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We helped win permanent protection for Rio Grande del Norte

At our urging, President Obama permanently protected a pristine region known as Rio Grande del Norte near Taos by designating the area a national monument.  This region, which is known for diverse wildlife and incredible mountain scenery, is now permanently protected from development. 

Report | Environment New Mexico

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News Release | Environment New Mexico

Solar Hot Water Heating Provides Environmental and Financial Benefits to New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico could reduce pollution and dependence on fossil fuels through the deployment of off the shelf, cost-effective solar hot water technology, according to a new report by Environment New Mexico.  By taking advantage of this cost effective technology to harness solar energy to produce hot water for homes and businesses, New Mexico could reduce global warming pollution by the equivalent of taking more than 99,000 cars off the road.

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New Mexicans Decry Construction Industries Commission, Vote to Revoke Energy-Saving Building Code

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The state’s Construction Industries Commission voted today to scrap the 2009 NM Energy Conservation Code (NMECC) that was adopted in 2010 after a series of open and public hearings that included evidence from stakeholders across the state.  At the same time, the Commission voted to adopt a new energy-wasting code that would meet the bare minimum federal standards without any of the New Mexico-specific features that were incorporated into the 2009 NMECC.

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News Release | Environment New Mexico

FREE Screening of the Oscar Nominated Documentary: Gasland

Can you light your water on fire? This is a real concern for residents across the country whose water has been contaminated by hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," a dangerous method of natural gas extraction. Companies are already fracking in New Mexico and are rapidly looking to expand the practice. Join us for a screening of Gasland  on Tuesday, June 21st. Attendees will learn about the dangers associated with fracking and how New Mexico's drinking water is at risk.

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Report | Environment New Mexico Research & Policy Center

Dirty Energy's Assault on our Health: Mercury

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, mercury impairs 3,781 bodies of water across the country, and 6,363,707 acres of lakes, reservoirs, and ponds in the United States are contaminated by mercury pollution. 

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