by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Nov 24, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Industry Benefits, Infrastructure, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations
WEA, NMOGA, & IPANM in Santa Fe New Mexican (Nov. 21, 2025) – Are we facing an energy emergency? The answer may depend on your income, health risks, or even your age. Think about family or neighbors who rely on medical equipment that must be plugged in —...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Nov 14, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Produced Water, Rules & Regulations
Santa Fe New Mexican (Nov. 14, 2025) – A persistent effort to change New Mexico’s water regulations to allow for the reuse and discharge of treated fracking wastewater was dealt a blow Thursday. Toward the end of an hourslong — and at times rowdy — meeting, the...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Nov 6, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Drilling & Leasing, Elections, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Royalties
IPANM (Nov. 6, 2025) – The nomination of former U.S. Representative Steve Pearce (NM CD-02) will benefit all New Mexicans, as the Trump Administration continues to open up valuable federal lands for safe and responsible oil & gas development. IPANM...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Nov 2, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Administrative Authority, Anti-Industry Politics, Financial Assurance, ISSUES, Legislative, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations
Santa Fe New Mexican (Nov. 2, 2025) – by Rep. Mark Murphy (D-59 Roswell) Opinion Editorial – The state of New Mexico is sitting on tens of millions of dollars meant to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells. Instead of using those funds to fix the problem,...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Oct 27, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Administrative Authority, Anti-Industry Politics, Financial Assurance, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations
By George Sharpe Oct 26, 2025 In 2000, Merrion Oil & Gas acquired 20 low producing wells from ConocoPhillips. Today, those wells have generated 25 years of jobs, royalties and tax revenue. However, under a new bonding rule being considered in the state, those...
