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2013 To 2017 News Release Archives

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2017

December 18, 2017 – Notice of January 16, 2018 Public Meeting on Annual Plan for Cleanup of Los Alamos National Laboratory Legacy Waste

December 4, 2017 – NM Environment Department Confirms “Boil Water Advisory” Required for Bug Scuffle Sportsman’s Ranch in Otero County

November 22, 2017 NM Environment Dept. & Gold King Mine Citizens’ Group Meet Monday

November 21, 2017 – NM Environment Department Confirms Lifting of “Boil Water Advisory” for Harvest Gold Subdivision–Now Part of Customer-Owned Apple Orchard System

November 16, 2017 – Public Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 29 Seeking Public Comment on Draft Restoration Plan for Environmental Damage at Chevron/Questa Site

October 19, 2017 – NM Environment & Health Bring 200 Free Water Tests to Private Well Owners from Peñasco, Picuris Pueblo, and Taos County on Saturday

October 17. 2017 – NM Environment Department Confirms “Boil Water Advisory” Required for Cañada de Los Alamos MDWCA in Santa Fe County

October 17, 2017 – Environment Department Confirms Lifting of “Boil Water Advisory” for Mora Inn & RV Park in Mora County

October 10,2017 – NM Environment Department Confirms “Boil Water Advisory” Issued by Mora Inn and RV Park Water System

October 3, 2017 – Environment Department Confirms Lifting of “Boil Water Advisory” for Chaco Culture National Historic Park in San Juan County

September 29, 2017 – NM Environment & Health Bring 200 Free Water Tests to Luna County’s Private Well Owners on Saturday

September 23, 2017 – Environment Department Confirms Lifting of “Boil Water Advisory” for Artesia Municipal Water System and Morningside Water Users Cooperative in Eddy County

September 21, 2017 – NM Environment Dept. & Gold King Mine Citizens’ Group Meets Monday

September 16, 2017 – NM Environment Department Confirms Artesia Municipal Water System & Morningside Water Users Cooperative to Issue “Boil Water Advisory”

September 14, 2017 – NM Environment Department Confirms “Boil Water Advisory” to be Issued by Chaco Culture National Historic Parks Water System

August 23, 2017 – NMED Confirms Santa Fe County-West Sector Water is Lifting Precautionary “Boil Water Advisory”

August 23, 2017 – NMED Confirms SF County-West Sector Water’s Issuance of Precautionary “Boil Water Advisory”

Aug 19, 2017 – 200 Free Water Tests for Lincoln County/Ruidoso Area Private Well Owners Provided by State Environment and Health Depts.

August 14, 2017 – NM Environment Department Releases “Boil Water Advisory” for Vallecitos MDWCA Water System

Aug 7, 2017 – Public Meeting Sept. 28 to Discuss KAFB Bulk Fuels Facility’s Risk Assessment

Aug 4, 2017 – Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Investigation Report – Bulk Fuels Facility Spill

July 27, 2017 – NMED Hosts Six Public Meetings Statewide to Discuss $18M in Volkswagen Settlement Funds

July 24, 2017 – Environment Department Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for Artesia Municipal Water System and Morningside Water Users Cooperative in Eddy County

July 24, 2017 – $18M in Volkswagen Smog Device Software Settlement Funds to be Administered by NM Environment Department

July 15, 2017 – Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Artesia Municipal Water System and Morningside Water Users Cooperative

June 30, 2017 – Free Water Tests for Pojoaque Basin Well Owners Offered by Santa Fe County, NM Environment & Health Departments

June 14, 2017 – Environment and Health Departments Issue Smoke Advisory for Potential Impacts to Northern New Mexico

May 19, 2017 – State Environment Department Announces Air Quality Compliance Assessment Program for Small Businesses

May 18, 2017 – Gold King Mine Spill Citizens’ Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday

May 12, 2017 – Additional Funds from $5.5M Settlement to be Disbursed for New Mexico’s Environmental Restoration

May 11, 2017 – NM Departments of Environment and Health Bring 100 Free Water Tests to Sierra County’s Private Well Owners on Saturday

April 20, 2017 – Scrap Tire, Illegal Dumping, and Recycling Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

April 20, 2017 – NMED Seeks Appointees for Recycling and Illegal Dumping Alliance

April 20, 2017 – State Environment Department Alerts Doña Ana and Luna County Residents of Risks Associated with Dust Storms

March 24, 2017 – Gold King Mine Spill Citizens’ Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday

March 7, 2017 – Environment and Health Departments Issue Smoke Advisory for Potential Impacts to Eastern New Mexico

March 7, 2017 – NM Departments of Environment and Health Bring 200 Free Water Tests to Otero County’s Private Well Owners on Friday and Saturday

February 21, 2017 – New Mexico State Senate Unanimously Confirms Butch Tongate as Secretary of New Mexico Environment Department

February 16, 2017 – New Mexico Environment Department Strengthens Food Safety Food Rules

January 20, 2017 – Safe Drinking Water Service Restored at Questa

January 9, 2017 – NM Environment Department’s Timeline of Oversight of WIPP Recovery

January 4, 2017 – NM Environment Department to Ensure Safe Reopening at WIPP


2016

December 22, 2016 – NM Environment Dept. Transmits Successful WIPP Inspection Results to U.S. Department of Energy-Carlsbad Field Office

December 14, 2016 – NM Environment Department Completes Inspection of DOE’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad, NM

November 23, 2016 – NMED Chief Scientist to Present on 2015-16 Environmental Monitoring Results of Gold King Mine Spill

November 17, 2016 – Four Corners Air Quality Group to Meet in Farmington Dec. 1st

November 15, 2016 – Scrap Tire, Illegal Dumping, and Recycling Grant Applications Now Being Accepted – Municipalities, Pueblos, Counties, and Other Entities Eligible for Funds Totaling $800,000

November 3, 2016 – Nov 16th Public Meeting on Annual Plan for Cleanup Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Legacy Waste At Fuller Lodge in Downtown Los Alamos–Facilitated by NMED with Content Provided by DOE’s Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office

October 24, 2016 – Tomorrow, Tuesday October 25; San Juan County – Citizens’ Meeting on Gold King Mine Spill & Claims for Damages  – Residents with Claims Encouraged to Come Forward for Information on How to Complete Claims Forms

October 14, 2016 – Save the Date – Oct. 25, 2016;  San Juan County – Citizens’ Meeting on Gold King Mine Spill & Claims for Damages Discussion of How to Complete Claims Forms for Individuals and Businesses

October 11, 2016 –  NM Departments of Environment and Health Bring 200 Free Water Tests to De Baca County’s Private Well Owners on Friday and Saturday  – Fort Sumner and Surrounding Area Friday and Saturday at the De Baca County Cooperative Extension Service

October 11, 2016 – New Mexico Environment Department Concludes Investigation of Morningstar Water Supply and Fines Additional $162,000 – Investigation Launched in June Examined Accuracy of Reported Turbidity Data

September 29, 2016 – NM Departments of Environment and Health Bring 200 Free Water Tests to Chaves County’s Private Well Owners this Friday and Saturday

September 27, 2016 – New Mexico Environment Department Acts to Hold Harvest Gold Water System Accountable in Providing Clean and Safe Drinking Water

September 22, 2016 – NMED Seeks Appointees for Recycling and Illegal Dumping Alliance by Sept. 30

September 21, 2016 – Gold King Mine Spill Citizens’ Advisory Committee Meets Monday 9/26 to Discuss Agricultural Updates – Agricultural, Soil, and Sediment to be Discussed

News Correction: September 20, 2016 – Proposed Changes to Regulations on Water Pollutants – News Corrections

September 19, 2016 – NM Departments of Environment and Health Bring 250 Free Water Tests to Doña Ana County’s Private Well Owners this Friday and Saturday

September 12, 2016 – Governor Susana Martinez Appoints Butch Tongate as Cabinet Secretary for the Environment Department

September 8, 2016 –  NM Departments of Environment and Health Bring 200 Free Water Tests to Socorro County’s Private Well Owners on Friday Veguita and Surrounding Area—At the Veguita Senior Center

September 1, 2016 – Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Animas Valley Water’s Morningstar Water System Harvest Gold Water System’s Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect

August 19, 2016 – Gold King Mine Spill Citizens’ Advisory Committee Meets Monday to Discuss Drinking WaterWater from Wells and Public Systems to be Discussed

August 10, 2016 – $143 Million for Environmental Cleanup at Former Questa Mine in New Mexico – Chevron Mining’s Molybdenum Mine Is Now Closed & Designated a Superfund Site     *Updated 9/26/16  – EPA FACT SHEET Sept. 2016

August 4, 2016 – Governor Susana Martinez to Highlight Efforts to Hold EPA Accountable for Gold King Mine Spill

August 1, 2016 – NM Environment Department Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for Yah-Ta-Hey Water and Sanitation District Water System in McKinley County

July 29, 2016 – Governor Susana Martinez Announces Environment Department Secretary Ryan Flynn to Step Down

July 28, 2016 – New Mexico’s Office of the Natural Resource Trustee’s Executive Director Rebecca de Neri Zagal to Retire

July 22, 2016 – NM Departments of Environment and Health Bring 250 Free Water Tests to Rio Arriba County’s Private Well Owners on Tuesday

July 22, 2016 – Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Yah-Ta-Hey Water & Sanitation District Water System

July 20, 2016 – NM Environment Department’s Air Quality Bureau Eliminates Backlogged Enforcement Cases

July 20, 2016 – Gold King Mine Spill Citizens’ Advisory Committee Meets Monday to Discuss SedimentGroup to Discuss Effects of Lead in Soils, EPA’s Gladstone Treatment Facility, and Spring Runoff

July 8, 2016 – NM Environment Department Announces Drinking Water Safety Website for Morningstar and Harvest Gold Customers

June 30, 2016 – Boil Water Advisory Continues for Customers of Morningstar and Harvest Gold Water Water Still Not Safe:  Continue Boiling Water Prior to Usage

June 24, 2016 – Consent Order Governing Legacy Cleanup at Los Alamos Finalized

June 24, 2016 – Environment Issues 2nd Emergency Order to Morningstar Water

June 23, 2016 – New Mexico Sues Colorado in U.S. Supreme Court over Gold King Mine Spill and Historical Acid Mine Drainage

June 21, 2016 – Gold King Mine Spill Citizens’ Advisory Committee Meeting Monday Group to Discuss Dept. of Game & Fish Information on Contaminant Concentrations

June 21, 2016 – State and Federal Trustees to Extend Project Proposal Deadline to August 1 for Restoration of Natural Resources

June 21, 2016 – Kirtland Plume Cleanup Progress To Be Discussed Wednesday at Albuquerque Water Authority

June 15, 2016 – New Mexico Environment and Health Departments Issue Smoke Advisory    /   (5-3-1 Visibility Method Chart)

June 15, 2016 – New Mexico Environment and Health Departments Issue Smoke Advisory

June 14, 2016 –  New Mexico Demands Greater Scientific Integrity and Regulatory Honesty from EPA

June 3, 2016 – Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Morningstar Water System  Users Are Urged to Boil Water Prior to Drinking

June 3, 2016 – Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Harvest Gold Water System  Users Are Urged to Boil Water Prior to Drinking

June 2, 2016 – Governor Susana Martinez Announces Safe Removal of Hazardous Material from Santa Fe Industrial Site Teamwork and Safety Guide the Removal Work that Occurred at No Cost to Taxpayers

May 27, 2016 – Environment Department to Review Proposed Investigation to Characterize Groundwater and Vapor Contamination at Dry Cleaner

May 23, 2016 – Suit against the EPA & Colorado Mine Owners in Response to the Gold King Mine Spill’s Catastrophic Impact on New Mexico

May 17, 2016 – Gold King Mine Citizens’ Advisory Committee Meets in Farmington on Monday  –
Group to Discuss Environmental Exposures and Health – Public Welcome

May 17, 2016 – Environment Department Launches Review Process for Water Protection Regulations 

May 13, 2016 – Environment Department Extends Comment Period on LANL Consent Order for Fence-to-Fence Clean-up

May 9, 2016 – Scrap Tire, Clean-Up, and Recycling Grant Applications Now Being Accepted at New Mexico Environment Department

April 27, 2016 – Environment Department Hosts Open House Thursday on LANL Consent Order NMED Proposes Changes to Consent Order which Governs Legacy Clean-Up at LANL

April 21, 2016 – Gold King Mine Spill Citizens’ Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday 4/25

April 21, 2016 – Departments of Environment and Health Offer Free Water Tests to Private Well Owners
Santa Fe and Surrounding Area April 22 & 23 at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center  Event Flyer

April 21, 2016 – State Environment Department Alerts Doña Ana and Luna County Residents of Risks Associated with Dust Storms

April 19, 2016 – Clean-up of Jet Fuel Spill in Albuquerque – Public Meeting Tonight – Hosted by State Environment Dept. & Kirtland Air Force Base

April 13, 2016 – State and Federal Trustees to Hold Public Meeting Wednesday, April 27th for Restoration of Natural Resources  

April 4, 2016 – Governor Susana Martinez Highlights $32 Million in Water and Transportation Upgrades around LANL       Martinez Photo Link (jpg)

April 1, 2016 – Environment Department Awards South Central Solid Waste Authority for Safety Excellence

March 30, 2016 –   LANL Draft Consent Order Released for Public Comment – Updated Cleanup Agreement Will Enhance Legacy Waste Cleanup and Support Stronger Federal Funding Requests   Link: NNMCAB Presentation from March 30, 2016   Link: Public Notice English  / Spanish

March 28, 2016 –  Gold King Mine Spill’s Long-Term Impact Review Team’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee Meets in Farmington on Monday, March 28

March 28, 2016 –  Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Southern Ute Tribe, and Navajo Nation Prepare for Melting of El Niño Snowpack & Churn of Heavy Metals

March 25, 2016 –  Environment Department Recognizes Southwest Wineries for Safety Excellence

March 25, 2016 – Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Southern Ute Tribe and Navajo Nation prepare for melting of El Niño snowpack and churn of heavy metals

March 24, 2016 –  Animas San Juan Spring Runoff Preparedness Plan

March 14, 2016 –   New Mexico Calls on EPA to Reimburse $1.5M For Emergency Response Costs for Gold King Mine Spill’s Downstream Impacts

Feb 29, 2016 – Downstream From a Slippery EPA – Op Ed by NM Environment Secretary Ryan Flynn (The Wall Street Journal) (PDF)

Feb. 25, 2016 – New Mexico, Utah, Navajo Nation, & La Plata County-CO Prepare for Spring Run-off Carrying Heavy Metals

Feb. 12, 2016 –  Gold King Mine Spill’s Long-Term Impact Review Team’s Citizen Advisory Committee Meets in Farmington on Monday February 22. (Feb 12, 2016)

Feb. 4, 2016 – NMED Accepting Solid Waste Grant Applications $100,000 Available for Management of Solid Waste

Jan 26, 2016 –  NMED Accepting Grant Applications $1,000,000 Available for Recycling, Abatement of Illegal Dumping, and Scrap Tire Management

Jan 22, 2016 – Environment & Health Departments Issue Smoke Advisory for Potential Impacts to Santa Fe

Jan 22, 2016 – U.S Department of Energy and New Mexico Finalize $74M in Settlement Agreements for Nuclear Waste Incidents of 2014
Settlement Projects graphic  /   WIPP Settlement Agreement  /   LANL Settlement Agreement

Jan 14, 2016 –  New Mexico Environment Department Announces Intent to Sue U.S. EPA for 2015 Massive Waste Spill

Jan 8, 2016 –  Two Additional Public Involvement Meetings in January on New Mexico’s Implementation of EPA’s Clean Power Plan

Jan 8, 2016 –  Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Meets Monday 5:30 p.m. at San Juan College in Farmington – CAC Liaises with State’s Long-Term Impact Review Team for Gold King Mine Spill


2015

Dec 21, 2015 – NMED Honors New Mexico Consortium for their Safety Excellence with SHARP Award

Dec 4, 2015 – NMED Honors Alliance Construction Inc. for Safety Excellence with SHARP Award

Dec 2, 2015 – Four Public Involvement Meetings around the State on New Mexico’s Implementation of EPA’s Clean Power Plan

Dec. 2, 2015 – NMED Inks $750,000 Agreement with U.S. Air Force to Reimburse the State of New Mexico for Environmental Regulatory Activities [Agreement]

Dec. 1, 2015 – NMED to Host Public Involvement Meetings Concerning Emissions During Periods of Startup, Shutdown and Malfunction (SSM)

Nov. 30, 2015 – Public Involvement Meeting Dec. 4th in Las Vegas on New Mexico’s Implementation of EPA’s Clean Power Plan

Nov. 20, 2015 – Environment Department Shares Progress and Plans for Cleanup of Kirtland Air Force Base Fuel Plume Public Comments Sought for Draft 2016 Strategic Plan [Link to Plan]

Nov. 10, 2015 – New Mexico Office of Natural Resources Trustee & U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Celebrate Preservation of 5,900 Acre Double E Ranch [PHOTO]

Nov. 10, 2015 – Public Involvement Meeting Nov. 18 in Santa Fe on New Mexico’s Implementation of EPA’s Clean Power Plan

Nov. 10, 2015 – Public Involvement Meeting Nov. 19 in Downtown Albuquerque on New Mexico’s Implementation of EPA’s Clean Power Plan

Nov. 9, 2015 – MEDIA ADVISORY:  Preservation of 5,900 Acre Double E Ranch Celebrated at WNMU in Silver City on Tuesday November 10 at 1:00    [PHOTO]

Nov. 4, 2015 – Open Meeting Nov. 9 & 10 on Air Quality in Four Corners Region

Oct. 30, 2015-  NMED Joins Arkansas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and North Dakota to Challenge EPA’s Ozone Rule Change

Oct. 27, 2015- New Mexico’s 20th Infrastructure Finance Conference Tomorrow Unites Technical and Funding Advice with Projects

Oct. 23, 2015- Independence of DOI Investigation Challenged by New Mexico

October 9, 2015- Waters of the U.S. Rule Blocked Nationwide Affirming New Mexico Environment Department, Office of the State Engineer, and Rocky Mountain Coalition States’ Earlier Success

October 8, 2015- Trustees Reach $4 Million Settlement with Chevron Molycorp to Restore Injured Natural Resources near Questa, New Mexico

October 7, 2015- Road Map Meeting October 20th for Monitoring of Gold King Mine Spill’s Effects in New Mexico

Sep. 22, 2015- New Mexico Testimony at Joint Congressional Hearing Reveals that EPA Misled with Incomplete Cherry-Picked Data

Sep. 16, 2015- New Mexico Environment Department Proposes Food Program Changes

Sep. 4, 2015- New Mexico Part of Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Garden Variety Cucumbers

Sep. 4, 2015- New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference Hosts 20th Annual Event

Aug. 31, 2015- Departments of Environment and Health Offer Free Water Tests to Private Well Owners in San Miguel County September 2 & 3

Aug. 27, 2015- Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Las Campanas Water System

Aug. 27, 2015- Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Vermejo Park Headquarters Water System

Aug. 27, 2015- NM Environment, State Engineer and Rocky Mountain State Coalition win injunction against EPA and the Army Corps in North Dakota

Aug. 27, 2015- Private Well Water Precautions for San Juan County & other Affected New Mexico Residents – related to 8/26 heavy rain and wind storm

Aug. 26, 2015- New Mexico Health, Environment Departments Monitoring Air Quality

Aug 21, 2015- Departments of Environment and Health Provide Free Water Tests to San Juan County Private Well Owners August 24-25

Aug. 20, 2015- Well Water Test Results Sent to 570 Residents Concerned about Gold King Mine Spill’s Effects

Aug. 17, 2015- Departments of Environment and Health Offer Free Water Tests to Private Well Owners in Lordsburg, Hidalgo County Area 

Aug 15, 2015- Ban on Water Systems’ Supply Connection to Animas and San Juan Rivers and on Public’s Recreational Use of Rivers Lifted 
Safety Precaution Status Advisory – UPDATED

Aug. 14, 2015- News Release:  Governor Susana Martinez Announces Long-Term Impact Review Team to Monitor EPA-Caused Spill

Aug. 14, 2015- Ban on Drawing Canal or River Water into Ditches in San Juan County Lifted by New Mexico Departments of Environment, Agriculture, and State Engineer 
Safety Precaution Status Advisory – UPDATED

Aug 14, 2015- Ban on Domestic Well Water Use in Animas Floodplain Lifted by NMED & NMDOH 
Safety Precaution Status Advisory

Aug 11, 2015- Gold King Mine Spill’s Groundwater Influence Still Being Investigated in New Mexico

Aug 10, 2015-Torrance County Water Testing Event Postponed as State Agencies Send Technical Staff To Assist with Gold King Mine Spill Emergency

Aug 9, 2015- San Juan County Fair: Free Domestic Well Water Testing Monday-Saturday   [Well Testing Info Flyer]

Aug 7, 2015- Environment Department Actions Address EPA Gold King Mine Spill

Aug 6, 2015- New Mexico Reminds Animas River Water Users to Stop Taking Water From Animas River During EPA Gold King Mine Toxin Spill

July 30, 2015- New Mexico Environment Department’s Office in Las Cruces Relocating  [building photo]

July 22, 2015- Public Meeting on Clean-Up of Jet Fuel Spill hosted by New Mexico Environment Department and Kirtland Air Force Base

July 21, 2015- New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) are hosting a no-cost Domestic Well Water Testing event in Clovis on July 24th and 25th at the Eastern Plains Council of Governments Office.

July 1, 2015- Governor Announces Air Force Begins Pumping, Treating Water from Kirtland AFB Jet Fuel Leak
[link to strategic plan]

June 30, 2015- NMED Terminates Administrative Compliance Order for the Wild and Wooley Trailer Ranch

June 30, 2015- NMED Terminates Administrative Compliance Order for the Chupadero Mutual Domest Water Consumers Association

June 27, 2015- Boil Water Advisory for Sugarite Canyon State Park, Lake Alice Campground

June 15, 2015- NMED District 1 Office Relocating to Downtown Albuquerque
[New Location Map]

June 2, 2015- Nitrate Waste Stream Isolated at WIPP

May 15, 2015- New Mexico Department of Health, City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department, and New Mexico Environment Department Investigate Salmonella Cluster

May 8, 2015 – Op-Ed:  A Safer New Mexico

May 8, 2015- NMED & Stericycle Reach $120k Settlement for Hazardous Waste Violations

April 30, 2015- Governor Martinez and U.S. Energy Secretary Moniz Announce Settlement on Nuclear Waste Incidents

April 22, 2015- Governor Presents Inaugural Environmental Excellence Awards

April 15, 2015- Governor Signs Critical Water Infrastructure Bills

April 14, 2015- NEMD and Regency Reach Air Quality Agreement

April 9, 2015-  New Mexico Court of Appeals Upholds Copper Rule

April 2, 2015- Water Quality Control Commission Hearing on Dairy Rule

March 30, 2015- NMED and DOH Provide Free Well Water Testing in Portales 

March 30, 2015- Health Risk of Dust Storms in Dona Ana and Luna Counties

March 26, 2015- City of Grants Completes Source Water Protection Plan

March 19, 2015- Majure Appointed Spokesperson for NMED

March 13, 2015-  Boil Water Advisory for Lovington Lifted

March 12, 2015-  Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Lovington Municipal Water Supply

March 3, 2015- Court Affirms NMED Approval of Long Term Plan for Sandia Mixed Waste Landfill 

February 23, 2015- Public Hearing to be Held March 25 for Dona Ana Dairies Ground Water Remediation Plan

February 18, 2015- Announcing 1st Annual Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards Program 

February 13, 2015-  Ryan Flynn Reconfirmed As Environment Department Secretary

January 15, 2015- NMED Issues Notice of Violation to KAFB for Missed Deadlines  *See Home page Issues tab for link to NOV letter.


2014

December 6, 2014-  NMED Isues Compliance Orders to U.S. Department of Energy to Protect Safety and Success of Waste Isolation Pilot Plant *see Home page for links to Admin. Orders

December 4, 2014- Environment Department Issues Boil Water Advisory For ConocoPhillips Buckeye Water System

December 3, 2014- Source Water Protection Plan Completed for Pena Blanca Water and Sanitation District

December 3, 2014- Source Water Protection Plan Completed for Pena Blanca Water and Sanitation District

November 26, 2014- NMED Settles Air Pollution Enforcement Action with Lea County Permitees

November 19, 2014-  NMED Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for Ojo Feliz Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association

October 31, 2014- NMED & NMDA Remind Facilities to Re-Register with FDA by December 31

October 10, 2014- Environment Department Settles Air Pollution Enforcement Action with Enterprise Field Services

October 2, 2014- La Familia Medical Center Completes New Connection To Water System

October 2, 2014- NMED Lifts Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory for the SKP RV Park In Eddy County

September 26, 2014- EPA Approves Regional Haze Settlement Agreement

September 26, 2014- NMED Precautionary Boil Water Advisory For Water Systems Along Pecos In Eddy County

September 22, 2014- Precautionary Boil Water Advisory For Water Systems Along Pecos River In Eddy County

September 16, 2014- Environment Department Confirms Lift of Precautionary “Boil Water Advisory” for City of Farmington

September 15, 2014- Environment Department Confirms Precautionary “Boil Water Advisory” Issued by City of Farmington

August 21, 2014- Environment Secretary Signs Agreement With Consulate of Mexico To Promote Occupational Health & Safety

July 25, 2014- Environment Department Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for Mine Shaft Tavern

July 25, 2014- Environment Secretary Flynn To Participate In Water Testing Event In Roswell

July 21, 2014- Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Mine Shaft Tavern Water System

July 17, 2014- New Mexico Environment Department & Department of Health Hosting Domestic Well Water Testing Event In Roswell
[Flyer]

July 16, 2014- NMED to Hold Public Meeting July 29 on Proposed Amendment to WQCC Dairy Rule

July 15, 2014- Environment Secretary Ryan Flynn Joins City of Portales Leaders For $27-Million Wastewater Plant Groundbreaking

July 11, 2014- Environment Department Settles Air Pollution Enforcement Action Against Gas Plant In Jal

July 8, 2014- NMED Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for Pine Springs Summer Camp in Otero County

June 24, 2014- City of Santa Fe Receives $75,623 to Expand Compressed Natural Gas Fleet

June 20, 2014- Environment Department Program Recognizes Farmington Business for Workplace Safety

May 22, 2014- Governor Susana Martinez Announces Opening of River Stewardship Program Request for Proposals

May 20, 2014- NMED Issues 2nd Administrative Order To DOE For Nitrate Salt-bearing Waste Containers
[WIPP Order]

May 19, 2014- NMED Issues Administrative Order to DOE/LANS – Order Calls For Precautions On Handling and Storage of Nitrate Salt-bearing Waste Containers
[LANL Order]

May 9, 2014- New Mexico Court of Appeals Upholds Copper Rule Ruling Preserves Protections for New Mexico’s Groundwater

May 9, 2014- Environment Department Settles Air Pollution Enforcement Actions with Central New Mexico Companies

May 5, 2014- Free Domestic Well Water Testing in Mora County

April 30, 2014- State Applauds EPA Action On Regional Haze Settlement Agreement

April 28, 2014- Environment Department Celebrates National Air Quality Awareness Week

April 23, 2014- Public Workshop on Upcoming Atari Waste Excavation in Alamogordo

March 21, 2014- NMED Withdraws WIPP Permit Modification Request

March 17, 2014- Notice of Public Hearing – Homestake Mining Permit DP-200 For Modification & Renewal Of Groundwater Discharge

February 18, 2014- Ryan Flynn Confirmed as Secretary of New Mexico Environment Department

February 17, 2014- State Announces Funding Approval of $287,540 to Animas River Watershed Protection

February 13, 2014- Recycling and Illegal Dumping Grant Applications Are Now Available

February 12, 2014- Surface Water Quality Employees Receive Highest Honors From New Mexico Water & Wastewater Association

February 7, 2014- NMED to Hold Open House to Discuss The San Vicente Creek Mill Restoration Project

February 7, 2014- NMED Reaches Agreement To Coordinate Activities And Facilitate Cooperation With San Ildefonso Pueblo

February 3, 2014- New Mexico Environment Department Air Quality Bureau Hosting Annual Smoke Management Meetings

January 30, 2014 – Workshop On Draft Discharge Permit DP-200 For Homestake Mining Company Uranium Millsite (DP-200 Homestake Mining)

January 23, 2014 – Environment Department Issues Public Reprimand To Certified Operator Gary Alan Goss

January 6, 2014 – NMED SWQB Releases Nonpoint Source Management Plan Public Notice 


2013

December 13, 2013 – NMED Reinforces On-Going “Boil Water Advisory” for Chippeway Water Users Association 

December 5, 2013 – Comment Period For LANL Draft Assessment Plan Extended 

December 5, 2013 – Selection of Wildlife & Wildlife Habitat Restoration Project 

November 26, 2013 – Public Meeting for Changes to Waster Quality Standards for Animas River

November 26, 2013 – Environment Department To Hold Public Meeting On Discharge Permit For Homestake Mining 

November 21, 2013 – Environment Department Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Vaughn Duran & Encino 

November 18, 2013 – NMED Lifts Boil Water Advisory for St. Johns Mobile Home Park Water System 

November 15, 2013 – Boil Water Advisory Issued for St. Johns Mobile Home Park Water System 

November 12, 2013 – Environment Department Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for Ramah Water and Sanitation District 

November 11, 2013 – NMED Issues “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for Vaughn Duran and Encino Water Systems 

November 8, 2013 – Council Seeks Comments on Draft LANL Natural Resource Damage Assessment Plan 

October 30, 2013 – Kirtland AFB Completes First Significant Aquifer Step Test 

October 29, 2013 – NMED Announces Free Water Testing Event in Ohkay Owingeh 

October 29, 2013 – NMED Settles Air Quality Violations with Regency Field Services, LLC 

October 24, 2013 – NMED To Announce $27,000,000 Loan To Overhaul The City of Portales Water Treatment Plant 

October 8, 2013 – NMED Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for Tom and Jerry Plaza Water System, Cedar Crest 

October 4, 2013 – NMED Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Tom and Jerry Plaza Water System, Cedar Crest 

October 3, 2013 – Ramah Water Sanitation District Boil Water Advisory 

October 3, 2013 – Canada de Los Alamos Boil Water Advisory Lift 

October 2, 2013 – NMED Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for Agua Pura Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association (MDWCA) in Mora County 

September 26, 2013 – NMED Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Canada de Los Alamos Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association (MDWCA) 

September 26, 2013 – NMED Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for San Juan Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association 

September 26, 2013 – NMED Sponsors Water Conservation Workshop in Columbus – Noted Hydro-Geologist to Speak on the Mimbres Aquifer 

September 25, 2013 – WIPP Annual Inspection Finds No Permit Violations 

September 24, 2013 – Free Water Testing For Residents of Grant County (Mimbres Water Testing Flyer)

September 23, 2013 – NMED Receives Plan to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at Crop Production Services in Artesia 

September 20, 2013 – Environment Department Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for San Cristobal Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association (MDWCA) Water System 

September 19, 2013 – UPDATED: Private Water Well Advisory for New Mexico Residents Private Well Owners Urged To Take Water Precautions; Residents Across New Mexico Should Be Aware of Disaster Related Scams 

September 19, 2013 – NMED Air Quality Bureau Hosting Open House for Construction Permit 

September 16, 2013 – NMED Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for San Cristobal Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association (MDWCA) Water System 

September 13, 2013 – Private Water Well Advisory for New Mexico Residents – Private Well Owners Urged To Take Water Precautions

September 11, 2013 – Governor Martinez & New Mexico Environment Department Announce Settlement with Chevron 

September 10, 2013 – New Mexico WQCC Approves Most Environmentally Protective Rules for Copper Mining in the Country

September 5, 2013 – Environmental Improvement Board Approves Regional Haze Settlement Agreement 

September 3, 2013 – Veterans Hospital In Albuquerque Implements Source Water Protection Plan 

September 3, 2013 – Four Corners Air Quality Group to Update Public at Meeting In Durango

August 30, 2013 – Boil Water Advisory Issued For Agua Pura Near Mora, NM  

August 30, 2013 – Environment Department & State Engineer Announce Drought Public Information Campaign  

August 30, 2013 – Grant Enables City of Santa Fe to Expand Compressed Natural Gas Fleet  

August 28, 2013 – Boil Water Advisory Lifted for El Ancon in San Miguel County  

August 26, 2013 – Environment Department Announces Chino Mine Remedy Report Available 

August 26, 2013 – Public Input Sought For Nonpoint Source Water Management Revision 

August 26, 2013 – Environment Department Settles Enforcement Action with Intrepid Potash 

August 21, 2013 – Environment Department Announces Aggressive Clean-Up Deadlines For Kirtland Fuel Spill 

August 16, 2013 – Private Water Well Advisory for Corrales Residents

August 16, 2013 – Boil Water Advisory For El Ancon in San Miguel County 

August 16, 2013 – Boil Water Advisory Lifted For Jal Water Supply 

August 14, 2013 – Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Jal Water Supply System

August 12, 2013 – Environment Department to Offer Free Water Testing in Corrales 

August 12, 2013 – Roosevelt County Water Utility Authority Boil Water Advisory Lifted 

August 8, 2013 – Boil Water Advisory Issued for Roosevelt County WUA Water System 

August 7, 2013 – Assistance for Public Water Systems at Risk of Shortage 

August 6, 2013 – NMED Media Advisory: Assistance for Public Water Systems at Risk of Shortage

August 5, 2013 – NMED & EPA Announce Watershed Restoration Efforts Underway in Tres Lagunas Fire Area of Pecos River Canyon 

August 2, 2013 – NMED & EPA To Announce Watershed Restoration Efforts Underway In Tres Lagunas Fire Area of Pecos River Canyon Media Will Have Opportunity To View Flood Damage In Area Currently Closed To Public 

August 1, 2013 – “Boil Water Advisory” Lifted for Sunset Acres Water Company in Torrance County 

July 23, 2013 – Boil Water Advisory Issued For Sunset Acres Water System near Moriarty 

July 23, 2013 – EPA Awards $350,000 to New Mexico to Clean-Up and Revitalize Contaminated Brownfields Sites 

July 23, 2013 – Public Hearing To Be Held On Valley Meat Company Discharge Permit 

July 19, 2013 – NMED and DOH Offer Free Water Testing in Socorro and Surrounding Communities for Domestic Well Water 

July 17, 2013 – NMED To Hold Public Meeting Wednesday July 24, 2013 In Aztec Concerning The Ground Water Discharge Permit Application For Payne RV Park 

July 16, 2013 – Environment Department Settles Air Pollution Enforcement Action 

July 16, 2013 – Environment Department Lifts “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” For the Community Served by the Ruidoso Water System 

July 12, 2013 – Environment Department Issues Permit for the Alcalade Waste Transfer Station and Recycling Facility 

July 9, 2013 – NMED Lifts “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for Maxwell Water System in Colfax County 

July 7, 2013 – Environment Department Issues Classification Determination for Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Permit Modification Request 

July 5, 2013 – Environment Department Issues “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for the Community Served by the Ruidoso Water System 

July 3, 2013 – Environment Department Lifts “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” For the Village of Magdalena 

June 28, 2013 – Environment Department Issues “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for the community of San Juan MDWCA 

June 25, 2013 – NMED to Offer Free Water Testing in Taos County 

June 18, 2013 – “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” Lifted For the Eldorado Area Water & Sanitation District 

June 14, 2013 – UPDATED “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” Issued for the Eldorado Area Water & Sanitation District – Customers are urged to Boil Water Prior to Drinking 

June 13, 2013 – “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” Issued for the El Dorado Area Water & Sanitation District – Customers are Urged to Boil Water Prior to Drinking 

June 13, 2013 – NMED to Offer Free Water Testing in Doña Ana County 

June 10, 2013 – New Mexico Oil and Gas Industry Groups Join with NM OSHA To Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers 

June 7, 2013 – Magdalena Public Announcement on water outage 

June 5, 2013 – “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” Issued for the Village of Magdalena 

May 31, 2013 – Environment and Health Departments Issue Smoke Advisory 

May 16, 2013 – EPA Recognizes Comanche Creek as a Water Quality Success Story 

April 30, 2013 – State Environment Department Alerts New Mexico Residents Of Risks Associated With Dust Storms 

April 22, 2013 – NMED To Hold Open House To Discuss The San Vicente Creek Mill Restoration Project 

April 22, 2013 – NMED Program Recognizes Businesses For Pollution Prevention Achievements 

April 18, 2013 – Environment Department Completes Remediation at Sundowner Motel 

April 15, 2013 – Governor Martinez Announces Cabinet Appointments at NMED and EMNRD 

April 10, 2013 – Surface Water Quality Bureau Invites Public Input For the Triennial Review of Water Quality Standards 

April 2, 2013 – NMED to Offer Free Water Testing in Deming 

March 29, 2013 – Wagon Mound Takes Action to Protect Drinking Water 

March 22, 2013 – Settlement Reached in the “River of Tires” lawsuit 

March 22, 2013 – NMED Thanks State Legislators After the 2013 Legislative Session

March 18, 2013 – NMED Lifts “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” For Lumberton MDWCA in Rio Arriba County

March 18, 2013 – NMED Completes Remediation at Historic Luna Lodge 

March 14, 2013 – NMED Issues Modification to Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Permit 

March 12, 2013 – NMED to Offer Free Water Testing in Peralta (Peralta Water Testing Flyer)

March 12, 2013 – NMED Seeks Public Input on State Solid Waste Management Plan 

March 7, 2013 – NMED Alerts Doña Ana County Residents Of Risks Associated With Dust Storms 

March 7, 2013 – NMED Alerts Luna County Residents Of Risks Associated With Dust Storms 

February 26, 2013 – NMED Lifts “Precautionary boil water advisory” for Arroyo Del Agua MDWCA Water System in Rio Arriba County 

February 19, 2013 – NMED Seeks Public Input On Water Quality Study Of The Jemez River Watershed 

February 19, 2013 – NMED to Offer Free Water Testing in Belen (Water Testing Flyer)

February 15, 2013 – Governor Martinez Brokers Settlement Agreement With PNM and EPA Over Regional Haze 

February 15, 2013 – Term Sheet Between U.S. Environment Protection Agency, Public Service Company of New Mexico, and the State of New Mexico 

February 11, 2013 – Environment Department Issues “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” For Maxwell Water System – Customers are urged to Boil Water Prior to Drinking 

February 8, 2013 – New Mexico Air Quality Bureau Hosting Annual Smoke Meetings 

February 6, 2013 – Solid Waste Facility Grant Applications Are Now Available – Recycling and Illegal Dumping Grants Also Available on NMED Website 

February 1, 2013 – Environment Department Issues Consumer Advisory For Not Cha Mama’s Gourmet Pickles 

January 30, 2013 – Environment Department Issues “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” For Lumberton MDWCA – Customers are urged to Boil Water Prior to Drinking 

January 29, 2013 – Environment Department Clarifies Differences Between Uranium Isotopes – Uranium in Santa Fe-Española Area Well Water is Naturally Occurring

January 28, 2013 – Membership Applications Now Available For New Mexico Environment Department’s Business Recognition Program 

January 23, 2013 – NMED Issues Precautionary “Boil Water Advisory” for Arroyo del Agua MDWCA 

January 17, 2013 – The New Mexico Office Of Natural Resources Trustee And The United States Fish And Wildlife Service Seek Public Comment On Wildlife Restoration Plan And Environmental Assessment 

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