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ABQ Journal — For the second straight year, New Mexico lawmakers will likely have a mountain of money available for
EPA - DALLAS (August 5, 2019) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the appointment of Ken McQueen
The Heritage Foundation (July 30, 2019) - Increased energy trade has important economic and strategic significance for the United States
IPANM (Setbacks) - July 17, 2019 - The Democrat-controlled U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed Resolution 2181 today following a
IPAA - Removing oil and natural gas from the U.S. energy mix could have dire consequences, costing the country $4.5
Associated Press & KRQE -  The state could be getting more than a billion dollars in tax revenue next year
IPANM - As part of IPANM's commitment to build strong relationships with pro-Oil & Gas groups, please consider attending the
Who:     Non-Golfers, Spouses of Golfers, Members & Non-members invited! What:    Five Gruet Summer White Wines, served with a
Los Alamos Post (METHANE) The New Mexico Departments of the Environment (NMED) and Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources (EMNRD) are
Western Wire (Setbacks) - A halt to oil and gas development of a 10-mile exclusionary zone surrounding Chaco Culture National

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ABQ Journal — For the second straight year, New Mexico lawmakers will likely have a mountain of money available for spending on public schools, roads, health care and other programs.

The state will have an estimated $907 million in “new” money available in the coming budget year due primarily to unprecedented oil production levels and related economic growth in southeast New Mexico, according to new revenue figures released Wednesday by legislative and executive economists.

NM Revenue Levels Booming to All-Time High

 

EPA – DALLAS (August 5, 2019) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the appointment of Ken McQueen of New Mexico to become regional administrator for Region 6.  Mr. McQueen will oversee environmental protection efforts in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas and in 66 Tribal Nations.

Ken McQueen has extensive experience in public service and industry working in the south central region of the United States on water, natural resource and energy issues. Mr. McQueen will join the agency having most recently worked as the state of New Mexico Cabinet Secretary for the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Depart (EMNRD) from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure as cabinet secretary, he worked to streamline rules and regulations.

EPA Appoints Ken McQueen as Region 6 Administrator

Western Wire: New EPA Region 6 Administrator Talks Priorities 

 

 

 

The Heritage Foundation (July 30, 2019) – Increased energy trade has important economic and strategic significance for the United States and Mexico. Mexico’s energy-market reforms that opened access and improved natural gas trade between American producers and Mexican consumers have been beneficial for citizens in both countries. President López Obrador’s desire to return to energy nationalism threatens those gains. Both the U.S. and Mexico should commit to policies and regulations that continue to open access to markets, improve transparency, and expand opportunities for investment. Doing so will benefit both Americans and Mexicans.

Increasing Natural Gas Trade Between the U.S and Mexico

 

 

IPANM (Setbacks) – July 17, 2019 – The Democrat-controlled U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed Resolution 2181 today following a visit in June to Chaco Canyon. The resolution, introduced and co-sponsored by Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.), calls for a 10-mile setback zone that would ban oil and gas drilling over approximately 300,000 acres of federal land, including land that already has been leased by the federal government.  Democrats proclaimed the move is in response to support from within the community, despite not including tribal allottee mineral rights owners in the conversation during their site tour in June.

Independent producers, who were also shut out the “collaborative” conversations with federal legislators during their tour, have surveys and technical data that already show drilling within the proposed zone has no environmental impact on the historical sites. The resolution also fails to point out that Chaco Canyon Historical Park already has protections in place that already do not allow drilling on sensitive archeological and cultural sites. Finally, the resolution also does not offer any technical data on the economic impact of the millions of dollars that will be lost in revenue that will negatively impact surrounding communities and the entire state.

IPANM has submitted formal comments in opposition of H.R. 2181.

Chaco Canyon Setback Drilling Moratorium Passes House

What Opponents of Oil & Gas Are Saying

IPAA – Removing oil and natural gas from the U.S. energy mix could have dire consequences, costing the country $4.5 trillion – or $35,000 per household – according to a new report from energy consulting firm Wood Mackenzie:
“For any country to embrace a nationwide transition to 100 percent renewable energy (RE100) or zero carbon (ZC100) emissions constitutes a massive disruption with far-flung economic and social repercussions.”

https://eidclimate.org/new-report-warns-turning-away-from-oil-natural-gas-will-cost-united-states-4-5-trillion/ 

 

IPANM – As part of IPANM’s commitment to build strong relationships with pro-Oil & Gas groups, please consider attending the 3rd annual New Mexico EnergyPlex Conference next week on Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 at the Lea County Event Center in Hobbs, NM.

EnergyPlex 2019 features a nice assortment of topics and speakers.  Please see the schedule below and on the EnergyPlex website.

  • Southeastern New Mexico Transportation Challenges
  • New Mexico Bureau of Land Management
  • Permian Strategic Partnership Update
  • Midstream Facilities Activity
  • Sarah Cottrell Propst, Cabinet Secretary, New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources
  • Energy Diversity
  • Lea County and its Communities’ Support Services – Resources for the Energy Sector
  • Oil & Gas Executive

IPANM is a proud associate sponsor of the 3rd Annual EnergyPlex Conference.

Who:     Non-Golfers, Spouses of Golfers, Members & Non-members invited!
What:    Five Gruet Summer White Wines, served with a special pairing of hour d’oeuvres
Where:  Hotel Chaco Gathering Room
When:   Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 2 to 4 p.m. (Alternative to  IPANM Golf Tournament)
Why:     You know the name, but do you know the taste? New Mexico’s premier vintner!

Dear Members,

IPANM is upping its game when it comes to Annual Meeting events.  We are pleased to unveil IPANM’s 2019 Annual Meeting Special Event: Afternoon Wine Tasting!

Join us for 5 courses of Gruet summer white wines served along with a special paring of hors d’oeuvres. A specialist from Gruet Winery will be on site to serve the most delectable wines of the season. Perfect for a summer afternoon in New Mexico!

For $50, you can take in a range of samples and pairings including Fuji Apple and Chevre Tarts paired with Gruet Brut along with several other equally delicious courses!

Sign up today! Members and Non-members Welcome! Annual Meeting Attendees or Non Attendees Welcome!

Los Alamos Post (METHANE) The New Mexico Departments of the Environment (NMED) and Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources (EMNRD) are beginning stakeholder outreach efforts as work continues to develop the state’s first methane reduction regulations per Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order on climate change.

New Mexico State Agencies Begin Stakeholder Process For New Methane Rule

 

Western Wire (Setbacks) – A halt to oil and gas development of a 10-mile exclusionary zone surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park is strongly oppossed by local residents and the representative governments, including a group from the Navajo nation.

Navajo Allottees Defend Mineral Rights Near Chaco Canyon