CVNM Blog
The Energy Transition Act (ETA) – Myths & Facts
The Energy Transition Act (ETA) is a keystone piece of climate and just transition legislation that was passed into law in 2019. Thanks to this policy, New Mexico has adopted a transformative clean energy standard calling for New Mexico to be 100% carbon neutral by 2045. The ETA will save rate-payers money, improve our [read more…]
Dogs of CVNM
The Dogs of CVNM 10 staff members, 15 dogs… Atalaya (Demis Foster) – Atalaya Burrito is a Blue Heeler mix who rescued her family at the Española Humane shelter. She is 5 years old and now lives with her pack in Santa Fe. She loves running through forests and rivers, rolling in the snow, and [read more…]
We’re Hiring: Business Administrator
Title: Business Administrator / Conservation Voters New Mexico & CVNM Education Fund Status: Full time, Exempt Reports to: Deputy Director, Operations and Finance General Description Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) and CVNM Education Fund are a family of nonprofit organizations headquartered in Santa Fe, NM. Our vision is for New Mexicans to thrive in just, resilient [read more…]
Constitutional Amendment Ballot Initiative #1 – Reforming the Public Regulation Commission
This November, with Constitutional Amendment Ballot Initiative #1, New Mexico voters will decide how we structure our state’s utility regulatory agency, called the Public Regulation Commission (PRC). The PRC regulates electric and gas utilities, among other industries. Most New Mexicans spend thousands of dollars every year heating, cooling and powering their homes and businesses. [read more…]
Voting in New Mexico
The General Election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Visit the Secretary of State’s Voter Portal to find information on voter registration, county clerk offices, absentee and early voting, and polling location. This information is also available at your County Clerk’s office. Voter registration In New Mexico, you can still register at the county clerk and [read more…]
A bold vision for New Mexico
A bold vision for New Mexico By: Charles de Saillan, CVNM Board President & CVNM 2020 Legislative Reception keynote speaker We are facing what many people are calling – correctly – a climate crisis. Two years ago, in 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a report warning us that if we are to [read more…]
Conservation Voters New Mexico Honors Representative Georgene Louis At 14th Annual Legislative Reception
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Molly Taylor, 505-554-4115 or Molly@cvnm.org Santa Fe, N.M. — Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) will present State Representative Georgene Louis (HD 13, Bernalillo) with the 2020 Luminaria Award at CVNM’s 14th annual Legislative Reception on January 29th. CVNM’s annual Legislative Reception is a dynamic gathering of policymakers, business leaders and community [read more…]
CVNM’s 2020 Legislative Priorities
CVNM’s 2020 Legislative Priorities 2019 was a significant year for protecting our public lands and investing in our renewable energy future. During the last twelve months, New Mexico established a new government office—the Outdoor Recreation Division—that is tasked with building a thriving ecotourism economy and increasing access for youth to the outdoors. The Lujan Grisham [read more…]
Tell PNM and EPE to support Community Solar
Utilities need to support making clean energy like solar more accessible for more New Mexican families. CVNM continues to advocate for Community Solar – but your utility needs to hear that you support it too. Send PNM and EPE a message now.» New Mexico’s largest electric providers need to support Community Solar They need to [read more…]
CVNM on methane rule
The Environment Department and Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department are hosting public meetings this week and next week as part of the methane rule-making process. We’re at the Albuquerque meeting and share below the public comment Ben Shelton, Conservation Voters New Mexico’s political and legislative director, will be sharing on behalf of our organization. [read more…]