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In Democratic New Mexico, Oil and Gas Legislation Doesn’t Pass

Sixty days and 1,182 bills later, state legislators take a pass on oil and gas reforms.

Capital & Main · Apr 4, 2025

Trump Vows to Cut Oil and Gas Rules as New Mexico Looks to Fight Back

The state’s challenge: How to police an industry that generates a third of the state budget and a third of its greenhouse emissions.

Capital & Main · Feb 5, 2025

In New Mexico, Democrats Strike an Oil and Gas Gusher: ‘Money Buys Access’

Nationally, Big Oil overwhelmingly supports Republicans; in New Mexico it’s a different story.

Capital & Main · Dec 3, 2024

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Another New Mexico Legislative Session Ends, and Again — No New Oil and Gas Reforms

But a tax break for low-producing stripper wells gets slipped into a package with green energy breaks.

Capital & Main · Feb 26, 2024

Oil and Gas Regulatory Bills Still Alive in New Mexico Legislature

New and updated regulations, a royalties increase and enforcement funding await major debate.

Capital & Main · Feb 5, 2024

New Mexico Legislature Advances Bill to Modernize Oil Industry Oversight

An effort to modernize oversight of New Mexico's oil industry moves forward at the Legislature, aiming to address environmental concerns and industry growth.

New Mexico Battles to Clamp Down on Big Oil

New bills could curb industry excesses; enforcement agencies offered small increases.

Capital & Main · Jan 17, 2024

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