The Unintended Consequences of Over-Zealous Regulations

The Unintended Consequences of Over-Zealous Regulations

The Unintended Consequences of Over-Zealous Regulations By Grant Swartzwelder (Editor’s Note: Mr. Swartzwelder is a proud member of IPANM) Artesia Daily News (March 3, 2025) – Let’s face it, there aren’t many jobs in Cut Bank, Montana. And of those that do...
SESSION 2025: SB4 Clear Horizons Bill Tabled In Senate Finance Committee

SESSION 2025: SB4 Clear Horizons Bill Tabled In Senate Finance Committee

ABQ Journal (Feb. 24, 2025) – The Clear Horizons Act was tabled in committee Monday. The Senate Finance Committee voted 6-5 to table Senate Bill 4, a priority of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The legislation would’ve codified limits on greenhouse gas emissions,...
SESSION 2025: 25% Royalty Rate Cap on Prime Oil & Gas Land Heads to the NM House

SESSION 2025: 25% Royalty Rate Cap on Prime Oil & Gas Land Heads to the NM House

ABQ Journal via Yahoo (Feb. 22, 2025) —Legislation increasing the maximum royalty rates charged for prime New Mexico oil and gas land is heading to the House after passing the Senate chamber Saturday on a 21-15 vote. A similar effort passed the House last year but...