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New Mexico Bureau of Land Management office scraps proposed fossil fuel regulations

Ten years of meetings and plans abruptly dumped; future plans uncertain.
As EPA fails to fine oil and gas polluters, New Mexico officials demand answers

As EPA fails to fine oil and gas polluters, New Mexico officials demand answers

'Mark my words,' says environment secretary, this will lead to increased air pollution.
By not hiring enough staff, New Mexico leaves private contract money on the table

By not hiring enough staff, New Mexico leaves private contract money on the table

Report shows that hiring nine new oil and gas regulators would generate a half-billion dollars in remediation work.
Methane emissions loophole threatens New Mexico's green goals
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Methane emissions loophole threatens New Mexico's green goals

Proponents of a regulatory exemption claim it would protect small operators. But large oil companies would see the most benefit.
Feds move forward with New Mexico drilling plan despite community outcry
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Feds move forward with New Mexico drilling plan despite community outcry

Tribal governments say they haven’t been adequately consulted on the plan, which could bring thousands of new oil and gas wells to the area.
Fracking’s fall in the San Juan Basin
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Fracking’s fall in the San Juan Basin

Northwestern New Mexico’s fossil-fueled economy is cratering. Will departing drillers clean up after themselves?
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