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.
Conservation Voters New Mexico Honors Senator Carrie Hamblen at 15th Annual Legislative Reception
January 29, 2024
Santa Fe, N.M. – Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) will present State Senator Carrie Hamblen (SD-38, Doña Ana) with its 2024 Luminaria Award at CVNM’s…
SANTA FE – Today, the Biden Administration announced an immediate pause on permitting new methane gas projects and exports across the country. Liquified natural gas…
Statement From CVNM Following Passing of Former Governor and U.S. Congressman Bill Richardson
September 2, 2023
For Immediate Release September 2, 2023 Statement From CVNM Following Passing of Former Governor and U.S. Congressman Bill Richardson SANTA FE, NM – Today, Conservation Voters…
Albuquerque, NM – On June 1st, Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against major manufacturers around the country, such as 3M and DuPont, for…
Washington, D.C. – On June 2nd, Secretary Haaland and the Biden-Harris administration announced protections for the lands and cultural resources in the Greater Chaco region…
New Mexico, USA – An organized network of climate and environmental advocacy groups today applauded application submissions from the State of New Mexico and the…
The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM) applaud Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s comments at the Politico Energy Summit this afternoon reinvigorating her support for significant climate action.
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…