 2021Contact: Camilla Feibelman, camilla.feibelman@sierraclub.org, 505.715.8388 NM Environmental Groups Praises Haaland’s Secretarial Orders on Climate, Energy WASHINGTON, D.C. — Interior Secretary Haaland today issued two executive orders prioritizing action on climate change and revoking Trump administration

Earth Month Events – 2021

Join your fellow New Mexicans online or in small groups to celebrate our home – learn something or make it better.

Statements on Congressional Review Act resolution for methane safeguards

Senators Heinrich, King, and Markey and Majority Leader Schumer introduced a resolution in the Senate and U.S. Reps. DeGette, Peters, and Lamb introduced a resolution in the House that would reinstate the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2016 methane pollution safeguards.

New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission finalizes rules

The New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission finalized a new rule proposed by the state’s Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department to limit venting and flaring of methane by the oil and gas industry. The OCC rule marks an important step forward in reducing methane waste, a significant climate pollutant, and holding the oil and gas industry accountable for the tremendous amounts of greenhouse gases it is currently emitting in New Mexico.

Hike of the Week: Sierra Ladrones and Riley Ghost Town

Head on over to the Socorro area for a great hike and rock-hounding in the ghost town of Riley.

Hike of the Week: Taos West Rim Trail

The Taos West Rim Trail takes off at the high bridge and heads south along the Rio Grande.

Hike of the Week: La Llorona River Park Trail

How about a nice hike on the Rio in Las Cruces?

Hike of the Week: Martineztown History & Culture Walk

This short urban outing takes you to one of Albuquerque’s urban neighborhoods.

Greater Chaco Coalition Responds to DOI Virtual Forum on Federal Oil and Gas Leasing

In response to The Department of the Interior virtual public forum the Greater Chaco Coalition, a collaborative effort between over 200 Indigenous community leaders and groups, environmental justice advocates, and environmental groups representing thousands of New Mexicans and millions of Americans issued a public statement that the oil and gas leasing program must be fundamentally reformed.