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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:
Using the best available science to inform our decision-making in protecting public health and the environment.
Employing creative engineering and technological solutions to address environmental challenges.
Engaging communities and interested stakeholders in environmental decision-making outcomes.
Ensuring meaningful compliance with state regulations and permits; leveling the playing field through enforcement.
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.
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.
The Tribal Liaison coordinates and oversees agency activities that may impact New Mexico’s tribes, nations and pueblos.
Border Liaison: the States of New Mexico and Chihuahua have many ways we work together and communicate on environmental media in the Border Area.
Nov 8, 2024
Nov 5, 2024
Comments and Testimony
October 31, 2024
Memo regarding Storage of Chemicals and Biohazard Materials at Higher Education Institutions
October 29, 2024
NMED presentation to the Water and Natural Resources Committee on the Energy Transition Act
October 15, 2024
NMED presentation to the Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Committee on Per- and Poly-fluoryl Alkyl (PFAS) Issues in the U.S. and New Mexico
NMED Regulatory Update to RHMC on the Kirtland Air Force Base Bulk Fuels Facility Corrective Action
NMED Regulatory Update to RHMC on the White Sands Test Facility Corrective Action
NMED Presentation to RHMC on PFAS Monitoring at New Mexico’s Public Water Systems
October 11, 2024
NMED Comments on Capilla Transmission Line
October 3, 2024
Curry County letter expressing concern about PFAS contamination
Happening Now
30-day Public Comment Period: Targa Midstream Services LLC-Brininstool Compressor Station Air Quality Operating Permit Application P276-R1
30-day Public Comment Period: El Paso Natural Gas Company, LLC-Lordsburg Compressor Station Air Quality Operating Permit Application P131-R5
30-day Public Comment Period: Intrepid Potash New Mexico LLC-East Plant Air Quality Construction Permit Application 0755M15
30-day Public Comment Period: Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc-Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc Air Quality Operating Permit Application P039R4
30-day Public Comment Period: DCP Operating Company LP-Linam Ranch Gas Plant Air Quality Construction Permit Application 0039M10
30-day Public Comment Period: Harvest Four Corners LLC-El Cedro Compressor Station Air Quality Operating Permit Application P046-R4
Water Quality Control Commission Monthly Meeting - CANCELLED
Meeting Cancellation Notice
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EPA LCRI: What’s included and what to do now?
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 Public Meeting of Air Force's Virtual PFAS Update
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
The Power of Partnership: Sharing Resources with Neighboring Systems
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!
Utility Operator Certification Advisory Board
Proposed Agenda Items: nmed-oit.webex.com…
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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FREE PFAS Blood Testing
Maintenance and Repair Coatings for Key Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Assets
Leaf No Litter Fall Cleanup
Community Meeting: Chevron Questa Mine Superfund Site (NPDES NM0022306) / a la reunión de la comunidad del Sitio Superfund Chevron Questa Mine (NPDES NM0022306)
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
VFW Post 7688
2597 North Highway 522
Questa, New Mexico 87556
During the meeting, an update will be provided on current site activities and future cleanup work at the Questa Mine. Following the updates, a question‐and‐answer session will be open to the public.
Additional site information is available at the site’s local document repository located at Village of Questa, 2500 Old State Road 3, P.O. Box 260, Questa, New Mexico 87556.
Questions can be directed to Nichole Foster, EPA Remedial Project Manager, at (214) 665‐7248 or foster.nichole@epa.gov; Janetta Coats, EPA Sr. Community Involvement Coordinator, at (214) 665‐7308 or 1‐800‐533‐3508 (toll‐free) or coats.janetta@epa.gov; or Joseph Fox, NMED Project Manager, at (505) 222‐9560 or
joseph.fox@env.nm.gov.
This meeting is being held in a fully accessible facility. Should you have specific needs or questions about the facility, please contact Janetta Coats, EPA Sr. Community Involvement Coordinator, at (214) 665‐7308 or (800) 533‐3508 (toll‐free) or coats.janetta@epa.gov.
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La Agencia de Protección Ambiental (la EPA) de EE. UU., en cooperación con el Departamento de Medioambiente de Nuevo México (el NMED) y el Departamento de Energía, Minerales y Recursos Naturales de Nuevo México (el EMNRD), lo invita a asistir a una reunión de la comunidad para el Sitio Superfund Chevron Questa. La reunión se llevará a cabo el.
martes, 19 de noviembre de 2024
5:30 p.m. hasta 7:30 p.m.
VFW Post 7688
2597 North Highway 522
Questa, Nuevo México 87556
Durante la reunión, se ofrecerá una actualización sobre las actividades actuales del sitio y el futuro trabajo de limpieza en Questa Mine. Después de las actualizaciones, habrá una sesión de preguntas y respuestas abierta para el público.
Se puede encontrar más información sobre el sitio en el depósito local de documentos del sitio, ubicado en la Villa de Questa, 2500 Old State Road 3, P.O. Box 260, Questa, Nuevo México 87556.
Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Nichole Foster, gerente de Proyectos de Remediación de la EPA, teléfono: (214) 665‐7248 o correo electrónico: foster.nichole@epa.gov; Janetta Coats, Coordinadora de Participación Comunitaria Principal de la EPA, teléfono: (214) 665‐7308 o 1‐800‐533‐3508 o correo electrónico: coats.janetta@epa.gov, Joseph Fox, gerente de Proyectos de NMED, teléfono: (505) 222‐9560 o correo electrónico: joseph.fox@env.nm.gov.
Esta reunión se realiza en una instalación totalmente accesible. Si tiene preguntas o necesidades específicas acerca de la instalación, comuníquese con Janetta Coats, coordinadora sénior de Participación Comunitaria de la EPA, en el (214) 665‐ 7308 o el (800) 533‐3508 (línea gratuita), o en coats.janetta@epa.gov.
Regulatory Requirements for MDWCAs
· An overview of state regulatory requirements
· Where to find regulatory information on various state agencies
· How to make a yearly reporting schedule for tracking all the various requirements