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The Voice of Independent Oil & Gas in New Mexico
IPANM advances and preserves the interests of independent oil and gas producers while educating the public to the importance of oil and gas to the state and all our lives. In the spirit of that tradition, IPANM continues to grow and provide the services that protect, defend, and promote the industry that is the very foundation of our way of life. Our members are proud, independent, loyal, and hardworking!
WE ARE
The Voice of Independent Oil & Gas in New Mexico
IPANM advances and preserves the interests of independent oil and gas producers while educating the public to the importance of oil and gas to the state and all our lives. In the spirit of that tradition, IPANM continues to grow and provide the services that protect, defend, and promote the industry that is the very foundation of our way of life. Our members are proud, independent, loyal, and hardworking!
IPANM Releases Statement on Leasing Moratorium
IPANM (Jan. 27, 2021) - - The following statement has been released by Jim Winchester, Executive Director of the Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico: The Biden administration continues to attack the hardworking oil & gas producers, drillers and field...
New Mexicans Are The Real Losers Under Biden Oil Ban
Forbes (January 24, 2021) - Officials in the state of New Mexico professed to be taken aback last week by President Joe Biden’s day-one decision to impose a 60-day moratorium on all oil and gas-related leasing and permitting actions on federal lands. It is a decision...
Biden Halts Leasing & Permitting for 60-Days
IPANM (Jan. 21, 2021) - On the second day of the Biden administration, the Interior Department has issued a temporary order that takes leasing & permitting decisions away from local BLM offices across the country. The move effectively halts all leasing and...
Biggest Rig Count Jump Since Pandemic After Prices Exceed $50/Barrel
S & P Global (Jan. 16, 2021) - The total US oil and gas rig count leaped by 18 to 424 in the week ending Jan. 13, rig data provider Enverus said, with the Permian seeing its largest weekly gain since the pandemic began to affect markets last March. The Permian...
Industry to Biden: Partner With Us
Washington Examiner (Jan. 15, 2021) - The largest U.S. oil and gas lobby group, the American Petroleum Institute, is promising to fight President-elect Joe Biden’s proposed ban on new oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters, but the fossil fuel industry also...
Capitol Prepares For A Unique Session
Albuquerque Journal (January 16, 2021) - SANTA FE – Each January, the Roundhouse fills with schoolkids, lobbyists and politicians – all packed into hallways and meetings rooms. But a quiet Capitol awaits lawmakers this year. With the building closed to the public...
IPANM Executive Director Warns Of New Oil & Gas Regulations Hurting NM’s Recovery
The Center Square (January 8, 2021) - Tougher restrictions on oil and gas development on federal lands in New Mexico potentially stand in the way of the state's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, an industry group warns. Jim Winchester, Executive Director...
Lawmakers Begin to File 2021 Legislation Proposals
KRQE (January 5, 2021) - In two weeks, New Mexico lawmakers will meet for a long 60-day session. We’re getting an idea of which issues they want to tackle. We can expect a variety of legislation for this upcoming session, from pandemic relief to some controversial...
Report: 2021 NM Legislative Session to be Entirely Virtual
Pinon Post (Jan. 5, 2021) - On Monday, Speaker of the New Mexico House Brian Egolf confirmed to KRQE News 13 that the 2021 Legislative Session will be “100% virtual for the public,” meaning the “Roundhouse will be closed to the public.” Previously, legislators were...
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