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IPANM advances and preserves the interests of independent oil and gas producers while educating the public to the importance of oil and gas to the state and all our lives. In the spirit of that tradition, IPANM continues to grow and provide the services that protect, defend, and promote the industry that is the very foundation of our way of life. Our members are proud, independent, loyal, and hardworking!
WE ARE
The Voice of Independent Oil & Gas in New Mexico
IPANM advances and preserves the interests of independent oil and gas producers while educating the public to the importance of oil and gas to the state and all our lives. In the spirit of that tradition, IPANM continues to grow and provide the services that protect, defend, and promote the industry that is the very foundation of our way of life. Our members are proud, independent, loyal, and hardworking!
Introduced Legislation Gives Special Considerations to Small Producers
A group of Republican lawmakers is jointly introducing legislation in both the House and Senate aimed at easing air pollution regulations for small oil and gas companies. The bicameral legislation, obtained exclusively by the Washington Examiner, would soften Clean...
Federal Lease Sale in New Mexico and Texas Shatters Record; Over $4 Billion Generated
U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) May 20, 2026 - The US DOI generated over $4 billion in total receipts from a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas, underscoring strong industry demand for domestic energy development on public...
IPANM Releases Statement on Confirmation of Steve Pearce as BLM Director
Roswell, NM (May 18, 2026) - Today, former U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce was confirmed as the new director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) following a Senate vote. IPANM Executive Director Jim Winchester issued the following statement: “Steve Pearce’s...
Federal Reserve: Iran Conflict A Boon For State Revenues
Federal Reserve (May 12, 2026) - The conflict in Iran that erupted in late February represents one of the largest global energy shocks in decades. The Strait of Hormuz—a key shipping channel for energy trade—remains closed as of April 2026, disrupting roughly 20...
IPANM Producers Meet With Interior Secretary Doug Burgum
IPANM Carlsbad, NM (May 4, 2026 since updated May 11, 2026) - The Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico (IPANM) said state oil & gas producers left a two-hour meeting in Carlsbad on the evening of Monday, May 4, 2026, optimistic that the Trump...
IPANM & Industry File Joint Motion To ReOpen WELC Bonding Hearing
After significant developments this week that included the signage of HB80 and the filing of an enviro group lawsuit against the Oil Conservation Division, IPANM has joined with the New Mexico Oil & Gas Assocciation to file a joint Expedited Motion To ReOpen the...
Governor Signs SB151; “DeCoupling” Tax Increase Forthcoming
IPANM (March 11, 2026) - On the heels of the good news of the signage of HB80 on Monday, today Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed SB151 Omnibus Tax Package despite continued opposition from IPANM and the business community. In fact, industry (including IPANM)...
HB80 Is Now Law! Governor Signs Bill To Finally Fix Reclamation Fund
IPANM (March 11, 2026) - HB80 Oil & Gas Conservation Tax Act Changes, a bill that was first authored by IPANM and introduced in the 2024 Legislative Session, was signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday. The bill signing is a win for IPANM, a...
Operation Epic Fury Against Iran: Oil & Gas Facts
Power The Future (March 1, 2026) — Following American airstrikes targeting the regime in Iran, Power The Future Founder and Executive Director Daniel Turner issued the following statement: "Iran’s regime relies on illegal oil revenues to fund its military ambitions...
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