Legislature

By JeffLegislature, People & Health, Democracy, Outcomes, Success Stories, Climate & Energy

Community Solar

November 20, 2023

New Mexico is blessed with the perfect profile of sun and wind to fully supply our energy needs. It is a perfect medley of clean, renewable resources that can provide for all New Mexicans. Tapping into this potential was the impetus behind the passage of Community Solar. Created during the 2021 legislative session, it aims to provide more New Mexicans access to clean local electricity.

By JeffPublic Lands, Water & Wildlife, Outcomes, Legislature, People & Health, Water Quality & Land Restoration

SB-1 Regional Water Resiliency Program

November 20, 2023

New Mexican water systems have suffered for years, unable to keep pace with changing demographics and climate change in the state. These volunteer programs have…

By JeffPeople & Health, Water Quality & Land Restoration, Public Lands, Water & Wildlife, Outcomes, Legislature

SB-337 Water Security Planning Act

November 20, 2023

As New Mexico grapples with issues of water management in our dry state, one positive step forward was the Water Policy and Infrastructure Planning Task…

By JeffDemocracy, Outcomes, Legislature

HB 4 -Voting Rights Protections

June 13, 2023

New Mexico’s Indigenous, low-income, rural, and communities of color are most severely affected by the symptoms of climate change – higher temperatures, worsening drought, and…

By JeffPublic Lands, Water & Wildlife, Outcomes, Success Stories, Legislature

Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund

June 13, 2023

Transformative legislation like Senate Bill 9, which created the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund, doesn’t take shape overnight. A surplus in the budget and bipartisan…

2023 Legislative Outcome: SB 53 Storage of Certain Radioactive Waste

May 11, 2023

The passage of SB 53, Storage of Certain Radioactive Waste, marked a significant step forward in New Mexico determining its own nuclear future.

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...

By mollyOutcomes, Legislature, Action Alerts, Press Releases

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…

By mollyClimate & Energy, Legislature

Tell the Senate Conservation Committee to support SB 520

March 6, 2023

Tell the Senate Conservation Committee to support SB 520 The Clean Future Act is the first step in codifying state climate action Tomorrow morning, the…