Mission

The 30-day comment period is open for this permit application. Visit the NMED website www.env.nm.gov and look for the Public Participation menu in the top right. Click Public Notices and look under Curry County to see documents related to this permitting application. Click Public Comment Portal on the Public Participation menu to submit comments or use the link below.

The 30-day comment period is open for this permit application. Visit the NMED website www.env.nm.gov and look for the Public Participation menu in the top right. Click Public Notices and look under Lea County to see documents related to this permitting application. Click Public Comment Portal on the Public Participation menu to submit comments or use the link below.

The 30-day comment period is open for this permit application. Visit the NMED website www.env.nm.gov and look for the Public Participation menu in the top right. Click Public Notices and look under Hidalgo County to see documents related to this permitting application. Click Public Comment Portal on the Public Participation menu to submit comments or use the link below.

The 30-day comment period is open for this permit application. Visit the NMED website www.env.nm.gov and look for the Public Participation menu in the top right. Click Public Notices and look under Eddy County to see documents related to this permitting application. Click Public Comment Portal on the Public Participation menu to submit comments or use the link below.

The 30-day comment period is open for this permit application. Visit the NMED website www.env.nm.gov and look for the Public Participation menu in the top right. Click Public Notices and look under Eddy County to see documents related to this permitting application. Click Public Comment Portal on the Public Participation menu to submit comments or use the link below.

The 30-day comment period is open for this permit application. Visit the NMED website www.env.nm.gov and look for the Public Participation menu in the top right. Click Public Notices and look under Lea County to see documents related to this permitting application. Click Public Comment Portal on the Public Participation menu to submit comments or use the link below.

The 30-day comment period is open for this permit application. Visit the NMED website www.env.nm.gov and look for the Public Participation menu in the top right. Click Public Notices and look under Rio Arriba County to see documents related to this permitting application. Click Public Comment Portal on the Public Participation menu to submit comments or use the link below.

Por el presente se da aviso de conformidad con 20.6.3.300.B NMAC que se ha propuesto un Acuerdo de Remediación Voluntaria entre la localidad de Deming y el Departamento de Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México (NMED, por sus siglas en inglés) para las propiedades ubicadas en 1200 W. Pine Street, 1218 W. Pine Street, 1300 W. Pine Street, 1312 W. Pine Street, 140 S. 12th Street y 165 S. 12th Street en Deming, Nuevo México 88030. El acuerdo propone acciones para caracterizar y remediar la  ontaminación en el suelo y las aguas subterráneas debajo del sitio. Los posibles contaminantes incluyen hidrocarburos de petróleo y compuestos orgánicos volátiles. El acuerdo propuesto, que incluye un mapa del sitio y un plan preliminar de trabajo de remediación, se adjunta a este aviso más abajo. Para solicitar más información, llame a NMED en Santa Fe al 505-827-2900. Antes de la aprobación de este Acuerdo de Remediación Voluntaria propuesto, el NMED permitirá hasta el 7 de Noviembre de 2024 para recibir comentarios por escrito y durante ese tiempo cualquier persona interesada podrá solicitar una reunión pública. Las solicitudes de reunión pública deberán realizarse por escrito y deberán indicar las razones por las cuales se debe realizar la reunión. Se llevará a cabo una reunión si el NMED determina que existe un interés público significativo. 

Los comentarios sobre el acuerdo propuesto y/o las solicitudes de reunión pública pueden enviarse a:
Tim Noger
NMED Ground Water Quality Bureau – VRP
PO Box 5469
Santa Fe, NM 87502-5469

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Tim.noger@env.nm.gov

Si no habla inglés, no habla bien inglés o tiene alguna discapacidad, puede comunicarse con el gerente del proyecto del Programa de Remediación Voluntaria de NMED para solicitar asistencia, un intérprete o un dispositivo auxiliar, obtener más  Información sobre el sitio o el proceso del Programa de Remediación Voluntaria, o para participar en actividades asociadas con el proceso. En la medida de lo posible, el NMED se encargará de los servicios de interpretación y las adaptaciones o servicios
solicitados para las personas con discapacidades. Hay disponible asistencia telefónica gratuita a través de Relay New Mexico para las personas sordas, con problemas de audición o que tienen dificultad para hablar por teléfono, llamando al 1-800-659-1779; español: 1-800-327-1857; usuarios de TTY: 1-800-659-8331. Hay disponible asistencia telefónica de interpretación gratuita para personas que no hablan inglés o que no hablan bien inglés está disponible al llamar a NMED. El NMED no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad o sexo en la administración de sus programas o actividades, como lo exigen las leyes y regulaciones aplicables. El NMED es responsable de la coordinación de los esfuerzos de cumplimiento y la recepción de consultas relacionadas con los requisitos de no discriminación implementados por 40 C.F.R. Partes 5 y 7, incluido el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, en su forma enmendada; la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973; la Ley de discriminación por Edad de 1975, el Título IX de las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972 y la Sección 13 de las Enmiendas de la Ley Federal de Control de la Contaminación del Agua de 1972. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este aviso o cualquiera de los programas, políticas o procedimientos de no discriminación de NMED, puede comunicarse con: Kate Cardenas, coordinadora de no discriminación, Departamento de Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México, 1190 St. Francis Dr., Suite N4050, P.O. Box 5469, Santa Fe, NM 87502, (505) 827-2855, nd.coordinator@env.nm.gov. Si cree que ha sido objeto de discriminación con respecto a un programa o actividad de NMED, puede comunicarse con la coordinadora de no discriminación identificada anteriormente o visitar nuestro sitio web en www.env.nm.gov… para obtener información sobre cómo y dónde presentar una queja por discriminación.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to 20.6.3.300.B NMAC that a Voluntary Remediation Agreement has been proposed between the City of Deming and the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) for a property located at 1200 W. Pine Street, 1218 W. Pine Street, 1300 W. Pine Street, 1312 W. Pine Street, 140 S. 12th Street, and 165 S. 12th Street in Deming, New Mexico 88030. The agreement proposes actions to characterize and remediate contamination in soil and groundwater beneath the site. Potential contaminants include petroleum hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds. The proposed agreement, including a site map and a preliminary remediation work plan, is attached to this notice below. To request more information, call NMED in Santa Fe at 505-827-2900. Prior to approval of this proposed Voluntary Remediation Agreement, NMED will allow until November7, 2024 to receive written comments and during which time a public meeting may be requested by any interested person. Requests for public meeting shall be in writing and shall set forth the reasons why the meeting should be held. A meeting will be held if NMED determines that there is significant public interest.

Comments on the proposed agreement and/or requests for public meeting may be sent to:
Tim Noger
NMED Ground Water Quality Bureau – VRP
PO Box 5469
Santa Fe, NM 87502-5469

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Tim.noger@env.nm.gov


If you are a non-English speaker, do not speak English well, or if you have a disability, you may contact the NMED Voluntary Remediation Program project manager to request assistance, an interpreter, or an auxiliary aid in order to learn more about Voluntary Remediation Program Site or process, or to participate in activities associated with the process. To the extent possible, NMED will arrange for requested interpretation services and accommodations or services for persons with disabilities. Telephone conversation assistance is available through Relay New Mexico at no charge for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have difficulty speaking on the phone, by calling 1-800-659-1779; Spanish: 1-800-327-1857; TTY users: 1-800-659-8331. Telephone interpretation assistance for persons that are a non-English speaker or do not speak English well is available at no charge when calling NMED. NMED does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the
administration of its programs or activities, as required by applicable laws and regulations. NMED is responsible for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning nondiscrimination requirements implemented by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972. If you have any questions about this notice or any of NMED’s nondiscrimination programs, policies or procedures, you may contact: Kate Cardenas, Non-Discrimination Coordinator, New Mexico Environment Department, 1190 St. Francis Dr., Suite N4050, P.O. Box 5469, Santa Fe, NM 87502, (505) 827-2855, nd.coordinator@env.nm.gov. If you believe that you have been discriminated against with respect to a NMED program or activity, you may contact the Non-Discrimination Coordinator identified above or visit our website at www.env.nm.gov… to learn how and where to file a complaint of discrimination.

NMED y NMHealth ofreceran hasta 100 pruebas de agua gratuitas para posoz privados que abastecen a hogares que no estan conectados a un servicio publico de agua en condado de McKinley y comunidades circundantes. Las pruebas incluyen: pH, conductividad electrica, nitrato, hierro, sulfato, fluoruro, y arsenico.

Como Recolectar una Muestra de Agua:

• Llene un recipiente limpio de vidrio o plastico sin olores, con al menos un cuarto de galon o un litro (32 oz) de su agua de pozo.
• Si la casa tiene un sistema de filtracion para toda la casa, recolecte el agua en la cabecera del pozo antes de cualquier sistema de filtracion o sistema de ablandador, si es posible.
• Deje correr el agua 2-3 minutos antes de recolectar la muestra.
• Recoja la muestra lo mas cerca posible del momento de la prueba.

NMED and NMHealth will be offering up to 100 free water tests for private wells serving homes not connected to a water utility in McKinley County and surrounding communities. Tests include: pH, Electrical conductivity, Nitrate, Iron, Sulfate, Fluoride, and Arsenic.

How to Collect a Water Sample:

• Fill a clean glass or plastic container without any odors, with at least a quart or liter (32 oz) of your well water.
• If the home has a whole house filtration system, collect the water at the well head prior to any filtration or softener systems, if possible.
• Let the water run 2-3 minutes before collecting the sample.
• Collect the sample as close to the time of testing as possible.

This is the monthly meeting of the Water Quality Control Commission.

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Join us on November 12th @ 1 pm EST as we break down what’s included in the LCRI, what it means for you, and what next steps your utility needs to take. During this session, 120Water’s Director of Water Quality Compliance, Jonathan Cuppett, will discuss the following:
The impact of LCRI on water utilities of all sizes.
Context around the LCRI’s impact on public health and the replacement of lead pipes.
How you can start preparing and setting yourself up for success to meet the new improvements.

NMED is holding an in-person public meeting on Nov. 12 starting at 4:30 p.m. at Clovis Community College Town Hall, coinciding with the U.S. Air Force’s virtual-only meeting (which starts at 5:00 pm). Community members will attend the Air Force’s meeting alongside NMED Secretary James Kenney and other NMED staff, who will provide additional insight and answer any questions.  

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting an informational webinar specifically for the drinking water professional community on November 14, 2024 about EPA's recently finalized Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). During the webinar, EPA will provide information an an overview of the final LCRI, including the regulation's requirements and implementation timeline.
 

Running a small system can be challenging. Along with meeting regulatory obligations and satisfying customer expectations, you may have issues with aging infrastructure, lack of personnel, and limited financial resources. Furthermore, small systems often cost more to operate per capita than large systems because of economy of scale. This can further complicate operations.
One strategy to address these challenges is to work with other utilities. In this workshop, we will discuss various approaches to collaboration including:
Informal information sharing
Sharing equipment or personnel
Leveraging shared purchasing power
Emergency planning
How to prepare your utility for knowledge or technology transfer
Networking and More!

The following is the proposed agenda for the meeting; the Board is not confined to items listed and other items may be discussed.
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1) Roll call & Introduction of Guests – (Cathie Eisen - 5 minutes)
2) Review and approval: Meeting Agenda – (Cathie Eisen - 5 minutes)
3) Review and approval: June 27, 2024, meeting minutes – (Cathie Eisen - 5 minutes)
4) Janet Cherry-IPR/DPR (30 min)
5) Study Guides/Regulations- Cathie Eisen (5 minutes)
6) UOCP Program Discussion- Cathie Eisen (30 min)
7) Certemy update (Eric Hall 5 minutes)
8) Drinking Water Bureau Update – (Tanya Trujillo - 10 minutes)
9) New Mexico Water and Wastewater Association (Martin Lopez - 5 minutes)
10) NM Surface Water Quality Bureau-Point Source Pollution Program Update – (Susan Lucas Kamat/Jason Martinez - 5 minutes)
11) NM Ground Water Quality Bureau-Domestic Waste Team Update – (Jason Herman/Avery Young - 5 minutes)
12) NM Operator Certification Program Update – (Eric Hall - 5 minutes)
13) Other Business (including next meeting date) – (Cathie Eisen - 10 minutes)
14) The Advisory Board will receive public comments. No action will be taken by the Advisory Board. Limit 2 minutes per individual making comments.
15) Adjournment by roll call


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Due to the outstanding community response to the initial two rounds of PFAS blood testing, NMED and NMHealth are offering an additional 250 free PFAS blood tests. To be eligible you must be: at least 18 years of age, a New Mexico resident, and currently or have ever lived or worked in the project focus area, which is around and includes Canon Air Force Base (see map below). Testing is by appointment only between Nov 14 - 20. To make an appointment please call 575-575-PFAS (7327)

There are several generic types of coatings that can be utilized for maintenance and repair operations within the water/wastewater infrastructure. This webinar will discuss some of these generic types of materials and will lay out some of the pros and cons of using each type for different applications, including overcoat applications. Water-based products will also be discussed as part of this presentation. Historically, solvent-based products have out-performed water-based coatings in certain service environments, but recent innovations in coating technology have allowed for higher-performing water-based alternatives on the market. As a result, asset owners can now consider some of these new materials for potable water immersion service or even service environments where top level color and gloss performance are needed. This webinar will discuss the many innovations with these next generation materials offering longer service lives and lower life cycle costs over the incumbent solvent-based materials in the market. It will be shown how longer service life will not only lower life cycle costs but also can provide a more sustainable solution for asset protection while not compromising the service life of the coating system being used.