Environment & Wildlife

What the Supreme Court Rio Grande Settlement Means for New Mexico and Texas

Texas and New Mexico settled their Supreme Court fight over the Rio Grande, but New Mexico faces a costly effort to cut groundwater use amid drought, Inside Climate News reports.

What is a Microgrid, and Why Could it Erase New Mexico’s 20 Years of Air Quality Gains?

A conservation group's attorney told New Mexico lawmakers that off-grid microgrids for data centers like Project Jupiter emit significant greenhouse gases, Source NM reports.

New Mexico Hits 50% Renewables — 5 Years Early. Clean Energy Dream or Overhyped?

New Mexico just hit 52 percent renewable electricity in 2025, crushing its 2030 goal five years ahead. Wind and solar are booming, but gas still backs up the grid and fossil fuels drive the economy. Impressive milestone or incomplete picture?

A Colorado Tribe Is Building a Massive Renewable Energy Hub. Washington Couldn’t Stop It.

The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe broke ground on a large solar and battery project in New Mexico after its federal permits cleared just before a policy change stalled others, NPR reports.

Activists Rally Along Drying Rio Grande for Stronger Water Protections

Activists rallied along the drying Rio Grande to demand stronger protections for New Mexico's rivers and waterways, KRQE 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.