By Susan Morée, NM Political Report The Rio Grande will receive better protection from contaminated stormwater runoff, thanks to a new decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA’s decision requires permit applications from Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and the New Mexico Department of Transportation for stormwater discharge. This permitting process […]
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EPA decision will improve water quality in Rio Grande
By Susan Morée, NM Political Report The Rio Grande will receive better protection from contaminated stormwater runoff, thanks to a new decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA’s decision requires permit applications from Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and the New Mexico Department of Transportation for stormwater discharge. This permitting process […]
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COVID-19 cases on the rise in New Mexico
By Susan Morée, NM Political Report The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ranked New Mexico as “very high” for COVID-19 for the past two weeks. During the last week of November, the CDC reported New Mexico as the only state it rated as “very high” for the respiratory infection. The most current […]
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COVID-19 cases on the rise in New Mexico
By Susan Morée, NM Political Report The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ranked New Mexico as “very high” for COVID-19 for the past two weeks. During the last week of November, the CDC reported New Mexico as the only state it rated as “very high” for the respiratory infection. The most current […]
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GSD secretary stepping down at end of year
By Matthew Reichbach, NM Political Report Another member of the governor’s cabinet is leaving. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office on Friday afternoon said Robert Doucette will leave his post as cabinet secretary of the General Services Department at the end of the year. The governor’s office said Deputy Cabinet Secretary Anna Silva will serve as […]
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GSD secretary stepping down at end of year
By Matthew Reichbach, NM Political Report Another member of the governor’s cabinet is leaving. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office on Friday afternoon said Robert Doucette will leave his post as cabinet secretary of the General Services Department at the end of the year. The governor’s office said Deputy Cabinet Secretary Anna Silva will serve as […]
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New reports show how state laws, regulations have reduced greenhouse gas emissions
By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report New reports released this week show that greenhouse gas emissions in the state are reducing in response to laws and policies aimed at addressing climate change. According to the New Mexico Environment Department, greenhouse gas emissions are projected to be 29% lower in 2025 than they were in 2005. […]
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New reports show how state laws, regulations have reduced greenhouse gas emissions
By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report New reports released this week show that greenhouse gas emissions in the state are reducing in response to laws and policies aimed at addressing climate change. According to the New Mexico Environment Department, greenhouse gas emissions are projected to be 29% lower in 2025 than they were in 2005. […]
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MLG releases executive budget
By Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released her proposed budget for the upcoming legislative session on Thursday. “This fiscally sound budget proposal prioritizes early childhood education, clean energy, infrastructure, affordable housing, and expanded healthcare access to build a stronger foundation for New Mexicans,” Lujan Grisham said in a news release. “My […]
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MLG releases executive budget
By Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released her proposed budget for the upcoming legislative session on Thursday. “This fiscally sound budget proposal prioritizes early childhood education, clean energy, infrastructure, affordable housing, and expanded healthcare access to build a stronger foundation for New Mexicans,” Lujan Grisham said in a news release. “My […]