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

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

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

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

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

CVNM Statement in Response to EPA Announcement Gutting Endangerment Finding

July 29, 2025

Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency is proposing a draft rule eliminating the endangerment finding and repealing all resulting greenhouse gas emissions regulations for motor vehicles and engines, in particular the Clean Car and Truck Standards.

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

Conservation Voters New Mexico Condemns Final Budget Reconciliation Bill

July 3, 2025

President Trump’s budget bill cleared the House on a final and narrow vote of 218-214, concurring with changes made in the U.S. Senate earlier this week. All of the House Democrats and two Republicans, Representative Fitzpatrick (PA) and Representative Massie (KY) voted “no.” The legislation now heads to Trump’s desk for signing, despite widespread backlash and the legislation’s numerous devastating provisions and tremendous fiscal impact. The final package includes provisions that will have a disproportionate impact on New Mexico and low-income families, including slashed funding for Medicaid and SNAP food assistance, repeal of Inflation Reduction Act dollars and tax credits, dismantled programs for workforce training and student loans, and more

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