U.S. Interior Department finalizes fossil fuel, mining ban near Chaco Canyon
The federal government will not issue new oil and gas or mining leases on federal lands within 10 miles.
New Mexico
Nevada bill allowing medical aid in dying heads to governor's desk
Legislation is headed to Governor Joe Lombardo's desk which would allow medical aid in dying in Nevada.
New Mexico delegation supports USDA utility funding for the state
Legislators from New Mexico are happy with a decision from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide $61 million in hopes of reducing utility costs.
Western lands fight erupts over Bureau of Land Management’s conservation proposal
Republicans in Congress responded quickly and indignantly to the proposed rule.
New Mexico lawmaker introduces bill to improve compensation after wolf attacks
The Mexican wolf was nearly extinct in the United States in the 1990s.
Western states agree to Colorado River water-sharing agreement
The governors of Arizona, California and Nevada have announced a historic water-sharing agreement.
New Mexico adds insomnia to list of medical marijuana qualifying conditions
Insomnia will soon be a qualifying condition to obtain medical marijuana in New Mexico.
New Mexico delegation urges FEMA to release Hermit's Peak fire assistance rules
New Mexico's congressional delegation wants to see action from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency.
NRC to allow 8,700 metric tons of nuclear storage in New Mexico
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will allow a company to temporarily store nuclear waste in New Mexico.
New Mexico Democrats file bill seeking permanent Chaco Canyon protection
Five Congressmen and Senators from New Mexico introduced a bill that they hope will protect Chaco Canyon.
