Mission

The Environment Department's Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) Bureau petitioned the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB 25-11 (R)) for a new Heat Illness and Injury Prevention rule in March 2025. A 60-day comment period for the proposed rule is open to the public from April 1 through May 30, 2025. Visit the NMED website at www.env.nm.gov and look for the Public Participation menu in the top right corner. 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 Large Entity Reporting Requirement (LERR) is a one-time reporting effort designed to support future clean transportation programs and incentives in New Mexico. 

If your company or agency operates medium- or heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) in New Mexico, you may be required to submit a one-time fleet report by July 31, 2025, under the LERR. 

Join NMED for office hours to ask questions about the reporting form or the LERR.

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Monthly meeting of WQCC and docketed items appearing on the agenda including: WQCC 24-65 (R): Hearing FOR RULEMAKING TO AMEND 20.6.4.126 AND 20.6.4.141 NMAC; deliberation on WQCC 23-84 (R) - water reuse matter

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Let’s continue planning together for a healthy, secure, and prosperous future for all New Mexicans! The New Mexico Environment Department and New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department invite you to dive into the details and share your ideas for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the sectors covered in New Mexico's Climate Action Plan.

Please register to attend a community conversation about one or more of the sector(s) that matter to you. All meetings will be held from 5:30-7:30PM.

5/13: Electricity Sector
5/15: Industry Sector
5/27: Transportation Sector
5/29: Agriculture, Forests, and Wilderness Sector
6/3: Buildings Sector/ Waste and Materials Sector

The Climate Action Plan will provide an actionable roadmap for New Mexico to meet its climate pollution reduction targets. These targets are essential to ensure a healthy, secure, and prosperous future for all New Mexicans. These community conversations will help State staff incorporate priorities and ideas from New Mexicans to strengthen planning.

Please RSVP for the meetings you would like to attend here: www.surveymonkey.com….
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Monthly meeting of WQCC and docketed items appearing on the agenda including: WQCC 24-65 (R): Hearing FOR RULEMAKING TO AMEND 20.6.4.126 AND 20.6.4.141 NMAC; deliberation on WQCC 23-84 (R) - water reuse matter

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Disaster recovery requires a coordinated set of actions and strategies aimed at restoring affected areas immediately following an event. As the number of disasters per year significantly increases, emergency managers and responders are inundated with large amounts of data processing and decision-making required for successful response and recovery outcomes. Artificial intelligence (AI) has a significant potential for facilitating many of these activities. By enhancing decision-making and communication, AI would allow officials to concentrate more effectively on critical aspects of the response. The EPA’s Homeland Security Research Program has been working to leverage AI and enhance disaster readiness for several years. This presentation will showcase real-world applications of AI and its future potential in disaster preparedness and recovery. The EPA is researching AI technology integration in a way that can significantly improve predictive capabilities, streamline response efforts, and optimize recovery processes, ultimately reducing the impact on communities. This presentation will highlight successful implementation of AI in current disaster management scenarios, providing tangible examples of technology-driven improvements in environmental cleanup outcomes.

Utility Operator Certification Advisory Board Meeting

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Do you or someone you know live near Carlsbad? If so, we’d like to invite you to GCD’s Disaster Preparedness training on May 15th, 2025.
“How prepared are you to work with the disability community in the event of a disaster?” is the theme of
the event, but everyone who lives in any area prone to natural disasters or man-made disasters (in other words, EVERYWHERE) could benefit from this program.

If you are an emergency manager, first responder, medical professional, shelter personnel, veterinarian, animal caretaker, person with a disability, service provider to the disability community or an interested community member this free training is for you!

Please share with your contacts.

Reservation is encouraged, as there is a 75-seat limit.
Please reserve your spot or request accommodation by sending an email to Lisa McNiven, Deputy Director at Lisa.mcniven@gcd.nm.gov 
Call if you have questions at 505-435-9326

 

With the November 2027 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) compliance deadline on the horizon, water systems are evaluating their next steps. The 2024 service line inventory requirements were just the beginning—now, utilities must develop long-term strategies to meet all LCRI elements efficiently and effectively. This includes updates to their service line inventory, compliance sampling, lead monitoring in childcare facilities, and more. Missing critical steps could mean costly delays, compliance violations, and unnecessary headaches. This webinar will provide an overview of what's included in the LCRI and it's impact on your upcoming compliance programs.

We will be entering everyone who registers and is a member of their state association or NRWA as a rural water member for a chance to win an all-inclusive trip for two to the WaterPro Conference in New Orleans! The winner will be drawn live during this webinar.

Let’s continue planning together for a healthy, secure, and prosperous future for all New Mexicans! The New Mexico Environment Department and New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department invite you to dive into the details and share your ideas for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the sectors covered in New Mexico's Climate Action Plan.

Please register to attend a community conversation about one or more of the sector(s) that matter to you. All meetings will be held from 5:30-7:30PM.

5/13: Electricity Sector
5/15: Industry Sector
5/27: Transportation Sector
5/29: Agriculture, Forests, and Wilderness Sector
6/3: Buildings Sector/ Waste and Materials Sector

The Climate Action Plan will provide an actionable roadmap for New Mexico to meet its climate pollution reduction targets. These targets are essential to ensure a healthy, secure, and prosperous future for all New Mexicans. These community conversations will help State staff incorporate priorities and ideas from New Mexicans to strengthen planning.

Please RSVP for the meetings you would like to attend here: www.surveymonkey.com….
A Zoom link and calendar invite will be sent to registrants.

Santa Ana Pueblo, St. Anne Annual Feast Day. 

This is a public Hearing in the matter of GWQB 24-69 (P) Bishop's Lodge DP-75

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The Large Entity Reporting Requirement (LERR) is a one-time reporting effort designed to support future clean transportation programs and incentives in New Mexico. 

If your company or agency operates medium- or heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) in New Mexico, you may be required to submit a one-time fleet report by July 31, 2025, under the LERR. 

Join NMED for office hours to ask questions about the reporting form or the LERR.

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This is a public Hearing in the matter of GWQB 24-69 (P) Bishop's Lodge DP-75

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McKinley Advisors
Speakers include National Rural Water Association Apprenticeship Project Manager Amber Jackson
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring association executives who will share their proven strategies and innovative mindsets for developing impactful workforce initiatives. Our expert panelists bring diverse perspectives across sectors.
What You'll Gain: 
Game-changing strategies to anticipate workforce needs and position your association as the go-to industry resource
Key insights for incorporating workforce development into your strategic plan
Innovative approaches to elevate both members and non-members in their professional journeys 
This webinar will equip association leaders with practical techniques and strategic approaches to effectively support workforce development within their industries, create meaningful partnerships, and drive positive change through education and training initiatives.

Funding for States to Support Lead Service Line Replacements and Addressing Emerging Contaminants
(Keelan Baldwin, EPA Office of Water) The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)—a federal-state partnership between EPA and states—can help communities improve their drinking water infrastructure by replacing lead service lines (LSLs) and reducing exposure to emerging contaminants, including PFAS. The Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides $15 billion in funding specifically for replacing LSLs and $4 billion to address emerging contaminants in drinking water. IIJA provides an additional $11.7 billion in general-purpose funding through the DWSRF, which can also be used for lead pipe replacement, emerging contaminants, or other drinking water infrastructure projects. This presentation will provide an overview of the DWSRF, discuss borrower and project eligibilities for LSL identification and replacement, and cover eligibilities for emerging contaminants in drinking water.

Grant Funding for Public Water Systems to Address Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (Lida Daly, EPA Office of Water) The Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant program appropriated $5 billion of non-competitive funding awards over five years for states, territories, and Tribes to improve drinking water quality. The grants empower them to better support their eligible communities in addressing emerging contaminants, including PFAS. This presentation will provide an overview of the EC-SDC grant program, including project and community eligibilities and examples

This is a Public Hearing in the matter of DWB 24-62 (CO) Village of Chama

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