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New Mexico Again Debates Greenhouse Gas Reductions as Snow Melts

February 11, 2026
Four people walk along the side of a rural road with mountains and shrubs in the background under a clear sky.

Lawmakers table bill to expand use of oilfield wastewater and shoot down another that would restrict drone use around “critical” infrastructure. by Jerry Redfern, Capital and Main This story was originally published at Capital and Main, a NMPBS partner. A contentious bill to dramatically reduce New Mexico’s greenhouse gas emissions remains in play at this…

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Six Years on, New Mexico Still Hasn’t Codified Governor’s Climate Goals

January 20, 2026
Natural gas is flared from a tall pipe at an industrial facility in a barren landscape during dusk, with various pipes and equipment visible in the foreground.

As the legislative session opens, lawmakers again will weigh a pledge to reduce emissions. Last year, two Democrats joined the GOP to sink it. by Jerry Redfern, Capital and Main This story was originally published at Capital and Main, a NMPBS partner. New Mexico’s 2026 legislative session marks the last chance for Gov. Michelle Lujan…

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