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Alarming levels of Pfas in blood of those living near US air force base, study finds

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ were found at a level 10 times higher than people who did not work in contaminated zone

The Guardian - US

New Mexico sues US air force over Pfas pollution from military base

High levels of Pfas stemming from the base have tainted water, damaged crops and poisoned cows in the area

The Guardian - US

New Mexico Fights Over Oil and Gas Enforcement Funding

Powerful senator threatens Environment Department with funding cuts, its secretary with investigation.

Capital & Main

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Project 2025 adviser takes the reins at EPA region including Texas

Scott Mason IV, a former deputy energy secretary for Oklahoma and member of the Cherokee nation, is the new administrator for the region that covers Texas and four neighboring states.

The Texas Tribune

New Mexico appeals court upholds rule aimed at curbing ozone pollution

The New Mexico Court of Appeals has upheld state regulations aimed at cracking down on emissions from the oil and natural gas industry

The Independent UK

The EPA Stalled and Then a Fix for New Mexico Oil and Gas Pollution Evaporated

Trump election likely marks the end of a federal response to worsening air pollution in the Permian Basin.

Capital & Main

New Mexico Has Some of the Nation’s Toughest Oil and Gas Regulations. Enforcing Them Is Another Matter.

With the EPA hamstrung by the Supreme Court and shaky state funding, New Mexico could face a future with reduced protections.

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Oil and Gas Regulatory Bills Still Alive in New Mexico Legislature

New and updated regulations, a royalties increase and enforcement funding await major debate.

Capital & Main

New Mexico Battles to Clamp Down on Big Oil

New bills could curb industry excesses; enforcement agencies offered small increases.

Capital & Main

$New Mexico governor proposes $500M to treat fracking wastewater$

New Mexico governor proposes $500M to treat fracking wastewater

A proposal from New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham would underwrite development of a strategic new source of water by buying treated water that originates from oil fields as well as the state’s vast natural underground reservoirs of brine

The Independent UK

Parker wins Philadelphia’s Democratic mayoral primary

Cherelle Parker defeated eight other candidates in the Democratic primary for mayor of Philadelphia on May 16. She faces David Oh—the only candidate who ran for the Republican nomination—in the general election on Nov. 7. Incumbent Jim Kenney (D) was first elected mayor in 2015 and was term-limited.

Ballotpedia

New Mexico Legislature Fails IPCC Test

Record-shattering budget from oil and gas fuels a spending spree on everything except regulating oil and gas.

Capital & Main

Capital & Main Reporting Leads to Fines for Oil and Gas Polluters

Changes at the New Mexico Environment Department could increase future prosecutions.

Capital & Main

New Mexico Senate Committee Rushes Debate on Money Earmarked for Dead Bill

Lawmakers complain of last-second changes and a lack of transparency surrounding the reappropriation of $50 million in funding.

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Enforcement of Oil and Gas Regulations Under Threat in New Mexico Legislature

Major laws quickly shot down, money debates still up in the air.

Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors to reveal if Alec Baldwin will be charged in ‘Rust’ shooting tomorrow

New Mexico prosecutors will soon reveal whether they will bring criminal charges in the accidental deadly shooting by Alec Baldwin of a cinematographer on the set of “Rust,” a low-budget western movie.

Los Angeles Times

Criminal charges expected this week in 'Rust' shooting: What to know

New Mexico prosecutors are expected to bring criminal charges as early as this week in the accidental deadly shooting by Alec Baldwin of a cinematographer on the set of "Rust," a low-budget western movie.

The Independent UK

New Mexico seeks tougher provisions for US nuclear dump

New Mexico officials are outlining new conditions for a proposed permit for the U.S. government to continue disposing of nuclear waste in the state's southeast corner

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Los Angeles Times

‘Rust’ producers plan to complete the movie after sheriff’s investigation concludes

LOS ANGELES — Several months after Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while on the set of “Rust,” one of the film’s producers says he and others plan to forge ahead.

Los Angeles Times

‘Rust’ producers plan to complete the movie after sheriff’s investigation concludes

The Philadelphia Inquirer

29 people died in Philly jails in the pandemic. City officials say they did a ‘good job’

PHILADELPHIA — As he watched his blood soak through the last of his makeshift bandages and puddle on the floor, Mark Subher wondered if he would die in his jail cell in Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Northeast Philadelphia.

The Guardian - US

Rust producers fined maximum amount for safety lapses that led to gun death

State officials deliver highest level of rebuke and say production demonstrated ‘plain indifference’ to employee protection

Chicago Sun-Times

New Mexico fines ‘Rust’ film company over Alec Baldwin shooting

New Mexico’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau said Rust Movie Productions must pay $136,793, and distributed a scathing narrative of safety failures in violation of standard industry protocols.

Asharq Al-Awsat

New Mexico Fines ‘Rust’ for Willful Gun Safety Failures

New Mexico workplace safety regulators on Wednesday issued the maximum possible fine of nearly $137,000 against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set of “Rust” where a cinematographer was fatally shot in October by actor and producer Alec Baldwin. New Mexico’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau…

Evening Standard

Alec Baldwin shooting: Highest possible fine for film company behind Rust after firearm safety failings

Investigation into fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set of movie found production company ‘knew that firearm safety procedures were not being followed on set and demonstrated plain indifference to employee safety’

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