By Nicolás Rivers — Scientists have long known that making plastic warms the planet. But plastic may be heating the Earth even more than we realized, according to a report released Wednesday. The Plastics & Climate Project, a nonprofit research group that studies how plastic contributes to climate change, analyzed hundreds of published research papers […]
By Amudalat Ajasa — The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that it plansto rescind and reconsider limits on four “forever chemicals” under a landmark drinking water standard implemented last year by President Joe Biden. The drinking water rules were adopted as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to limit public exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl […]
By Hannah Grover The Water Quality Control Commission approved a rule Wednesday outlining requirements for wastewater reuse, including how produced water — a byproduct of oil and gas production — can be handled for reuse. The commission passed the rule on a 7-0 vote following two days of discussions. During the first day, the body […]
By Kevin Hendricks Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and current New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland recently met with Land Grant communities in the East Mountains to discuss the protection of land rights, water and cultural traditions. During the meeting, Haaland stressed her commitment to safeguarding vital funding for rural infrastructure, wildfire resources, and […]
Staff report The Town of Edgewood will hold its “Dumpster Days” community service event on Saturday, May 17. The event is exclusively for Edgewood residents, who will be required to show ID. Hours of operation are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If the dumpsters are not full, the event will reopen on Sunday […]
By Hannah Grover Even though the Albuquerque area received rain last week, the drought conditions continue in New Mexico and water managers are urging residents to conserve. The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, which provides drinking water to most of Bernalillo County residents with the exception of the East Mountains area, is facing limited […]
By Hannah Grover New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is anticipating the southwest portion of the state may have the highest risk of wildfires this year, according to State Forester Laura McCarthy. McCarthy presented to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission this week as the state regulators look at ways they can best […]
By Hannah Grover The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority released its annual consumer confidence report last week. The report details the water quality in 2024, including levels of heavy metals, bacteria and turbidity. Utility customers will receive the report in the mail. The report shows that the water it provides customers is safe to […]
By Hannah Grover New Mexico’s three investor-owned utilities outlined steps they are taking to prevent wildfires during a New Mexico Public Regulation Commission workshop Thursday afternoon. Two of the utilities — the Public Service Company of New Mexico and Southwestern Public Service Company — have submitted voluntary fire mitigation plans to the state regulators and […]
Staff report The Town of Edgewood Planning and Zoning Commissioners are set to hold another hearing regarding the proposed Campbell Ranch development on May 15 at 6 p.m. in the town’s commission chambers. This hearing follows a series of decisions and reversals regarding the large-scale development. The proposed Campbell Ranch development encompasses over 8,000 acres […]
