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Mission

Our mission is to protect and restore the environment and to foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. We implement our mission guided by four tenets:

Science

Using the best available science to inform our decision-making in protecting public health and the environment.

Innovation

Employing creative engineering and technological solutions to address environmental challenges.

Collaboration

Engaging communities and interested stakeholders in environmental decision-making outcomes.

Compliance

Ensuring meaningful compliance with state regulations and permits; leveling the playing field through enforcement.

Non-Employee Discrimination Complaints

NMED does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex in the administration of its programs or activities. To learn more or to file a complaint, visit our Equity webpage.

Quejas por Discriminación de No-Empleados

El Departamento de Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México (NMED, por su sigla en inglés) no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad o sexo en la administración de sus programas o actividades. Para obtener más información o para presentar una queja visite Equity webpage.

Tribal Liaison

The Tribal Liaison coordinates and oversees agency activities that may impact New Mexico’s tribes, nations and pueblos.

Border Liaison

Border Liaison: the States of New Mexico and Chihuahua have many ways we work together and communicate on environmental media in the Border Area.

Happening Now

23 Jan

30-day Public Comment Period: DCP Operating Company LP-Linam Ranch Gas Plant Air Quality Construction Permit Application 0039M10

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.
23 Jan

30-day Public Comment Period: Tap Rock Operating, LLC-High Life CTB Air Quality Construction Permit Application 10432

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.
23 Jan

30-day Public Comment Period: Targa Midstream Services LLC-Copperhead Compressor Station Air Quality Construction Permit Application 7712M4

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.
23 Jan

30-day Public Comment Period: Targa Northern Delaware LLC-Red Hills Gas Processing Plant Air Quality Operating Permit Application P278-R1

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.
23 Jan

30-day Public Comment Period: ET Gathering & Processing, LLC – Jal No. 3 Gas Plant Air Quality Construction Permit Application 1092M11

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.
23 Jan

Public comment period: 401 Certification of the 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit NPDES NMR050000 / Periodo de comentario publico abierara para Permiso General Multisectorial NPDES NMR050000

The NMED Surface Water Quality Bureau opens the comment period for Clean Water Act 401 Certification of the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for the 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit, NPDES permit # NMR050000.

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) hereby gives notice pursuant to 20.6.2.2001 NMAC of a public comment opportunity in the state’s Clean Water Act §401 Certification of the following draft NPDES permit: 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit (NMR050000) for stormwater discharges from industrial activities to surface waters.

The draft permit, draft fact sheet/statement of basis, and other associated information can be found at the EPA Multi-Sector General Permit website and the NMED public notice website.

EPA has included per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) monitoring requirements based on the memo from EPA headquarters addressing PFAS discharges in NPDES permits and through the Pretreatment and Monitoring Programs.

If you have comments that you would like NMED to consider as the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification is drafted, please submit them using the NMED Public Comment Portal or send them to:
Susan A. Lucas Kamat, Program Manager
NMED SWQB Point Source Regulation Section
PO Box 5469
Santa Fe, NM 87502
telephone 505-946-8924
email susan.lucaskamat@env.nm.gov
Tutorial videos on how to use the Public Comment Portal are available in both English and Spanish.

NMED SWQB will accept written comments until the end of the business day (5pm MST) on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Individuals who submit public comments will be added to the NMED email listserv.

Persons who need language services (e.g., assistance for an interpreter) or persons with disabilities who need services to participate in this public process should contact:
Susan A. Lucas Kamat
PO Box 5469
Santa Fe, NM 87502
telephone (505) 946-8924
email susan.lucaskamat@env.nm.gov

TDD or TTY users please access the number via the New Mexico Relay Network, 1-800-659-1779 (voice); TTY users: 1-800-659-8331.
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Anuncio del aviso público sobre el Certificación de la Sección 401 de la Ley de Aguas Limpias

El Departamento de Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México por la presente notifica de conformidad con 20.6.2.2001 NMAC de una oportunidad para comentarios del público sobre la Certificación §401 de la Ley de Agua Limpia del estado de los siguientes borradores de permisos de NPDES: Permiso General Multisectorial (NMR050000) ) para descargas de aguas pluviales de actividades industriales a aguas superficiales.

El permiso, la hoja de datos/declaración de base y otra información relacionada se pueden encontrar en los siguientes sitios web del EPA y sitios web del NMED .

La EPA ha incluido los requisitos de monitoreo de sustancias perfluoradas y polifluoradas (PFAS) con base en el memorando de la sede de la EPA que aborda las descargas de PFAS en los permisos NPDES y a través del programa de pretratamiento y los programas de monitoreo.

Si usted tiene algún comentario sobre esta instalación que desea que el NMED considere al redactar la Certificación de la Ley de Aguas Limpias, Sección 401, sírvase envíelos utilizando el Portal de Comentarios Públicos de NMED o enviarlo a:
Susan A. Lucas Kamat, Program Manager
NMED SWQB Point Source Regulation Section
PO Box 5469
Santa Fe, NM 87502
teléfono 505-946-8924
correo electrónico susan.lucaskamat@env.nm.gov
Los videos tutoriales sobre cómo usar el Portal de comentarios públicos están disponibles en inglés y español.

NMED SWQB aceptará comentarios escritos hasta el final del día hábil a las (5 p.m. MST) del miércoles, 12 de febrero de 2025.

Las personas que envíen comentarios públicos serán añadidas a la lista de correo electrónico de NMED.

Las personas que necesiten asistencia de lenguaje (por ejemplo, asistencia para un intérprete) o las personas que tengan una discapacidad o que necesiten ayuda para participar en este proceso público deberán comunicarse con:
Susan A. Lucas Kamat
PO Box 5469
Santa Fe, NM 87502
teléfono (505) 946-8924
correo electrónico susan.lucaskamat@env.nm.gov

Los usuarios de TDD o TTY pueden acceder al número a través de la red de retransmisión de Nuevo México, 1-800-659-1779 (voz); usuarios de TTY: 1-800-659-8331.
 
The New Mexico Environment Department (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. If you have any questions about any of the NMED’s non-discrimination programs, policies or procedures, you may contact:
Kate Cardenas, NMED’s Non-Discrimination Coordinator
1190 St. Francis Dr., Suite N4050
P.O. Box 5469
Santa Fe, NM 87502
telephone (505) 827-2855
email 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 to learn how and where to file a complaint of discrimination.

El Departamento del Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México (NMED, por su sigla en inglés) no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad o sexo en la administración de sus programas o actividades, según lo exigido por las leyes y los reglamentos correspondientes. Si tiene preguntas sobre cualquier programa de no discriminación, norma o procedimiento de NMED, puede comunicarse con:
Kate Cardenas, la Coordinadora de No Discriminación de NMED
1190 St. Francis Dr., Suite N4050
P.O. Box 5469
Santa Fe, NM 87502
teléfono (505) 827-2855
correo electrónico nd.coordinator@env.nm.gov

Si piensa que ha sido discriminado con respecto a un programa o actividad de NMED, puede comunicarse con la Coordinadora de No Discriminación antes indicada o visitar nuestro sitio web para saber cómo y dónde presentar una queja por discriminación.
23 Jan

30-day Public Comment Period: Frontier Field Services, LLC – Maljamar Gas Plant Air Quality Operating Permit Application P123R4

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.
23 Jan

30-day Public Comment Period: Vernon Hamilton Construction Company – Kirtland Pit Air Quality Construction Permit Application 10448

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 San Juan 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.
23 Jan

30-day Public Comment Period: Oldcastle SW Group Inc dba Four Corners Materials-300 TPH Drum Mixed Asphalt Plant Air Quality Construction Permit Application 1347M3

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 San Juan 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.
23 Jan

30-day Public Comment Period: 2023 Draft Exceptional Events Demonstration for PM10 NAAQS Exceedances Due to High Wind Blowing Dust

The 30-day comment period is open for the Draft 2023 Exceptional Events Demonstration for PM10 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). 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 the Dona Ana, Luna or San Juan tabs to see documents related to this demonstration. Click Public Comment Portal on the Public Participation menu to submit comments or use the link below.
28 Jan

Lead Chemistry, Communication, and Local Engagement

11am – 2pm MST
PA's Office of Research and Development and Office of Water host this free webinar series to communicate current research, regulatory information, and solutions for challenges facing small drinking water systems. New to 2024, some webinars in the series are held in partnership with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA). Webinar topics vary each month and are primarily designed for tribal, state, and territory government agencies responsible for drinking water regulations compliance and treatment technologies permitting. Others may also benefit from the webinars, including water system operators, technical assistance providers, NGOs, local government personnel, academia, and private sector.
The series reaches thousands of people across the globe, and provides information and training needed for assisting small drinking water systems in building capacity and system sustainability, and with providing equitable access to drinking water.
28 Jan

STARTING AN ASSET INVENTORY

6 – 8pm MST
Participants will learn simple tools to begin developing an Asset Inventory and understand the benefits asset management. Emphasis is placed on the operator’s role in asset management through assessing the current state of the system infrastructure and identifying which assets are critical. Asset management helps make decisions on when to replace infrastructure and how to operate, maintain and repair what you already have.
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