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

By Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main | May 22, 2026

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,…

Rio Grande could run partially dry in Albuquerque before the end of May

By Mark Haslett | May 15, 2026

by Mark Haslett, KUNM This story was originally published at KUNM, a NMPBS partner. A historically dry winter and early spring in New Mexico could lead to stretches of the Rio Grande running dry in…

With Promises of Money, Controversial Gas Pipeline on Navajo Nation Passes First Hurdle

By Jerry Redfern, Capital & Main | May 8, 2026

Pipeline would cross 234 miles of tribal land in New Mexico and Arizona. Committee hearing schedule catches community group off guard. by Jerry Redfern, Capital and Main This story was originally published at Capital and…

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A Trump Lawsuit, Oil Money — and a Little Something Different

By Jeff Proctor May 29, 2026

By now, most of you know the Trump administration has sued New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque over their immigration enforcement policies. This week, we get some local reaction…