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These historical documents may and likely will have links and contact information that are incorrect<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions or concerns about any of these documents please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maddy Hayden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tel. (505) 827-0314<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2017<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

December 18, 2017 \u2013 Notice of January 16, 2018 Public Meeting on Annual Plan for Cleanup of Los Alamos National Laboratory Legacy Waste<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 4, 2017 \u2013 NM Environment Department Confirms \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d Required for Bug Scuffle Sportsman\u2019s Ranch in Otero County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 22, 2017 NM Environment Dept. & Gold King Mine Citizens\u2019 Group Meet Monday <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 21, 2017 \u2013 NM Environment Department Confirms Lifting of \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d for Harvest Gold Subdivision\u2013Now Part of Customer-Owned Apple Orchard System<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 16, 2017 \u2013 Public Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 29 Seeking Public Comment on Draft Restoration Plan for Environmental Damage at Chevron\/Questa Site<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 19, 2017 \u2013 NM Environment & Health Bring 200 Free Water Tests to Private Well Owners from Pe\u00f1asco, Picuris Pueblo, and Taos County on Saturday<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 17. 2017 \u2013 NM Environment Department Confirms \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d Required for Ca\u00f1ada de Los Alamos MDWCA in Santa Fe County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 17, 2017 \u2013 Environment Department Confirms Lifting of \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d for Mora Inn & RV Park in Mora County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 10,2017 \u2013 NM Environment Department Confirms \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d Issued by Mora Inn and RV Park Water System <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 3, 2017 \u2013 Environment Department Confirms Lifting of \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d for Chaco Culture National Historic Park in San Juan County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 29, 2017 \u2013 NM Environment & Health Bring 200 Free Water Tests to Luna County\u2019s Private Well Owners on Saturday<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 23, 2017 \u2013 Environment Department Confirms Lifting of \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d for Artesia Municipal Water System and Morningside Water Users Cooperative in Eddy County <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 21, 2017 \u2013 NM Environment Dept. & Gold King Mine Citizens\u2019 Group Meets Monday<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 16, 2017 \u2013 NM Environment Department Confirms Artesia Municipal Water System & Morningside Water Users Cooperative to Issue \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 14, 2017 \u2013 NM Environment Department Confirms \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d to be Issued by Chaco Culture National Historic Parks Water System<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 23, 2017 \u2013 NMED Confirms Santa Fe County-West Sector Water is Lifting Precautionary \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 23, 2017 \u2013 NMED Confirms SF County-West Sector Water\u2019s Issuance of Precautionary \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug 19, 2017 \u2013 200 Free Water Tests for Lincoln County\/Ruidoso Area Private Well Owners Provided by State Environment and Health Depts.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 14, 2017 \u2013 NM Environment Department Releases \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d for Vallecitos MDWCA Water System<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug 7, 2017 \u2013 Public Meeting Sept. 28 to Discuss KAFB Bulk Fuels Facility\u2019s Risk Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug 4, 2017 \u2013 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Investigation Report \u2013 Bulk Fuels Facility Spill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 27, 2017 \u2013 NMED Hosts Six Public Meetings Statewide to Discuss $18M in Volkswagen Settlement Funds <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 24, 2017 \u2013 Environment Department Lifts \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d for Artesia Municipal Water System and Morningside Water Users Cooperative in Eddy County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 24, 2017 \u2013 $18M in Volkswagen Smog Device Software Settlement Funds to be Administered by NM Environment Department<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 15, 2017 \u2013 Environment Department Issues \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d for Artesia Municipal Water System and Morningside Water Users Cooperative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 30, 2017 \u2013 Free Water Tests for Pojoaque Basin Well Owners Offered by Santa Fe County, NM Environment & Health Departments<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 14, 2017 \u2013 Environment and Health Departments Issue Smoke Advisory for Potential Impacts to Northern New Mexico<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 19, 2017 \u2013 State Environment Department Announces Air Quality Compliance Assessment Program for Small Businesses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 18, 2017 \u2013 Gold King Mine Spill Citizens\u2019 Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 12, 2017 \u2013 Additional Funds from $5.5M Settlement to be Disbursed for New Mexico\u2019s Environmental Restoration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 11, 2017 \u2013 NM Departments of Environment and Health Bring 100 Free Water Tests to Sierra County\u2019s Private Well Owners on Saturday<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 20, 2017 \u2013 Scrap Tire, Illegal Dumping, and Recycling Grant Applications Now Being Accepted<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 20, 2017 \u2013 NMED Seeks Appointees for Recycling and Illegal Dumping Alliance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 20, 2017 \u2013 State Environment Department Alerts Do\u00f1a Ana and Luna County Residents of Risks Associated with Dust Storms<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 24, 2017 \u2013 Gold King Mine Spill Citizens\u2019 Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 7, 2017 \u2013 Environment and Health Departments Issue Smoke Advisory for Potential Impacts to Eastern New Mexico<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 7, 2017 \u2013 NM Departments of Environment and Health Bring 200 Free Water Tests to Otero County\u2019s Private Well Owners on Friday and Saturday<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 21, 2017 \u2013 New Mexico State Senate Unanimously Confirms Butch Tongate as Secretary of New Mexico Environment Department<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 16, 2017 \u2013 New Mexico Environment Department Strengthens Food Safety Food Rules<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 20, 2017 \u2013 Safe Drinking Water Service Restored at Questa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 9, 2017 \u2013 NM Environment Department\u2019s Timeline of Oversight of WIPP Recovery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 4, 2017 \u2013 NM Environment Department to Ensure Safe Reopening at WIPP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2016<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

December 22, 2016 \u2013 NM Environment Dept. Transmits Successful WIPP Inspection Results to U.S. Department of Energy-Carlsbad Field Office<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 14, 2016 \u2013 NM Environment Department Completes Inspection of DOE\u2019s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad, NM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 23, 2016 \u2013 NMED Chief Scientist to Present on 2015-16 Environmental Monitoring Results of Gold King Mine Spill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 17, 2016 \u2013 Four Corners Air Quality Group to Meet in Farmington Dec. 1st<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 15, 2016 \u2013 Scrap Tire, Illegal Dumping, and Recycling Grant Applications Now Being Accepted \u2013 Municipalities, Pueblos, Counties, and Other Entities Eligible for Funds Totaling $800,000<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 3, 2016 \u2013 Nov 16th Public Meeting on Annual Plan for Cleanup Los Alamos National Laboratory\u2019s Legacy Waste<\/a> At Fuller Lodge in Downtown Los Alamos\u2013Facilitated by NMED with Content Provided by DOE\u2019s Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 24, 2016 \u2013 Tomorrow, Tuesday October 25; San Juan County \u2013 Citizens\u2019 Meeting on Gold King Mine Spill & Claims for Damages  \u2013 Residents with Claims Encouraged to Come Forward for Information on How to Complete Claims Forms<\/em> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 14, 2016 \u2013 Save the Date \u2013 Oct. 25, 2016;  San Juan County \u2013 Citizens\u2019 Meeting on Gold King Mine Spill & Claims for Damages Discussion of How to Complete Claims Forms for Individuals and Businesses<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 11, 2016 \u2013  NM Departments of Environment and Health Bring 200 Free Water Tests to De Baca County\u2019s Private Well Owners on Friday and Saturday  \u2013 Fort Sumner and Surrounding Area Friday and Saturday at the De Baca County Cooperative Extension Service<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 11, 2016 \u2013 New Mexico Environment Department Concludes Investigation of Morningstar Water Supply and Fines Additional $162,000 \u2013 Investigation Launched in June Examined Accuracy of Reported Turbidity Data <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 29, 2016 \u2013 NM Departments of Environment and Health Bring 200 Free Water Tests to Chaves County\u2019s Private Well Owners this Friday and Saturday<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 27, 2016 \u2013 New Mexico Environment Department Acts to Hold Harvest Gold Water System Accountable in Providing Clean and Safe Drinking Water<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 22, 2016 \u2013 NMED Seeks Appointees for Recycling and Illegal Dumping Alliance by Sept. 30<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 21, 2016 \u2013 Gold King Mine Spill Citizens\u2019 Advisory Committee Meets Monday 9\/26 to Discuss Agricultural Updates \u2013 Agricultural, Soil, and Sediment to be Discussed <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

News Correction: September 20, 2016 \u2013 Proposed Changes to Regulations on Water Pollutants \u2013 News Corrections<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 19, 2016 \u2013 NM Departments of Environment and Health Bring 250 Free Water Tests to Do\u00f1a Ana County\u2019s Private Well Owners this Friday and Saturday<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 12, 2016 \u2013 Governor Susana Martinez Appoints Butch Tongate as Cabinet Secretary for the Environment Department<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 8, 2016 \u2013  NM Departments of Environment and Health Bring 200 Free Water Tests to Socorro County\u2019s Private Well Owners on Friday Veguita and Surrounding Area\u2014At the Veguita Senior Center<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 1, 2016 \u2013 Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Animas Valley Water\u2019s Morningstar Water System Harvest Gold Water System\u2019s Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 19, 2016 \u2013 Gold King Mine Spill Citizens\u2019 Advisory Committee Meets Monday to Discuss Drinking Water \u2013 <\/strong>Water from Wells and Public Systems to be Discussed<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 10, 2016 \u2013 $143 Million for Environmental Cleanup at Former Questa Mine in New Mexico \u2013 Chevron Mining\u2019s Molybdenum Mine Is Now Closed & Designated a Superfund Site<\/em><\/a>     <\/em>*<\/strong>Updated 9\/26\/16  \u2013 EPA FACT SHEET Sept. 2016<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 4, 2016 \u2013 Governor Susana Martinez to Highlight Efforts to Hold EPA Accountable for Gold King Mine Spill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 1, 2016 \u2013 NM Environment Department Lifts \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d for Yah-Ta-Hey Water and Sanitation District Water System in McKinley County<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 29, 2016 \u2013 Governor Susana Martinez Announces Environment Department Secretary Ryan Flynn to Step Down<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 28, 2016 \u2013 New Mexico\u2019s Office of the Natural Resource Trustee\u2019s Executive Director Rebecca de Neri Zagal to Retire<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 22, 2016 \u2013 NM Departments of Environment and Health Bring 250 Free Water Tests to Rio Arriba County\u2019s Private Well Owners on Tuesday<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 22, 2016 \u2013 Environment Department Issues \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d for Yah-Ta-Hey Water & Sanitation District Water System<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 20, 2016 \u2013 NM Environment Department\u2019s Air Quality Bureau Eliminates Backlogged Enforcement Cases<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 20, 2016 \u2013 Gold King Mine Spill Citizens\u2019 Advisory Committee Meets Monday to Discuss Sediment \u2013 <\/strong>Group to Discuss Effects of Lead in Soils, EPA\u2019s Gladstone Treatment Facility, and Spring Runoff<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 8, 2016 \u2013 NM Environment Department Announces Drinking Water Safety Website for Morningstar and Harvest Gold Customers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 30, 2016 \u2013 Boil Water Advisory Continues for Customers of Morningstar and Harvest Gold Water Water Still Not Safe:  Continue Boiling Water Prior to Usage<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 24, 2016 \u2013 Consent Order Governing Legacy Cleanup at Los Alamos Finalized<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 24, 2016 \u2013 Environment Issues 2nd Emergency Order to Morningstar Water<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 23, 2016 \u2013 New Mexico Sues Colorado in U.S. Supreme Court over Gold King Mine Spill and Historical Acid Mine Drainage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 21, 2016 \u2013 Gold King Mine Spill Citizens\u2019 Advisory Committee Meeting Monday Group to Discuss Dept. of Game & Fish Information on Contaminant Concentrations<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 21, 2016 \u2013 State and Federal Trustees to Extend Project Proposal Deadline to August 1 for Restoration of Natural Resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 21, 2016 \u2013 Kirtland Plume Cleanup Progress To Be Discussed Wednesday at Albuquerque Water Authority <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 15, 2016 \u2013 New Mexico Environment and Health Departments Issue Smoke Advisory<\/a>    \/   (5-3-1 Visibility Method Chart<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 15, 2016 \u2013 New Mexico Environment and Health Departments Issue Smoke Advisory<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 14, 2016 \u2013  New Mexico Demands Greater Scientific Integrity and Regulatory Honesty from EPA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 3, 2016 \u2013 Environment Department Issues \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d for Morningstar Water System  <\/a>Users Are Urged to Boil Water Prior to Drinking<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 3, 2016 \u2013 Environment Department Issues \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d for Harvest Gold Water System  <\/a>Users Are Urged to Boil Water Prior to Drinking<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 2, 2016 \u2013 Governor Susana Martinez Announces Safe Removal of Hazardous Material from Santa Fe Industrial Site \u2013 <\/strong>Teamwork and Safety Guide the Removal Work that Occurred at No Cost to Taxpayers<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 27, 2016 \u2013 Environment Department to Review Proposed Investigation to Characterize Groundwater and Vapor Contamination at Dry Cleaner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 23, 2016 \u2013 Suit against the EPA & Colorado Mine Owners in Response to the Gold King Mine Spill\u2019s Catastrophic Impact on New Mexico<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 17, 2016 \u2013 Gold King Mine Citizens\u2019 Advisory Committee Meets in Farmington on Monday  \u2013<\/a>
Group to Discuss Environmental Exposures and Health \u2013 Public Welcome<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 17, 2016 \u2013 Environment Department Launches Review Process for Water Protection Regulations <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 13, 2016 \u2013 Environment Department Extends Comment Period on LANL Consent Order for Fence-to-Fence Clean-up<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 9, 2016 \u2013 Scrap Tire, Clean-Up, and Recycling Grant Applications Now Being Accepted at New Mexico Environment Department<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 27, 2016 \u2013 Environment Department Hosts Open House Thursday on LANL Consent Order NMED Proposes Changes to Consent Order which Governs Legacy Clean-Up at LANL<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 21, 2016 \u2013 Gold King Mine Spill Citizens\u2019 Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday 4\/25<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 21, 2016 \u2013 Departments of Environment and Health Offer Free Water Tests to Private Well Owners<\/a>
Santa Fe and Surrounding Area April 22 & 23 at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center  Event Flyer<\/strong><\/a>
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April 21, 2016 \u2013 State Environment Department Alerts Do\u00f1a Ana and Luna County Residents of Risks Associated with Dust Storms<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 19, 2016 \u2013 Clean-up of Jet Fuel Spill in Albuquerque \u2013 Public Meeting Tonight \u2013 Hosted by State Environment Dept. & Kirtland Air Force Base<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 13, 2016 \u2013 S<\/a>tate and Federal Trustees to Hold Public Meeting Wednesday, April 27th for Restoration of Natural Resources  <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 4, 2016 \u2013 Governor Susana Martinez Highlights $32 Million in Water and Transportation Upgrades around LANL  <\/a>     Martinez Photo Link<\/a> (jpg)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 1, 2016 \u2013 Environment Department Awards South Central Solid Waste Authority for Safety Excellence<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 30, 2016 \u2013   LANL Draft Consent Order Released for Public Comment \u2013 Updated Cleanup Agreement Will Enhance Legacy Waste Cleanup and Support Stronger Federal Funding Requests<\/em><\/a>   Link: NNMCAB Presentation from March 30, 2016<\/a>   Link: Public Notice English<\/a>  \/ Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 28, 2016 \u2013  Gold King Mine Spill\u2019s Long-Term Impact Review Team\u2019s Citizens\u2019 Advisory Committee Meets in Farmington on Monday, March 28<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 28, 2016 \u2013  Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Southern Ute Tribe, and Navajo Nation Prepare for Melting of El Ni\u00f1o Snowpack & Churn of Heavy Metals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 25, 2016 \u2013  Environment Department Recognizes Southwest Wineries for Safety Excellence<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 25, 2016 \u2013 Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Southern Ute Tribe and Navajo Nation prepare for melting of El Ni\u00f1o snowpack and churn of heavy metals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 24, 2016 \u2013  Animas San Juan Spring Runoff Preparedness Plan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 14, 2016 \u2013   New Mexico Calls on EPA to Reimburse $1.5M For Emergency Response Costs for Gold King Mine Spill\u2019s Downstream Impa<\/a>cts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feb 29, 2016 \u2013 Downstream From a Slippery EPA \u2013 Op Ed by NM Environment Secretary Ryan Flynn<\/a> (The Wall Street Journal) (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feb. 25, 2016 \u2013 New Mexico, Utah, Navajo Nation, & La Plata County-CO Prepare for Spring Run-off Carrying Heavy Metals <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feb. 12, 2016 \u2013  Gold King Mine Spill\u2019s Long-Term Impact Review Team\u2019s Citizen Advisory Committee Meets in Farmington on Monday February 22. (Feb 12, 2016)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feb. 4, 2016 \u2013 NMED Accepting Solid Waste Grant Applications $100,000 Available for Management of Solid Waste<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 26, 2016 \u2013  NMED Accepting Grant Applications $1,000,000 Available for Recycling, Abatement of Illegal Dumping, and Scrap Tire Management<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 22, 2016 \u2013 Environment & Health Departments Issue Smoke Advisory for Potential Impacts to Santa Fe <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 22, 2016 \u2013 U.S Department of Energy and New Mexico Finalize $74M in Settlement Agreements for Nuclear Waste Incidents of 2014<\/a>
Settlement Projects graphic<\/a>  \/   WIPP Settlement Agreement  \/   <\/a>LANL Settlement Agreement <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 14, 2016 \u2013  New Mexico Environment Department Announces Intent to Sue U.S. EPA for 2015 Massive Waste Spill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 8, 2016 \u2013  Two Additional Public Involvement Meetings in January on New Mexico\u2019s Implementation of EPA\u2019s Clean Power Plan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 8, 2016 \u2013  Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Meets Monday 5:30 p.m. at San Juan College in Farmington \u2013 CAC Liaises with State\u2019s Long-Term Impact Review Team for Gold King Mine Spill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2015<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dec 21, 2015 \u2013 NMED Honors New Mexico Consortium for their Safety Excellence with SHARP Award<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dec 4, 2015 \u2013 NMED Honors Alliance Construction Inc. for Safety Excellence with SHARP Award
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dec 2, 2015 \u2013 Four Public Involvement Meetings around the State on New Mexico\u2019s Implementation of EPA\u2019s Clean Power Plan
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dec. 2, 2015 \u2013 NMED Inks $750,000 Agreement with U.S. Air Force to Reimburse the State of New Mexico for Environmental Regulatory Activities<\/a> [Agreement<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dec. 1, 2015 \u2013 NMED to Host Public Involvement Meetings Concerning Emissions During Periods of Startup, Shutdown and Malfunction (SSM)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov. 30, 2015 \u2013 Public Involvement Meeting Dec. 4th in Las Vegas on New Mexico\u2019s Implementation of EPA\u2019s Clean Power Plan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov. 20, 2015 \u2013 Environment Department Shares Progress and Plans for Cleanup of Kirtland Air Force Base Fuel Plume Public Comments Sought for Draft 2016 Strategic Plan<\/a> [Link to Plan<\/strong><\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov. 10, 2015 \u2013 New Mexico Office of Natural Resources Trustee & U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Celebrate Preservation of 5,900 Acre Double E Ranch<\/a> [PHOTO<\/strong><\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov. 10, 2015 \u2013 Public Involvement Meeting Nov. 18 in Santa Fe on New Mexico\u2019s Implementation of EPA\u2019s Clean Power Plan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov. 10, 2015 \u2013 Public Involvement Meeting Nov. 19 in Downtown Albuquerque on New Mexico\u2019s Implementation of EPA\u2019s Clean Power Plan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov. 9, 2015 \u2013 MEDIA ADVISORY:  Preservation of 5,900 Acre Double E Ranch Celebrated at WNMU in Silver City on Tuesday November 10 at 1:00<\/a>    [PHOTO<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov. 4, 2015 \u2013 Open Meeting Nov. 9 & 10 on Air Quality in Four Corners Region<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct. 30, 2015-  NMED Joins Arkansas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and North Dakota to Challenge EPA\u2019s Ozone Rule Change<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct. 27, 2015- New Mexico\u2019s 20th Infrastructure Finance Conference Tomorrow Unites Technical and Funding Advice with Projects<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct. 23, 2015- Independence of DOI Investigation Challenged by New Mexico<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019 Earlier Success<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 8, 2015- Trustees Reach $4 Million Settlement with Chevron Molycorp to Restore Injured Natural Resources near Questa, New Mexico<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 7, 2015- Road Map Meeting October 20th for Monitoring of Gold King Mine Spill\u2019s Effects in New Mexico<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep. 22, 2015- New Mexico Testimony at Joint Congressional Hearing Reveals that EPA Misled with Incomplete Cherry-Picked Data<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep. 16, 2015- New Mexico Environment Department Proposes Food Program Changes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep. 4, 2015- New Mexico Part of Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Garden Variety Cucumbers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep. 4, 2015- New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference Hosts 20th Annual Event<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 31, 2015- Departments of Environment and Health Offer Free Water Tests to Private Well Owners in San Miguel County September 2 & 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 27, 2015- Environment Department Issues \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d for Las Campanas Water System<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 27, 2015- Environment Department Issues \u201cBoil Water Advisory\u201d for Vermejo Park Headquarters Water System<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 27, 2015- NM Environment, State Engineer and Rocky Mountain State Coalition win injunction against EPA and the Army Corps in North Dakota<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aug. 27, 2015- Private Well Water Precautions for San Juan County & other Affected New Mexico Residents \u2013 related to 8\/26 heavy rain and wind storm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n