The Climate Policy Bureau (CPB) of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) is launching a series of community conversations to collect…
Water Project Volunteer, Socorro, New Mexico
Photo of Madera Canyon Wildlife Water Volunteer Project by Carlos Madril, Wildlife Management Biologist for the BLM New Mexico Socorro Field Office.
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When our leaders fail to listen to us, their constituents – or even to ask what we want for our future – we inform and educate them. We hold them accountable. To us, that’s what it means to be a Conservation Voter.
The only way we can protect what we hold dear—our blue skies, the water that’s our lifeblood, our Land of Enchantment—is through people power. We know that when a groundswell of people like you elevate your voices, our elected officials are forced to listen.
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In order to pass strong laws that protect New Mexico’s environment, we believe it is critical to engage in the electoral process.
Through our work with both CVNM Action Fund and CVNM Verde Voters Fund, we let voters know that—for New Mexico’s air, land, water and communities—who we elect matters.
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CVNM’s Legislative Outcomes 2nd Edition
February 19, 2024
In every session, CVNM identifies bills that impact the air we breathe, the water we drink, our public lands and treasured wildlife, and our diverse communities. We evaluate each conservation-related bill and determine our top priority bills, other bills we’ll support, and any we oppose.
Our Chile is Better than Colorado’s. The State’s Federal Matching Fund Should Be, Too.
February 5, 2024
For years, Colorado and New Mexico have engaged in a heated debate over which state leads when it comes to food, culture, and, of course, green chile. As New Mexicans, we know first-hand that nothing beats our state traditions, although our Southwestern neighbors like Colorado disagree.
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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.
On April 22nd, in celebration of Earth Day, the Biden-Harris administration unveiled the Solar for All program, a historic $7 billion investment in clean energy deployment and access for every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. New Mexico was one of 60 entities selected and was awarded $156 million
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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.
On April 22nd, in celebration of Earth Day, the Biden-Harris administration unveiled the Solar for All program, a historic $7 billion investment in clean energy deployment and access for every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. New Mexico was one of 60 entities selected and was awarded $156 million
WIPP Renewal Permit Finalization
December 19, 2023
In the northern reaches of the Chihuahuan Desert, 30 miles east of the town of Carlsbad and the Pecos River, sits the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). It is the nation’s only deep repository for transuranic nuclear waste, storing such waste from around the country.
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The CVNM Scorecard is a cornerstone of our work to connect you to the issues that matter to you. It provides the information you need to determine whether your legislators are voting in line with your conservation values. The Scorecard also reveals the behind-the-scenes stories of what happens during legislative sessions.
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If a legislator voted in support of the pro-conservation position, his or her vote is recorded on the chart as a check mark ; votes against the conservation position are indicated with an . Through the years, many legislators have earned a score of 100% for their commitment to protecting the air we breathe, the water we drink and the land where we live and play!
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The 56th Legislature
The New Mexico state legislature is comprised of 42 senators and 70 representatives, for a total of 112 members. The Senate began the 2023 legislative session with 27 Democrats and 15 Republicans and the House of Representatives includes 25 Republicans, and 45 Democrats.
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Legislative Sessions
Our representatives meet in January and February each year for the legislative session. A legislature in New Mexico, such as the 56th Legislature, consists of two sessions split into two-year cycles. In odd-numbered years, legislators convene for a long session of 60 days. In even-numbered years, they meet for a short session of 30 days.
During a short session, only budget matters and issues approved by the governor may be considered. New Mexico legislative sessions are among the shortest in the country.
Citizen Legislature
New Mexico is one of only a handful of states that has a “citizen legislature,” meaning that our legislators do not receive a salary for their service. Most hold jobs outside of their work as public officials.
In fact, our state constitution prohibits any monetary compensation other than a modest allowance for mileage and expenses for attending sessions and interim committee meetings.
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