by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | May 18, 2026 | A FEATURED STORY, News (Public Access)
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...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | May 12, 2026 | A FEATURED STORY, ALL NEWS, Industry Benefits, ISSUES, News (Public Access)
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...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | May 5, 2026 | A FEATURED STORY, Administrative Authority, Drilling & Leasing, Federal Issues, Industry Benefits, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations
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by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Mar 15, 2026 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Financial Assurance, Legislative, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations
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...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Mar 12, 2026 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, ISSUES, Legislative, News (Public Access)
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...
