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Blackstone Merger Position Statement

February 17, 2026

CVNM worked tirelessly to pass the Energy Transition Act in 2019, committing the state’s electricity to be 100% clean energy by 2045. This was a landmark policy when passed, and resulted in the shuttering of one of the dirtiest coal plants in the nation – San Juan Generating Station. Thanks to the passage of the ETA, and subsequent policies incentivizing the renewable energy economy, in 2026 New Mexico is now a majority renewable energy state for the first time in our history.  However, in May 2025, private equity firm Blackstone Infrastructure Partners announced a $11.5 billion deal to acquire the state’s largest utility, Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM). CVNM is opposed to the Blackstone acquisition for the following reasons: 

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By Air, Public Lands, Water & Wildlife, Focus Areas, Accountability, Climate & Energy, People & Health, Water Quality & Land Restoration, Press Releases

Response to Trump Endangerment Finding Rollback

February 12, 2026

Today, the Trump Administration rescinded the Endangerment finding, which eliminates the Environmental Protection Act’s requirement to protect people from the pollution that causes climate change. The finding, instated in 2009, is the legal underpinning for nearly all climate regulations under the Clean Air Act for vehicles, power plants, and other pollution sources. In response, CVNM Chief Executive Officer Demis Foster issued the following statement: 

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By Press Releases, Air, Agendas, Climate & Energy, Legislature, People & Health, Priorities

“Climate Solutions Day” Urges Lawmakers to Address Present Climate Crisis

February 5, 2026

CVNM strongly supports this legislation because we know that global heating and climate change impacts everyone, and is a predominant contributing factor to driving human migration. Equity and climate justice require that all climate migrants–whether U.S. residents moving internally or international climate migrants crossing the border into the U.S.–be treated with respect and dignity.

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By Legislature, People & Health, Water Quality & Land Restoration, Priorities, Press Releases, Democracy, Agendas

Why CVNM Supports the Immigrant Safety Act

February 4, 2026

CVNM strongly supports this legislation because we know that global heating and climate change impacts everyone, and is a predominant contributing factor to driving human migration. Equity and climate justice require that all climate migrants–whether U.S. residents moving internally or international climate migrants crossing the border into the U.S.–be treated with respect and dignity.

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By Climate & Energy, Legislature, People & Health, Water Quality & Land Restoration, Press Releases, Air, Public Lands, Water & Wildlife, Democracy, Agendas, Accountability

‘Not here. Not in New Mexico’ – Legislative Session To Define the Future of Our Democratic State

February 2, 2026

CVNM strongly supports this legislation because we know that global heating and climate change impacts everyone, and is a predominant contributing factor to driving human migration. Equity and climate justice require that all climate migrants–whether U.S. residents moving internally or international climate migrants crossing the border into the U.S.–be treated with respect and dignity.

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By Democracy, Agendas, Climate & Energy, Legislature, People & Health, Water Quality & Land Restoration, Press Releases

CVNM Urges Legislature To Pass Critical Climate, Democracy, and Water Priorities

January 20, 2026

Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) announced several priority policies for the 2026 legislative session to protect New Mexico’s democracy, lands and water, and address the climate crisis. This year’s session convenes at a time of nationwide civil unrest, with state democratic lawmakers committing to prioritize action that protects the state from the harms and impacts of the Trump regime. The 2026 30-day legislative session is focused on fiscal priorities and the state budget. Other priorities were announced today as part of the Governor’s call during the State of the State Address. Those priorities include funding universal childcare, education reforms, road infrastructure, public safety, and more.

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By People & Health, Press Releases, Democracy, Climate & Energy

CVNM Statement in Response to Release of LCV’s Clean Energy for All State Successes Report

December 3, 2025

Today, the League of Conservation Voters released its annual Clean Energy Successes in the States report. The report details how 30 states, led by state affiliates in the Conservation Voters Movement (CVM), passed, funded, and implemented solutions to lower energy costs, advance clean energy, reduce harmful pollution, and tackle the climate crisis. The Trump administration has blocked clean energy and given handouts to the fossil fuel industry—policies that raise utility bills—even as the 2025 elections highlighted energy affordability as a top concern for people across the country.

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By Air, Democracy, Endorsements, Campaigns & Elections, Climate & Energy, People & Health, Press Releases

CVNM Announces Endorsements of Pro-Climate and Pro-Democracy Candidates In Las Cruces and Santa Fe Municipal Elections

September 22, 2025

On Monday September 22nd, 2025, Conservation Voters New Mexico announced several endorsements of pro-democracy and pro-climate candidates in the Las Cruces and Santa Fe municipal elections. The endorsements follow a rigorous process vetting candidates in contested races, including thorough questionnaires and interviews. Las Cruces and Santa Fe have ranked choice voting, allowing voters to cast ballots for multiple candidates in a given race. As a result, CVNM has issued dual endorsements for several races, encouraging voters to support all viable candidates running on pro-environmental platforms. 

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By People & Health, Press Releases, Air, Democracy, Endorsements, Campaigns & Elections, Climate & Energy

CVNM Announces Endorsements of Pro-Climate and Pro-Democracy Candidates In Albuquerque Municipal Election

August 26, 2025

Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) proudly endorsed a slate of pro-climate and pro-conservation candidates in the Albuquerque City Council and Mayoral races. The endorsement decision follows a rigorous process to vet eligible candidates, including questionnaires and interviews. Among those endorsed includes incumbent climate champion Mayor Tim Keller. During Mayor Keller’s tenure, Albuquerque became the first city in the nation to adopt the Justice40 initiative, set a goal to be net-zero emissions by 2050, and became one of the top 5 solar cities in the country by committing to 100% renewable power in 2025.

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By Democracy, Accountability, People & Health, Press Releases

CVNM Statement In Response to Voting Rights Act Celebrates 60th Anniversary

August 6, 2025

Conservation Voters New Mexico is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. The Voting Rights Act marked the culmination of years of struggle by the civil rights movement to put the voting protections contained in the 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution, adopted in 1868 and 1870 respectively, into statute.

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