New Mexico Environmental Law Center
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NMELC is a nonprofit environmental justice law center dedicated to providing free or low-cost legal services to communities in New Mexico
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“Across the board, folks are saying: No new mines. No new weapons. Not until the cleanup is real.”
This story is about extraction, abandonment, and the communities still fighting for justice.
New from @sarahlazare.bsky.social with @workdaymagazine.bsky.social
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This story is about extraction, abandonment, and the communities still fighting for justice.
New from @sarahlazare.bsky.social with @workdaymagazine.bsky.social
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December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
“Across the board, folks are saying: No new mines. No new weapons. Not until the cleanup is real.”
This story is about extraction, abandonment, and the communities still fighting for justice.
New from @sarahlazare.bsky.social with @workdaymagazine.bsky.social
inthesetimes.com/article/they...
This story is about extraction, abandonment, and the communities still fighting for justice.
New from @sarahlazare.bsky.social with @workdaymagazine.bsky.social
inthesetimes.com/article/they...
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Article by @haussamen.bsky.social about NMELC's lawsuit against the Doña Ana County Commission re Project Jupiter multi-data centers campus.
Article by @haussamen.bsky.social about NMELC's lawsuit against the Doña Ana County Commission re Project Jupiter multi-data centers campus.
Lawsuits may be slowing Project Jupiter’s progress
Doña Ana County still hasn’t closed on $165 billion bond agreements.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Article by @haussamen.bsky.social about NMELC's lawsuit against the Doña Ana County Commission re Project Jupiter multi-data centers campus.
Article by @haussamen.bsky.social about NMELC's lawsuit against the Doña Ana County Commission re Project Jupiter multi-data centers campus.
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Congress is once again trying to sacrifice our public lands to give handouts to big industry. The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act would sell out our environment, public health, cultural resources, and cherished lands — all to benefit mining companies.
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Don’t Let Congress Provide Another Handout to the Mining Industry - Earthjustice Action
The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act would sacrifice public lands to make it easier for mining companies to extract critical minerals.
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September 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Congress is once again trying to sacrifice our public lands to give handouts to big industry. The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act would sell out our environment, public health, cultural resources, and cherished lands — all to benefit mining companies.
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Eric Jantz, an attorney with NMELC: “If the Forest Service either ignores its obligations under NEPA [National Environmental Policy Act] because of this executive order or its own regulations, litigation will probably ensue,” he said.
Eric Jantz, an attorney with NMELC: “If the Forest Service either ignores its obligations under NEPA [National Environmental Policy Act] because of this executive order or its own regulations, litigation will probably ensue,” he said.
Uranium Mines Outside Grants Named Priority Projects, Could New Mexico’s Pushback Include State Police on Mount Taylor?
GRANTS, N.M. — A sweeping series of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump on May 23 aims to fast-track uranium mining across the United States, raising serious questions about the future o...
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May 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Eric Jantz, an attorney with NMELC: “If the Forest Service either ignores its obligations under NEPA [National Environmental Policy Act] because of this executive order or its own regulations, litigation will probably ensue,” he said.
Eric Jantz, an attorney with NMELC: “If the Forest Service either ignores its obligations under NEPA [National Environmental Policy Act] because of this executive order or its own regulations, litigation will probably ensue,” he said.
NMELC Legal Director Eric Jantz: “No emergency exists, and there’s no reason why the usual environmental reviews can’t continue.” @sourcenm.com
Two NM uranium mines proposals are listed among 20 nationwide as part of Trump's push for local energy production.
But even if he seeks to fast-track their federal review like he did in Utah recently, NM officials say no shovel will break ground until its "robust" review is over.
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But even if he seeks to fast-track their federal review like he did in Utah recently, NM officials say no shovel will break ground until its "robust" review is over.
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Trump’s push for Southwest uranium will face stiff state review • Source New Mexico
But NM experts say cultural designation for Mount Taylor unlikely to add extra protection
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May 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
NMELC Legal Director Eric Jantz: “No emergency exists, and there’s no reason why the usual environmental reviews can’t continue.” @sourcenm.com
"Vivian Fuller, a seven-year resident of Santa Teresa, said strange colors and odors have been ongoing and unpredictable. 'They send out messages that it’s safe to drink … but would they drink yellow or brown water?'"
Troubled southern NM water utility reports progress
Troubled southern NM water utility reports progress
SUNLAND PARK — A beleaguered water utility serving nearly 20,000 people in Santa Teresa, Sunland Park and southern Doña Ana County reported progress Monday on correcting deficiencies in assuring safe
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May 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
"Vivian Fuller, a seven-year resident of Santa Teresa, said strange colors and odors have been ongoing and unpredictable. 'They send out messages that it’s safe to drink … but would they drink yellow or brown water?'"
Telemundo 48 El Paso coverage of the community rally in Sunland Park yesterday organized by Empowerment Congress NM. "¡Queremos agua limpia!" "We want clean water!" @telemundo48elpaso.com
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Protestan residentes de Sunland Park en contra de la compañía de agua CRRUA
Los afectados aseguran que la mala calidad en el agua y los altos precios siguen tras tres años de lucha
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May 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Telemundo 48 El Paso coverage of the community rally in Sunland Park yesterday organized by Empowerment Congress NM. "¡Queremos agua limpia!" "We want clean water!" @telemundo48elpaso.com
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ACTION ALERT: Tritium can cross the placenta and impact the embryo and the fetus, producing risks of early failed pregnancies and neurological damage. Los Alamos Nat'l Lab plans to vent radioactive tritium after June 2, 2025. Please sign this petition to prevent this:
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Sign the Petition to Deny LANL’s Request to Release Radioactive Tritium into the Air to Governor Lujan Grisham and New Mexico Environment Department - NukeWatch NM
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) plans to begin large releases of radioactive tritium gas any time after June 2, 2025. The only roadblock is that LANL needs a “Temporary Authorization” from the N...
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April 30, 2025 at 2:04 AM
ACTION ALERT: Tritium can cross the placenta and impact the embryo and the fetus, producing risks of early failed pregnancies and neurological damage. Los Alamos Nat'l Lab plans to vent radioactive tritium after June 2, 2025. Please sign this petition to prevent this:
nukewatch.org/action-item/...
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El Paso is hosting its monthly Legal Observer Training Tuesday May 6 at 7pm via Zoom. If you live in Southern New Mexico and can attend our training tomorrow evening, please register at:
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Con la causa,
Ray Rojas
National Lawyers Guild (NLG) El Paso
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Con la causa,
Ray Rojas
National Lawyers Guild (NLG) El Paso
May 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
El Paso is hosting its monthly Legal Observer Training Tuesday May 6 at 7pm via Zoom. If you live in Southern New Mexico and can attend our training tomorrow evening, please register at:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1225618460...
Con la causa,
Ray Rojas
National Lawyers Guild (NLG) El Paso
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Con la causa,
Ray Rojas
National Lawyers Guild (NLG) El Paso
Coverage of the powerful press conference yesterday in Window Rock by @nmpoliticalreport.bsky.social
“Our lands have been affected by oil and gas, coal, uranium mining, and there’s a lot of waste issues associated with all of that extraction that has happened on our land,” Robyn Jackson with the advocacy group Diné CARE said.
Navajo advocates condemn energy actions, call for government accountability - New Mexico Political Report
By Hannah Grover Navajo Nation advocates urged their leaders to stand against federal attempts to increase uranium extraction on Diné lands and the transport of uranium ore across the reservation. …
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April 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Coverage of the powerful press conference yesterday in Window Rock by @nmpoliticalreport.bsky.social
More coverage of yesterday's powerful press conference by Diné grassroots organizers, including Edith Hood from Red Water Pond Road Community and Larry King from Eastern Diné Against Uranium Mining (ENDAUM) by @sourcenm.com
Advocates hoped they could speak with Navajo President Nygren today as Nation council begins its session.
But Nygren was in Washington, just another sign to one advocate that Nygren, whom he in Navajo calls "The man in the black hat," and Trump, "Mr. yellow hair," are too close.
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But Nygren was in Washington, just another sign to one advocate that Nygren, whom he in Navajo calls "The man in the black hat," and Trump, "Mr. yellow hair," are too close.
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Navajo advocates say prez’s approval of uranium transport, Trump coal order feels like a betrayal • Source New Mexico
Advocates from across the Navajo Nation gathered in front of the nation’s council meeting hall Monday, hoping to tell Navajo President Buu Nygren how frustrated and disappointed they are by his…
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April 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
More coverage of yesterday's powerful press conference by Diné grassroots organizers, including Edith Hood from Red Water Pond Road Community and Larry King from Eastern Diné Against Uranium Mining (ENDAUM) by @sourcenm.com
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🌱 “Our EJ Movement wasn't birthed in government—and it will endure.” – @drrobertbullard.bsky.social
This #EarthMonth2025, we honor the legacy + future of environmental justice. ✊🏾🌍
#ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #DrRobertBullard
This #EarthMonth2025, we honor the legacy + future of environmental justice. ✊🏾🌍
#ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #DrRobertBullard
April 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🌱 “Our EJ Movement wasn't birthed in government—and it will endure.” – @drrobertbullard.bsky.social
This #EarthMonth2025, we honor the legacy + future of environmental justice. ✊🏾🌍
#ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #DrRobertBullard
This #EarthMonth2025, we honor the legacy + future of environmental justice. ✊🏾🌍
#ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #DrRobertBullard
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Following our story yesterday about the feds' decision to cancel a proposed ban on mineral mining in the Pecos watershed, NM's federal delegation is reintroducing a bill to protect the area.
New Mexico delegation re-introduces bill to protect Pecos watershed • Source New Mexico
Members of New Mexico's congressional delegation reintroduce bill to protect the Pecos watershed from mining
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April 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Following our story yesterday about the feds' decision to cancel a proposed ban on mineral mining in the Pecos watershed, NM's federal delegation is reintroducing a bill to protect the area.
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The Navajo Nation's agreement with company Energy Fuels to allow uranium transport from a mine in Arizona to a mill in Utah has a provision regarding a proposed NM mine near Mt. Taylor.
If approved, that could mean a max of 50-60 uranium trucks a day across the nation and NW NM.
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If approved, that could mean a max of 50-60 uranium trucks a day across the nation and NW NM.
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April 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Navajo Nation's agreement with company Energy Fuels to allow uranium transport from a mine in Arizona to a mill in Utah has a provision regarding a proposed NM mine near Mt. Taylor.
If approved, that could mean a max of 50-60 uranium trucks a day across the nation and NW NM.
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If approved, that could mean a max of 50-60 uranium trucks a day across the nation and NW NM.
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The No Rogue Rulings Act (H.R. 1526) would severely restrict the ability of federal courts to issue nationwide injunctions, weakening one of the most powerful tools courts have to prevent executive overreach and protect constitutional rights. Call Congress now & urge them to vote NO on HR 1526!
April 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The No Rogue Rulings Act (H.R. 1526) would severely restrict the ability of federal courts to issue nationwide injunctions, weakening one of the most powerful tools courts have to prevent executive overreach and protect constitutional rights. Call Congress now & urge them to vote NO on HR 1526!
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“This administration keeps saying we want clean air, we want clean water, we want clean lands. But if you remove… the people doing the work, then you are not achieving clean water, clean soil and clean air, right?” 👈 citylimits.org/epa-cuts-wou...
EPA Cuts Would Strike a Blow to New York, Former Agency Administrator Says - City Limits
Lisa Garcia, a former regional administrator at the Environmental Protection Agency, spoke to City Limits about how plans for a new wave of federal cuts could trickle down to New York.
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March 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“This administration keeps saying we want clean air, we want clean water, we want clean lands. But if you remove… the people doing the work, then you are not achieving clean water, clean soil and clean air, right?” 👈 citylimits.org/epa-cuts-wou...
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SB 21 passed the NM House floor yesterday!
Thank you Sen. Wirth, Rep. Ortez & Sen. Gonzales for sponsoring SB21. We look forward to @GovMLG signing this into law so we can get to work with the NM Environment Department to build a state surface water permitting program to #ProtectNMWaters #nmpol
Thank you Sen. Wirth, Rep. Ortez & Sen. Gonzales for sponsoring SB21. We look forward to @GovMLG signing this into law so we can get to work with the NM Environment Department to build a state surface water permitting program to #ProtectNMWaters #nmpol
March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
SB 21 passed the NM House floor yesterday!
Thank you Sen. Wirth, Rep. Ortez & Sen. Gonzales for sponsoring SB21. We look forward to @GovMLG signing this into law so we can get to work with the NM Environment Department to build a state surface water permitting program to #ProtectNMWaters #nmpol
Thank you Sen. Wirth, Rep. Ortez & Sen. Gonzales for sponsoring SB21. We look forward to @GovMLG signing this into law so we can get to work with the NM Environment Department to build a state surface water permitting program to #ProtectNMWaters #nmpol
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Victory for NM Water! The New Mexico Clean Water Bill (SB21) has passed the House & heads to the governor! This bill restores decades-old water protections lost to federal rollbacks & gives NM control over permitting. A big step for our rivers & communities!
March 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Victory for NM Water! The New Mexico Clean Water Bill (SB21) has passed the House & heads to the governor! This bill restores decades-old water protections lost to federal rollbacks & gives NM control over permitting. A big step for our rivers & communities!
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In a huge win for NM, the Community Benefit Fund (SB48) has passed in the House and is headed to the governor for final approval! SB48 invests $210M in clean energy, economic diversification, jobs, sustainable economic growth, and more.
CHNM – Press Release #11 (03.19.25) - Clear Horizons New Mexico
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March 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In a huge win for NM, the Community Benefit Fund (SB48) has passed in the House and is headed to the governor for final approval! SB48 invests $210M in clean energy, economic diversification, jobs, sustainable economic growth, and more.
NMELC works alongside Empowerment Congress - Congreso de Empoderamiento fighting for clean and safe drinking water in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa. Stay updated on this case by signing up for our twice a month emails/eblasts at nmelc.org/sign-up/
March 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
NMELC works alongside Empowerment Congress - Congreso de Empoderamiento fighting for clean and safe drinking water in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa. Stay updated on this case by signing up for our twice a month emails/eblasts at nmelc.org/sign-up/
Our clients in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa spoke during public comment at this morning's CRRUA Board meeting, sharing 5 demands about water quality that NMELC attorney Kacey Hovden submitted last week Friday on behalf of Empowerment Congress - Congreso de Empoderamiento. kvia.com/news/2025/03...
Sunland Park residents demand clean water at CRRUA board meeting
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Several Sunland Park spoke at Monday’s Camino Real Regional Utility Authority board meeting, demanding clean water, regular testing and no changes to the rate over th...
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March 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Our clients in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa spoke during public comment at this morning's CRRUA Board meeting, sharing 5 demands about water quality that NMELC attorney Kacey Hovden submitted last week Friday on behalf of Empowerment Congress - Congreso de Empoderamiento. kvia.com/news/2025/03...
"The mines would be built close to the Navajo Nation, which bans uranium mining, and within a short drive of Cold War-era mine sites, Church Rock and Red Water Pond, that destroyed the environment and sickened generations of Indigenous people and New Mexicans."
NEW: Cibola National Forest leaders told employees at a meeting Wednesday that the Roca Honda and La Jara Mesa uranium mines are now "priority projects," according to a recording of the meeting obtained by Source New Mexico.
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Long-stalled NM uranium mines now ‘priority projects’ at Cibola Forest, leader tells employees • Source New Mexico
The leader of the Cibola National Forest told Forest Service employees at a staff meeting Wednesday that the agency would be refocusing on “mission critical” areas like uranium mining, according to a…
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March 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
"The mines would be built close to the Navajo Nation, which bans uranium mining, and within a short drive of Cold War-era mine sites, Church Rock and Red Water Pond, that destroyed the environment and sickened generations of Indigenous people and New Mexicans."