States Take Sides In EPA Methane Rule; NM Against Industry Again

States Take Sides In EPA Methane Rule; NM Against Industry Again

24 States Sue Over EPA Methane Rule IPANM Editor’s Note:  Not only is New Mexico not joining this suit to defend the state Oil & Gas industry, in the subsequent article below, New Mexico is blatantly supporting this rule which creates conflicts with New Mexico’s...
NM House Energy Republicans Call Out Land Commissioner For Dereliction of Duties

NM House Energy Republicans Call Out Land Commissioner For Dereliction of Duties

SANTA FE, NM (March 12, 2024) — Four Republican members of the New Mexico House of Representatives who sit on the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee today sent a letter to State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard expressing their strong...
State Land Office Suspends Leasing of Future Oil & Gas Premium Tracts

State Land Office Suspends Leasing of Future Oil & Gas Premium Tracts

IPANM (Mar. 7, 2024) – The New Mexico State Land Office has abruptly notified the oil & gas industry that all future state premium tract lease offerings will be suspended indefinitely until a 25% royalty increase is approved by the state legislature. The...