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Gov. Lujan Grisham: 'I will use every tool in my toolbox' to block nuclear waste storage in New Mexico
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Gov. Lujan Grisham: 'I will use every tool in my toolbox' to block nuclear waste storage in New Mexico

The U.S. currently has no permanent repository for the radioactive waste from the fleet of nuclear power plants that provide about one-fifth of the nation's electricity.
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Governor: Fire could destroy over 1,000 New Mexico homes

In a news conference Tuesday, Lujan Grisham acknowledged she did not have hard figures — most recent estimates had put losses of homes at 366 — but added “given the nature of this fire … I don’t think it’s an exaggeration.”

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New Mexico governor seeks more US aid for wildfire response

New Mexico’s governor is asking for additional federal assistance to respond to wildfires burning across the state’s north, including one that is the second-largest in the state’s history and that officials estimate has destroyed hundreds of homes.

New Mexico’s Democrats offer an energy lesson for the party

New Mexico’s Democrats offer an energy lesson for the party

The state has tripled its renewable energy since 2019, and it’s aiming to keep that momentum — but not at the expense of its prolific oil and gas fields.
New Mexico's century-old constitution plays into the hands of oil and gas

New Mexico's century-old constitution plays into the hands of oil and gas

Critics maintain that short legislative sessions hinder lawmakers' abilities to address significant policy issues.
New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham resurrects controversial hydrogen hub act

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham resurrects controversial hydrogen hub act

Hoping to land federal infrastructure funds, New Mexico is partnering with other Western states on the proposal.
Legislators offer anemic budgets to New Mexico's environmental agendas

Legislators offer anemic budgets to New Mexico's environmental agendas

The state's record $8.47 billion budget bill lacks adequate funding to monitor oil and gas operations and combat climate change.
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