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 […]
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Federal government begins process of protecting Pecos River watershed from future mining claims
By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, withdrew the Pecos River watershed from mining claims for two years on Thursday, and paved the way for a 20-year withdrawal. The mineral withdrawal applies to 165,000 acres of public lands in the Upper Pecos watershed near […]
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Federal government begins process of protecting Pecos River watershed from future mining claims
By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, withdrew the Pecos River watershed from mining claims for two years on Thursday, and paved the way for a 20-year withdrawal. The mineral withdrawal applies to 165,000 acres of public lands in the Upper Pecos watershed near […]
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Abandoned mine clean up legislation heads to Biden’s desk
By Hannah Grover, City Desk ABQ The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation today intended to make it easier for abandoned mines to be cleaned up. The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act would shield nonprofit organizations, state agencies and other groups from assuming the liabilities and responsibilities associated with an abandoned mine. […]
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Abandoned mine clean up legislation heads to Biden’s desk
By Hannah Grover, City Desk ABQ The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation today intended to make it easier for abandoned mines to be cleaned up. The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act would shield nonprofit organizations, state agencies and other groups from assuming the liabilities and responsibilities associated with an abandoned mine. […]