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.

Happening Now

04 Dec

Funding Opportunity: Surface Water Quality Bureau – River Stewardship RFP

Funding Opportunity: Surface Water Quality Bureau – River Stewardship RFP

Friday, October 27, 2023 through Thursday, January 4, 2024

Location: https://www.generalservices.state.nm.us/state-purchasing/active-itbs-and-rfps/active-procurements/

The Surface Water Quality Bureau’s River Stewardship Program Request for Proposals (RFP) is open to receive proposals to plan, design, and construct projects that improve surface water quality and river habitat statewide. The RFP was released Friday, October 27, 2023 and will be open to receive electronic proposals through the State Purchasing Division website through 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Thursday, January 4, 2024.

View all RFP documents here: https://www.generalservices.state.nm.us/state-purchasing/active-itbs-and-rfps/active-procurements/

04 Dec

Oportunidad de financiación: Oficina de Calidad de Aguas Superficiales – Solicitud de Propuestas para el Programa de Administración de Ríos

Oportunidad de financiación: Oficina de Calidad de Aguas Superficiales – Solicitud de Propuestas para el Programa de Administración de Ríos

Del viernes, 27 de octubre de 2023 al jueves, 4 de enero de 2024

Ubicación: https://www.generalservices.state.nm.us/state-purchasing/active-itbs-and-rfps/active-procurements/

La Solicitud de Propuestas (RFP) para el Programa de Administración de Ríos de la Oficina de Calidad de Aguas Superficiales está abierta para recibir propuestas para planificar, diseñar y construir proyectos que mejoren la calidad de las aguas superficiales y el hábitat de los ríos en todo el estado. La RFP se publicó el viernes, 27 de octubre de 2023 y estará abierta para recibir propuestas electrónicas a través del sitio web de la División de Compras del Estado hasta las 3:00 p. m., hora estándar de la montaña (MST) del jueves 4 de enero de 2024.

Consulte todos los documentos de la RFP aquí: https://www.generalservices.state.nm.us/state-purchasing/active-itbs-and-rfps/active-procurements/

03 Nov

30-day Public Comment Period: Arcosa Wind Tower, INC-Arcosa Wind Tower, INC Air Quality Construction Permit Application 10108

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 Valencia 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.
04 Dec

30-day Public Comment Period: XTO Energy Inc-Wildcat Compressor Station Air Quality Operating Permit Application P290

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.
04 Dec

30-day Public Comment Period: Harvest Four Corners LLC-Buena Vista Compressor Station Air Quality Operating Permit Application P275R1

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.
04 Dec

30-day Public Comment Period: Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)-Luna Energy Center Air Quality Construction Permit Application PSD2450M3

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 Luna 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.
04 Dec

30-day Public Comment Period: Harvest Four Corners LLC-29-6 No2 Central Delivery Point Air Quality Operating Permit Application P038R5

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.
04 Dec

30-day Public Comment Period: Crestwood New Mexico Pipeline, LLC-Willow Lake Gas Processing Plant Air Quality Operating Permit Application P299

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.
04 Dec

Aviso de Solicitud de Propuestas (RFP, por sus siglas en inglés) para Servicios de Restauración de Zonas Ribereñas, Acuáticas y de Humedales

Oportunidad de financiamiento: Oficina de Calidad de Aguas Superficiales – Solicitud de Propuestas (RFP) para Servicios de Restauración de Zonas Ribereñas, Acuáticas y de Humedales

Del jueves 23 de noviembre de 2023 al miércoles 17 de enero de 2024

Ubicación: https://www.generalservices.state.nm.us/state-purchasing/active-itbs-and-rfps/active-procurements/

La Oficina de Calidad de Aguas Superficiales tiene una nueva Solicitud de Propuestas (RFP) para Servicios de Restauración de Zonas Ribereñas, Acuáticas y de Humedales. La RFP está abierta a recibir propuestas para Servicios de Restauración de Zonas Ribereñas, Acuáticas y de Humedales y dará lugar al establecimiento de un Acuerdo de Precios a nivel estatal. La RFP se publicó el jueves 23 de noviembre de 2023, y estará abierta para recibir propuestas electrónicas a través del sitio web de la División de Compras del Estado hasta las 3:00 p. m., hora estándar de la montaña (MST) del miércoles 17 de enero de 2024.

Consulte todos los documentos de la RFP aquí: https://www.generalservices.state.nm.us/state-purchasing/active-itbs-and-rfps/active-procurements/

 

04 Dec

Notice of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Riparian, Aquatic, and Wetland Restoration Services

Funding Opportunity: Surface Water Quality Bureau – Request for Proposals (RFP) for Riparian, Aquatic, and Wetland Restoration Services

Thursday, November 23, 2023 through Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Location: https://www.generalservices.state.nm.us/state-purchasing/active-itbs-and-rfps/active-procurements/

The Surface Water Quality Bureau has a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for Riparian, Aquatic, and Wetland Restoration Services. The RFP is open to receive proposals for Riparian, Aquatic, and Wetland Restoration Services and will result in the establishment of a Statewide Price Agreement. The RFP was released Thursday, November 23, 2023 and will be open to receive electronic proposals through the State Purchasing Division website through 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

 

04 Dec

30-day Public Comment Period: Short Line LLC-Las Vegas HMA Plant Air Quality Construction Permit Application 10129

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 Miguel 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.
05 Dec

Training: Safe Drinking Water Act for Managers

6 – 8pm MST
SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT FOR WATER MANAGERS

December 5th 6 p.m.–8 p.m., 2.0 Operator or Board Credit hours offered (web based)

This training explains the purpose, history, and requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act. We will also discuss how to protect against waterborne disease and review a water crisis case study. Participants will come away with an understanding of the multi-barrier approach to ensure safe and reliable drinking water.

To register please complete the online registration form by clicking the link below or email us at nmenv-dwbboardtraining@state.nm.us.
08 Dec

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: Medical Imagining and Radiation Therapy Advisory Council (MIRTAC) ANNUAL MEETING

9am – 1pm MST
PUBLIC NOTICE
The New Mexico Environment Department, Environmental Protection Division, Radiation Control Bureau is announcing the annual meeting of the Medical Imagining and Radiation Therapy Advisory Council to be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, starting at 9:00 AM MST. The meeting will be a virtual meeting only, with NO onsite location attendance.

AVISO PÚBLICO
La Oficina de Control de la Radiación de la División de Protección Ambiental del Departamento de Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México anuncia la reunión anual del Consejo Asesor de Radioterapia e Imágenes Médicas que se llevará a cabo el viernes, 8 de diciembre de 2023, a partir de las 9:00 a. m. MST (hora estándar de la montaña). La reunión será únicamente virtual, SIN asistencia presencial en el lugar.

Agenda
9 AM
Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Advisory Council Annual Meeting
Reunión anual del Consejo Asesor de Radioterapia e Imágenes Médicas

Introductions
Approval of Agenda
Approval of the December 16, 2022, minutes
Old Business
Update attendees as to the status of adding NMTCB CT as additional license that satisfies New Mexico CT licensure rules.
Update attendees as to the status of adding a limited radiography license pathway to the New Mexico licensure rules.
New Business
Public Statements
Adjournment
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