by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Apr 2, 2024 | A FEATURED STORY, Air Quality, Anti-Industry Politics, Drilling & Leasing, ISSUES, Methane, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations, Taxes
Carlsbad Current Argus (April 2, 2024) – Recently announced federal air pollution restrictions drew the ire of New Mexico oil and gas leaders arguing intensifying regulations intended to address climate change were unduly burdening fossil fuel producers. The...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Mar 20, 2024 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Drilling & Leasing, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Royalties
ABQ Journal (March 20, 2024) – Land lease sale results released Tuesday show the New Mexico State Land Office is likely losing out on millions of dollars — at least for now — while it sits on the most fruitful oil and gas land tracts, refusing to lease the land...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Mar 19, 2024 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Drilling & Leasing, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations
ABQ Journal Editorial Board (March 19, 2024) – It’s one of the most petty acts we’ve seen from a statewide elected official. Upset, again, that her personal crusade to stick it to the oil and gas industry was rebuffed by state lawmakers, New Mexico Land...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Mar 18, 2024 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Drilling & Leasing, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations
ABQ Journal Op-Ed – Rep. Jared Hembree (March 18, 2024) – New Mexico is fortunate to have millions of acres of state trust lands that generate billions of dollars to benefit our schools, universities, hospitals, and other public institutions. The State...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Mar 12, 2024 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Drilling & Leasing, ISSUES, News (Public Access)
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...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Mar 8, 2024 | A FEATURED STORY, Administrative Authority, Anti-Industry Politics, Drilling & Leasing, ISSUES, Legal Matters, Legislative, News (Public Access), Royalties
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...
