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New Mexico’s Governor Declares Drought Emergency. Sort Of.

A large plume of smoke rises into the sky from a wildfire burning in a rural landscape with trees, open land, and distant hills.

A warming climate — fueled in part by the state’s oil and gas production — has parched rivers and turned forests to tinder. This story was originally published at Capital & Main, a NMPBS partner. By Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main In late May, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office sent out a press release announcing…

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Many on Navajo Nation Blindsided by Hydrogen Pipeline Change

A single oil pumpjack operates in a dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation and scattered shrubs.

Pipeline company touts helping the nation; letter writing campaign raises questions. Critic says, “Just pipe the natural gas.” This story was originally published at Capital & Main, a NMPBS partner. By Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main The company at the center of a controversial green energy project connecting New Mexico and Arizona has changed plans…

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