Governor Wants Stricter Vehicle Emissions Standards for New Mexico | The Line

October 4, 2019 –Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has jumped on the bandwagon with a group of states to emulate California’s emissions standards. It’s becoming a case of states’ rights vs. federal rights, as the EPA has revoked California’s standards for vehicle emissions (California plans to sue.) Will the same happen in New Mexico? Gene Grant and The Line opinion panel debate the pros and cons of tougher clean air laws in our state.

Line Panelists:
Eric Griego, former NM state senator
Mary Hudetz, reporter, Associated Press
Serge Martinez, professor, UNM School of Law
Rachel Sams, editor, Albuquerque Business First

For Further Reading:
New Mexico to enact stricter vehicle emissions standards – Albuquerque Journal

Minnesota, New Mexico to adopt California vehicle emissions rules – Reuters

New Mexico enters fray over vehicle emission standards – Associated Press