Action Alerts

By JeffPublic Lands, Water & Wildlife, Water Quality & Land Restoration, Action Alerts, Petitions

Action Alert: Help Protect New Mexico’s Special Waters

November 8, 2024

We have a landmark chance to get strong water quality protections for headwater streams on the Jemez, the Rio Hondo and in the Upper Rio Grande. Last month, the Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) held a hearing on designating the Upper Pecos watershed as an Outstanding Natural Resource Water (ONRW), the most protective water quality designation under the Clean Water Act. There was near-unanimous public comment in support of that designation, including from Conservation Voters, and we expect the WQCC will approve the designation at a future meeting.

Action Alert: You have a chance to help shape New Mexico’s climate future

May 15, 2024

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…

By JeffAgendas, Outcomes, Legislature, Action Alerts, Featured Stories

CVNM’s Legislative Outcomes 2nd Edition

February 19, 2024

In every session, CVNM identifies bills that impact the air we breathe, the water we drink, our public lands and treasured wildlife, and our diverse communities. We evaluate each conservation-related bill and determine our top priority bills, other bills we’ll support, and any we oppose.

By JeffAgendas, Legislators, Accountability, Legislature, Action Alerts, Priorities

Our Chile is Better than Colorado’s. The State’s Federal Matching Fund Should Be, Too.

February 5, 2024

For years, Colorado and New Mexico have engaged in a heated debate over which state leads when it comes to food, culture, and, of course, green chile. As New Mexicans, we know first-hand that nothing beats our state traditions, although our Southwestern neighbors like Colorado disagree.

Need to Fully Fund Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund

December 5, 2023

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.

By JeffAir, Climate & Energy, People & Health, Action Alerts

Help Get Clean Cars Across the Finish Line

November 10, 2023

Your chance to help push Advanced Clean Cars and Clean Trucks rules across the finish line happens next week, November 13-15! The hearings by the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) are happening in Albuquerque at the NM State Bar.

By JeffClimate & Energy, People & Health, Action Alerts, Air

Show your support for clean air and clean cars

October 27, 2023

Help Support Clean Air and Clean Cars You have an opportunity to weigh in on rules to support a clean transportation transition. In November, the…

By JeffPublic Lands, Water & Wildlife, Action Alerts

Let the BLM know you Support Prioritizing Conservation

May 24, 2023

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering a transformational change to how they manage public lands. The agency’s Conservation and Landscape Health Proposed Rule…

By JeffAgendas, Outcomes, Legislature, Action Alerts

CVNM’s 2023 Legislative Summary

March 31, 2023

Conservation Voters New Mexico Legislative Outcomes, 2023 Legislative Agenda In every session, CVNM identifies bills that impact the air we breathe, the water we...