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

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Today, the Trump Administration rescinded the Endangerment finding, which eliminates the Environmental Protection Act’s requirement to protect people from the pollution that causes climate change.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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“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 Press Releases, Democracy, Agendas, Legislature, People & Health, Water Quality & Land Restoration, Priorities

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

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

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 Endorsements, Accountability, Campaigns & Elections, Press Releases

CVNM Endorses Stephanie Telles Ahead of December 9th Runoff Election

December 3, 2025

Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) issued an endorsement for Albuquerque City Council candidate Stephanie Telles ahead of the city’s December 9th runoff election. The endorsement follows a questionnaire process and thorough vetting by staff and board members. Telles is running against land developer Joshua Neal in their bid to represent District 1 on the City Council. 

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By Public Lands, Water & Wildlife, Accountability, Water Quality & Land Restoration, Press Releases

CVNM Statement in Response to Water Quality Control Commission Dismissal of Public Comment

November 13, 2025

Today, during a Water Quality Control Commission public meeting, Commission members publicly dismissed and prohibited public comment on oilfield wastewater (misleadingly called produced water) or items pertaining to the agenda. This decision was announced after a long queue of members of the public lined up to speak in objection to the Commission’s July decision to rehear an oilfield wastewater rule adopted in May 2025.

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By Press Releases, Democracy, Endorsements, Accountability, Campaigns & Elections

CVNM Statement in Response to Passage of Funding for Public Broadcasting

October 2, 2025

Overnight, the state legislature passed House Bill 1, appropriating funding to critical public programs that have been stripped of support by Congress and the Trump Administration. Included in the legislation is $5.6 million in dedicated funding for public broadcasting, and $430,000 to support public radio and television in Indigenous communities. The state appropriations fall on the heels of a federal government shutdown due to stalled negotiations in Congress, and an unpopular deeply partisan budget package

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