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70-Foot Wastewater Geyser Reflects New Mexico’s Latest Oilfield Challenge

It’s a towering example of the contentious debate over what to do with the state’s ever-growing supply of oilfield waste.

Capital & Main · May 20

New Mexico Again Debates Greenhouse Gas Reductions as Snow Melts

Lawmakers table bill to expand use of oilfield wastewater and shoot down another that would restrict drone use around “critical” infrastructure.

Capital & Main · Feb 11

New Mexico Governor Puts Finger on Scale in Oilfield Wastewater Vote

Gov. Lujan Grisham appears to push commission to overturn its recent ruling barring the use of produced water outside the oilfield.

Capital & Main · Sep 22, 2025

New Mexico Governor Kickstarts Effort to Overhaul Oil and Gas Regulation

The 1935 Oil and Gas Act outlines oversight of fossil fuel production in the state. It hasn't been updated in decades.

Capital & Main · Dec 5, 2023

New Mexico Legislature Fails IPCC Test

Record-shattering budget from oil and gas fuels a spending spree on everything except regulating oil and gas.

Capital & Main · Mar 29, 2023

New Mexico’s Latest Hydrogen Bill Dies While Oil and Gas Reform Act Advances

The Advanced Technology Energy Act was killed over the weekend following objections from tribal leaders.

Capital & Main · Mar 3, 2023

Enforcement of Oil and Gas Regulations Under Threat in New Mexico Legislature

Major laws quickly shot down, money debates still up in the air.

Capital & Main · Feb 13, 2023

Changing the Playing Field

Proposed legislation would dramatically change New Mexico’s principal oil and gas law.

Capital & Main · Jan 18, 2023