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New Mexico's green hydrogen project faces community and funding challenges

New Mexico's green hydrogen project faces community and funding challenges

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative in Questa, New Mexico, aims to develop a green hydrogen plant to store renewable energy, but the project must overcome funding issues and local skepticism about water usage.

Mary Catherine O’Connor reports for High Country News.

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Explosion at New Mexico carbon capture plant raises questions about oil industry subsidies

Explosion at New Mexico carbon capture plant raises questions about oil industry subsidies

A fire at the Piñon Midstream Dark Horse plant in New Mexico revealed how carbon capture operations intended to combat climate change can end up producing more pollution while receiving substantial taxpayer-funded subsidies.

Sharon Kelly reports for DeSmog.

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The fires in Ruidoso, New Mexico have triggered severe floods

The fires in Ruidoso, New Mexico have triggered severe floods

Devastating floods have repeatedly hit Ruidoso, New Mexico, following massive wildfires that destroyed 25,000 acres and nearly 1,000 homes, highlighting the escalating threat of climate change-induced disasters.

Chico Harlan reports for The Washington Post.

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SCOTUS rejects water deal in Rio Grande dispute
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SCOTUS rejects water deal in Rio Grande dispute

A recent Supreme Court decision has stalled a settlement in the long-standing water dispute over the Rio Grande, impacting New Mexico, Texas, and the federal government.

Danielle Prokop reports for Source New Mexico.

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New Mexico oil reform bill collapses amid industry opposition

New Mexico oil reform bill collapses amid industry opposition

New Mexico’s attempt to pass a reform bill to address the state's unplugged oil wells collapsed after industry groups opposed the final proposal they had helped shape.

Mark Olalde reports for ProPublica.

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Supreme Court blocks Rio Grande water deal between Texas and New Mexico
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Supreme Court blocks Rio Grande water deal between Texas and New Mexico

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the federal government must be involved in any water agreements between Texas and New Mexico concerning the Rio Grande.

Alejandra Martinez and Berenice Garcia report for The Texas Tribune.

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New Mexico town battles fires and flash floods

New Mexico town battles fires and flash floods

A New Mexico village facing evacuation orders due to wildfires is now grappling with flash floods caused by heavy rains.

Daniel Wu reports for The Washington Post.

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