by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Oct 13, 2026 | A FEATURED STORY, Administrative Authority, Anti-Industry Politics, Financial Assurance, ISSUES, Legal Matters, Legislative, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations
IPANM (Oct. 13, 2026) – The Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico (IPANM) and New Mexico’s oil and gas industry are fighting back against regulatory overreach, filing two major legal challenges on October 13, 2026, against excessive, punitive, and...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Sep 16, 2026 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Financial Assurance, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Taxes
Oilfield Strong (Sept. 16, 2026) – IPANM’s Executive Director Jim Winchester joins Grant Swartzwelder of the Oilfield Strong Podcast for it’s September 16, 2026 episode. New Mexico’s oil and gas regulatory landscape is undergoing significant change,...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Sep 11, 2026 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Financial Assurance, ISSUES, News (Public Access)
On September 11, 2026, the New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission (OCC) announced adoption of the amended WELC rules.* Implementation Timeline. The amended rules are expected to take effect upon publication on September 22, 2026, including: Immediate Increased...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Sep 1, 2026 | A FEATURED STORY, Industry Benefits, Infrastructure, ISSUES, News (Public Access)
IPANM (Sept. 1, 2026) – IPANM joined New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham this week on a landmark trade mission to Ireland centered on one of the most consequential energy conversations of our time: can New Mexico natural gas — liquefied and shipped across...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Aug 5, 2026 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Financial Assurance, ISSUES, News (Public Access)
IPANM (August 5, 2026) – IPANM has formally filed an appeal to the New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission (OCC) in opposition to the Proposed Final Well Bonding Rule (Redline). IPANM seeks a rehearing of the New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission’s July...
