Environment & Conservation Archives - The Corrales Comment

Protestors with WildEarth Guardians and The Yes Men during a satirical protest at AIBF

Energy Transition

Anti-Exxon protestors removed from Balloon Fiesta after daring visitors to drink fake ‘produced water’

by NM Political Report October 6th, 2025October 6th, 2025

Visitors to opening weekend of the ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta were greeted by an unexpected protest against the event’s main sponsor. Protestors with WildEarth Guardians and The Yes Men enact a satirical protest during the opening weekend of the ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta / Courtesy photo Satirical protestors supported by WildEarth Guardians and […]

New Mexico's methane regulations have reduced oil and gas facility emissions in the Permian Basin by half compared to neighboring Texas while generating $152 million for the state, according to satellite data released Monday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

New Mexico methane rules cut emissions by half compared to Texas, officials say

by NM Political Report September 22nd, 2025September 22nd, 2025

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem tours flood damaged areas with Mayor Lynn Crawford and Emergency Manager Eric Queller in Ruidoso, New Mexico, August 19, 2025. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour)

NM Political Report

Secretary Noem visits Ruidoso to review disaster response progress

by NM Political Report August 20th, 2025August 20th, 2025

Environment & Conservation, NM Political Report, State News

99.7% of residents tested near Cannon AFB have PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood

by NM Political Report August 14th, 2025August 14th, 2025

A free wildfire preparedness workshop aimed at helping residents protect their homes and develop emergency mindsets will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Zócalo Plaza in Bernalillo. (Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District)

Environment & Conservation, Town of Bernalillo

Free wildfire preparedness workshop set for Aug. 16 in Bernalillo

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025

New Mexico residents are bracing for a dangerous heat wave this weekend, with temperatures expected to soar as high as 107°F across northern and southern regions of the state through Sunday.

Environment & Conservation, New Mexico

Extreme heat wave to scorch New Mexico this weekend

by nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025

East Mountains residents can learn indoor rainwater harvesting at free webinar

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10th, 2025July 14th, 2025

A “water team” assembled to help the Village of Corrales navigate its way to long-term water supplies said Tuesday evening the road ahead will be complicated.

Environment & Conservation, New Mexico Statewide News, nm.news

Water managers brace for dry conditions along sections of the Rio Grande

by nm.news July 10th, 2025July 10th, 2025

The Village of Ruidoso confirmed that three people have died as a result of the historic flash flooding that deluged the community on July 8. The victims were swept downstream by unprecedented floodwaters.

Environment & Conservation, New Mexico

More bad news for Ruidoso as NWS issues flood watch

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 9th, 2025July 9th, 2025

The Village of Ruidoso confirmed that three people have died as a result of the historic flash flooding that deluged the community on July 8. The victims were swept downstream by unprecedented floodwaters.

Historic Ruidoso flash flooding kills three people, including two children

by nm.news July 9th, 2025July 9th, 2025

Members of Protect Tesque board members Rusty Day, Clara Dougherty and attorney Tom Hnasko speak with Tesuque Village residents after the New Mexico Supreme Court ruling, which denied the group’s emergency petition in a dispute over a wastewater permit. (Danielle Prokop, Source NM)

Environment & Conservation, New Mexico Statewide News

Supreme Court allows Bishop’s Lodge wastewater permit process to proceed

by Source NM July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025

Environment & Conservation, New Mexico

New Mexico’s PFAS claim against Air Force base advances as federal bellwether case

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 2nd, 2025July 2nd, 2025

Sen. Ben Ray Luján

Environment & Conservation

Indigenous advocates want to take push for RECA expansion to D.C.

by Hannah Grover August 30th, 2024July 6th, 2025