New Mexico held the 2024 primary elections for federal, state and local offices. Leading up to the primaries, CVNM, through its coordinated political action committee CVNM Action Fund, supported candidates with commitments to taking bold action on climate, advancing conservation policies, and upholding democracy.
Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund
May 27, 2024
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.
This year, the New Mexico Legislature passed a $10.2 billion budget including the most significant environmental investments in state history. Over $400 million was allocated to once-in-a-generation climate and conservation programs in the state’s budget bill, House Bill 2.
CVNM Statement on State Senate Passage of HB 41
February 14, 2024
Clean Fuels will reduce air pollution and improve health outcomes for New Mexico communities. Yesterday, the New Mexico Senate passed HB 41 Clean Transportation Fuel Standards by a vote of 26 to 15.
CVNM’s Response to the Sackett Decision
January 26, 2024
On May 25th, 2023, the Supreme Court released a devastating ruling eliminating federal safeguards for our waterways by gutting the Clean Waters Act. In the…
The need for state oil and gas reform
January 25, 2024
New Mexico’s oil and gas industry is one of the largest in the Mountain West. The Permian Basin in southeast New Mexico contains three of…
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.
Join us for Climate Justice Day at the Roundhouse Feb 23
February 16, 2023
Join us for Climate Justice Day at the Roundhouse February 23rd Join our community and fellow advocates in making climate justice a reality. Attend Climate…
Once-in-a-generation conservation funding bill passes Senate!
February 15, 2023
Once-in-a-generation conservation funding bill passes Senate! On February 14th, New Mexico took a big step toward establishing the state’s first dedicated, sustainable funding for land…