by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Mar 15, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, ISSUES, Legislative, News (Public Access)
Reviewing Saturday’s House Floor Oil Production Tax Debate IPANM (March 15, 2025) – The much discussed HB 548 Oil & Gas Equalization Tax Act tax increase has now morphed into a $150-million industry-only tax to pay for the $75-million HB14 (Amended...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Mar 3, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Drilling & Leasing, Industry Benefits, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Rules & 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...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Feb 25, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Air Quality, Anti-Industry Politics, ISSUES, Legislative, Methane, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations
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,...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Feb 24, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, ISSUES, Legislative, News (Public Access), Royalties, Rules & Regulations
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...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Feb 9, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Legislative, News (Public Access)
IPANM (February 8, 2025) – On Saturday, February 8, 2025, the Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico was joined by NMOGA, New Mexico Business Coalition, and others to strong opposition of SB48 & SB49. These bills propose $340 Million dollars / year...
