Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main, Author at New Mexico In Focus

At This New Mexico Park, Mountain Bikers Pedal Amid Hundreds of Oil Wells

June 12, 2026

A cyclist wearing a helmet and gloves pauses on a dirt trail, looking toward oil pump jacks and equipment in a fenced area under a clear blue sky.

The Glade Run Recreation Area is a destination for cyclists, hikers, birders and other outdoor enthusiasts in the middle of a declining oilfield. by Jerry Redfern, Capital and Main This story was originally published at Capital and Main, a NMPBS partner. The Glade Run Recreation Area on the outskirts of Farmington, New Mexico hosts cattle,…

70-Foot Wastewater Geyser Reflects New Mexico’s Latest Oilfield Challenge

May 22, 2026

Three side-by-side photos show a dust devil forming and rising in a dry, open area near buildings under a clear blue sky.

It’s a towering example of the contentious debate over what to do with the state’s ever-growing supply of oilfield waste. by Jerry Redfern, Capital and Main This story was originally published at Capital and Main, a NMPBS partner. At first, he thought it was smoke. Jackie Onsurez was driving the bustling New Mexico highway between…