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NM’s Legislative Environmental Priorities

January 19, 2023
A man and woman sitting in chairs in front of a sunset.

01.19.23 – Our Land Senior Producer Laura Paskus speaks with State Sen. Peter Wirth, D-Santa Fe, a longtime advocate for action on the environment. He says optimistic that in the 60-day session in 2023, the New Mexico Legislature will act on bills related to water, energy, and the environment. Correspondent: Laura Paskus Guest(s): St. Sen.…

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Climate Change Impacts Hit Home for NMPBS

December 20, 2022
Mora fire.

12.23.2022 – This summer, the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire destroyed hundreds of homes in northern New Mexico. The fire also wreaked havoc on infrastructure like water systems, acequias, power lines, cell and internet towers—and even the NMPBS translator in Mora. NMPBS Chief Engineer Jason Quinn talks about the destruction of infrastructure as warming forests are…

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