The Biden-Harris Administration has made clear that conserving land, water and wildlife for future generations is an absolute priority.
The nature crisis and the climate crisis are inextricably linked. Conserving our land and water, and at the same time supporting communities in the necessary and inevitable transition away from dependence on fossil fuels, are priorities that the previous administration not only ignored, but moved backwards on.
New Mexico held the 2024 primary elections for federal, state and local offices. Leading up to the primaries, CVNM, through its coordinated political action committee CVNM Action Fund, supported candidates with commitments to taking bold action on climate, advancing conservation policies, and upholding democracy.
Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund
May 27, 2024
Created during the 2023 legislative session, the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund (LOE) does what has never been done in New Mexico. It invests long-term in supporting statewide programs that help protect and restore our lands, water, wildlife, and cultural heritage.
The Climate Policy Bureau (CPB) of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) is launching a series of community conversations to collect…
On April 22nd, in celebration of Earth Day, the Biden-Harris administration unveiled the Solar for All program, a historic $7 billion investment in clean energy deployment and access for every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. New Mexico was one of 60 entities selected and was awarded $156 million
Fifth Circuit Court Rationale
May 2, 2024
In August of 2023, the federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the NRC did not have authority under the federal Atomic Energy Act…
2024 Tax Credits A number of different tax-related items were proposed as bills and eventually consolidated into the tax omnibus bill, Adjust Income Tax Brackets…
2024 Legislative Outcome – NM Match Fund
March 7, 2024
There is an enormous, once-in-a-lifetime amount of federal funding currently available to the state of New Mexico for building climate resilience, conservation projects, creating renewable…
2024 Legislative Outcome – Clean Fuel Standards
March 5, 2024
HB 41 Clean Fuel Standards is the kind of bill that looks great at first glance but needs further analysis to understand its true implications….