Environment & Wildlife

New Mexico Hits 50% Clean Energy—Six Years Early, Leading America’s Clean Energy Boom

Clean energy continues to expand rapidly in New Mexico, where state policies and market demand are pushing the transition despite federal policy shifts, the Albuquerque Journal reports.

UNM FiRES Center Works to Strengthen Wildfire Resilience in New Mexico

The University of New Mexico's FiRES Center will continue expanding partnerships and leading projects to help communities across the state become more resilient to wildfires, according to UNM News.

Director of New Mexico Wildfire Claims Office Placed on Leave Amid $500,000 Compensation Controversy

The director of the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire claims office was put on administrative leave after reports showed he and his wife received more than $500,000 from the compensation fund, Source NM reports.

Clear Horizons Act Advances in New Mexico Amid Jobs Versus Climate Clash

A climate bill that seeks to put greenhouse gas reduction targets into state law narrowly cleared its first legislative hurdle on a 5-4 committee vote, the Los Alamos Daily Post reports.

Sunspot Solar Observatory Closed After Mercury Spill, Reviving Memories of 2018 Shutdown

The Sunspot Solar Observatory in Otero County closed after liquid mercury was found on the platform of its main telescope, the Albuquerque Journal reports.

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Health Groups Urge New Mexico to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Drugs

Five national health and Hispanic advocacy groups are pressing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to widen Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

Medicaid Changes: The Facts Behind New Rules Affecting New Mexicans

New Medicaid rules have caused thousands of immigrants to lose their coverage, but they’re not the only ones affected. Did you know that other New Mexico residents could also lose coverage under the recent changes? Our team breaks down the facts to help you understand what’s changing and how to prepare for the new requirements.

Drought is Driving New Mexico Bears into Neighborhoods, and it’s Costing Them Their Lives

Drought has left New Mexico’s bears short on natural food, causing them to wander into neighborhoods in search of easy meals. With bear reports climbing and a record 307 bears killed this year, wildlife officials say keeping bears from getting used to human food is key to keeping them alive.

Cooler Weather May Slow New World Screwworm, NMDA Intensifies Response in Otero County

New Mexico confirmed a New World screwworm case in an Otero County beef cow, and officials say cooler weather will not end the risk, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture said in a news release.

Santa Fe City Hall Operations Interrupted After Employee Receives Suspicious Package Meant for Mayor Michael Garcia

Santa Fe police evacuated City Hall after a city employee was handed a suspicious package meant for Mayor Michael Garcia, the Santa Fe Police Department said.