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…
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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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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...
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WIPP Recertification Public Comment Period
March 28, 2023
How do you feel about nuclear waste storage in New Mexico? Now’s your chance to speak up! The WIPP (Waste Isolation Pilot Plant) permit is…
2023 – A Tale of Two Legislatures
March 18, 2023
2023 – A Tale of Two Legislatures Conservation was a big winner, climate legislation largely failed SANTA FE – The 2023 legislative session ended…