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Clean Cars Program Pushed - Journal North (new window)
5/22/2007
A New Mexico environmental advocacy organization is calling for the state to adopt the Clean Cars program that would increase the use of cleaner or more efficient vehicles to cut air pollution emissions and reduce the state's contribution to global warming.
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Protect Clean Cars - Journal North (new window)
12/23/2007
With global temperatures rising, extreme storms becoming more frequent, pollution clouding out our scenic vistas, asthma reaching epidemic proportions and prices at the gas pump hitting all time highs, New Mexico took a decisive step to protect New Mexico's environment, public health and consumer pocketbooks by adopting a Clean Cars Program.
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'Clean Car' Rules Adopted Statewide - Albuquerque Journal (new window)
11/29/2007
New Mexico is cruising into the legal fight over California's "clean car" program. The state and local air-quality boards voted about midnight Tuesday to enact strict low-emission standards for new cars and trucks.
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10/31/2007
Drivers who buy a new car would save about $43 a month in gas under the proposed "Clean Car" air-quality program, according to a report issued Tuesday by Environment New Mexico.
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Seeing Green In 'Clean Car' Plan - Albuquerque Journal (new window)
10/28/2007
New Mexico could join a dozen other states next month by adopting strict low-emission standards for new cars and trucks.
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07/14/2008
It is distressing that some automakers are back in Washington whining about meeting new fuel economy standards at a time when their customers are demanding vehicles that exceed the regulatory mandates.
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07/14/2008
Children born after the closure of a coal-burning plant in China had 60 percent fewer developmental problems, a study released Monday suggests, giving ammunition to those who argue the country should embrace cleaner sources of energy.
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Riding the Railrunner - New Mexico Independent (new window)
06/20/2008
Hundreds took advantage of free rides on the New Mexico Rail Runner Express yesterday. The trains were standing-room only and filled with first-timers as well as Rail Runner vets. The same question echoed around the train cars: “Is this the first time you’ve rode the Rail Runner?”
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03/28/2008
The Old Town gazebo looked like a bicycle convention Thursday as cyclists rode in from around town to hear Mayor Martin Chávez announce a package of initiatives to make the city more bike-friendly.
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