NMED Press Releases

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Marissa Stone Bardino
NMED Communications Director
(505) 827-0314
(505) 231-0475
email. marissa.bardino@state.nm.us

Environment Department Offers Free Tests for Detection of Deadly Radon Gas (January 25, 2010)

Environment Secretary Approves Discharge Permit for Food Processing Company in Deming (January 22, 2010)

State Receives $3.6 Million for Pollution Cleanups and Natural Resource Restoration Related to Former Asarco Operations (January 22, 2009)

NMED to Provide Overview Thursday at Santa Fe County Courthouse Site of Upcoming Events Related to Petroleum Contamination Cleanup (January 11, 2010)

Environment Department Reaches $34.9 Million Settlement with Targa Midstream and Versado Gas Processors for Air Quality Violations in Southeastern N.M (January 7, 2010)

Environment Secretary Issues Statement on EPA's Proposed Smog Rule (January 7, 2010)

Environment Department Offers Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification Training (January 4, 2010)

Environment Department Receives Plans to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at Three Dairies in Chaves County (December 31, 2009)

New Rule for Home-Based Food Processing to go into Effect (December 30, 2009)

Environment Department Receives Plans to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at Elmira Dairy in Albuquerque(December 22, 2009)

Environment Department Receives Plans to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at Othart #1 Dairy in Socorro County(December 22, 2009)

Governor Richardson Applauds Decision to Withdraw Desert Rock Assessment (December 18, 2009)

Environment Department Reaches Settlement with Marathon Oil over Alleged Air Emission Violations (December 18, 2009)

NMED Issues Findings of Comprehensive Water Quality Assessment of Pajarito Plateau Watersheds in Northern New Mexico (December 17, 2009)

NMED Issues Notice of Violation to Los Alamos County for Allowing Discharge of PCBs into Tributary Leading into Los Alamos Canyon (December 15, 2009)

NMED Begins Construction of Underground Barrier at Santa Fe County Courthouse Cleanup Site (December 10, 2009)

LANL Withdraws Opposition to Proposal by NMED to Inform Public about Contaminants in Surface Water (December 9, 2009)

Governor Richardson Appoints Jon Goldstein Secretary of Department of Energy Minerals and Natural Resources (December 9, 2009)

Governor Richardson Signs Climate Change Executive Order (December 7, 2009)

NMED to Hold Workshop in Los Lunas to Help Stop Illegal Tire Dumping (December 7, 2009)

Environment Department Begins Cleanup of Contaminated Plume at former Dry Cleaning Business Site in Roswell (December 3, 2009)

Western Refining to Pay $1.95 Million as Part of Settlement for Microalgae Biofuels Project (November 25, 2009)

Environment Department Offers Tips on Safe Cooking for the Holidays (November 25, 2009)

Environment Department Assesses $960,000 Penalty to LANL for Refusal to Monitor Radioactive Contaminants in Watersheds (November 23, 2009)

Environment Department Files Court Documents Pursuing Cleanup at Former Circuit Board Manufacturing Site in Albuquerque (November 18, 2009)

Environment Department Receives Plan to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at Par 5 Dairy and Select Milk Producers Near Roswell (November 6, 2009)

Environment Department Lifts Boil Water Advisory for Lumberton System (October 30, 2009)

EPA, State of New Mexico Offer Support for Solar Facility at Chevron Mining’s Questa Tailing Site (October 30, 2009)

Environment Department Receives Plan to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at Bonestroo Dairy near Portales (October 29, 2009)

Environment Secretary Again Denies Permit for Parasol Dairy near Truth or Consequences, N.M. (October 28, 2009)

NMED Moves Ahead with Schedule for Petroleum Cleanup at Santa Fe County Courthouse (October 27, 2009)

NMED and International Isotopes Agree to Waste Limitations for Proposed Uranium Deconversion Facility in Hobbs(October 26, 2009)

Environment Department Seeks Stakeholder Input on Possible Amendments to Liquid Waste Regulations (October 23, 2009)

NMED Hosts Free Pollution Prevention and Recycling Workshop for Businesses in Taos Area (October 22, 2009)

Environment Department Announces Effort to Harmonize State Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules with New Federal Requirements (October 16, 2009)

Environment Secretary Issues Permit for Long-term Monitoring of Sandia's Chemical Waste Landfill (October 15, 2009)

Environment Department Reaches Settlement with Menefee Mining Corp. over Air Quality Violations (October 15, 2009)

NMED Leads Emergency Preparedness Exercise for Northern New Mexico (October 13, 2009)

NMED Issues Record of Decision Related to Contaminated Soil from Past Mining at Freeport McMoRan’s Chino Mines in Hurley, N.M. (October 2, 2009)

Environment Secretary Requires Town of Vaughn to Close Landfill (October 2, 2009)

Helena Chemcial Co. to Pay State $208,000 in Settlement over 10 Air Quality Violations (September 30, 2009)

NMED Signs Historic Agreement Mandating $10 Million in Improvements at Kirtland (September 30, 2009)

NMED to Hold Public Meetings in Mora and Reserve on Draft Proposal for Outstanding
National Resource Waters in Forest Service Areas (September 25, 2009)

Governor Richardson Applauds Decision Remanding Desert Rock Air Permit Decision to EPA (September 25, 2009)

Secretary Curry Issues Statement on New Federal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Rule (September 22, 2009)

Environment Department Recognizes Tri-State's Escalante Station for Exemplary Programs (September 22, 2009)

NMED to Recognizes Tri-State's Escalante Station for Exemplary Programs (September 21, 2009)

NMED to Hold Meetings on Proposed Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (September 17, 2009)

NMED Lifts Boil Water Order for Canon Water System in Taos (September 15, 2009)

NMED and NMSU Host Free Workshop on Environmental Management for Hospitality
Industry (September 14, 2009)

NMED Issues Boil Water Advisory for Canon Water System in Taos (September 12, 2009)

NMED and NMSU Host Free Workshop on Environmental Management for Hospitality
Industry (September 14, 2009)

Governor Richardson Commemorates Groundbreaking of Ruidoso Wastewater Treatment Plant (September 8, 2009)

NMED Lifts Boil Water Alert for Cleveland System in Mora County (September 4, 2009)

NMED Issues Boil Water Alert for Cleveland System in Mora County (August 28, 2009)

New Mexico Tech Receives Stimulus Funding for Carbon Sequestration (August 27, 2009)

Five Dairies Submit Groundwater Abatement Plans to Environment Department (August 27, 2009)

Environment Department Seeks Input on Hydrology Protocol (August 27, 2009)

NMED to Take Part in Infrastructure Conference at Isleta Pueblo in October (August 26, 2009)

Wind Power Facility Receives Award for Exemplary Health and Management Systems (August 21, 2009)

Environment Department to Conduct Environmental Monitoring Training at Santa Clara Pueblo (August 18, 2009)

Four Corners Air Quality Group to Hold Meeting in Durango (August 18, 2009)

Environment Department Awards $435,000 in Tire Grants, Reopens Grant Cycle (August 14, 2009)

Environment Department Issues Boil Water Order for Canon Water System in Taos (August 12, 2009)

Environment Department Issues Revised Draft Dairy Regulations, Announces Upcoming Stakeholder Negotiations (August 10, 2009)

NMED Lifts "Boil Water Alert" for South Hills Water Company in Bernalillo County (August 6, 2009)

U.S. District Court Decision Could Set Precedent for Disposal of Foreign Low-Level Waste in U.S. (August 6, 2009)

NMED Enters into Consent Decree with El Paso Electric Ordering $525,000 in Penalties and Environmental Projects for Violations at Power Plant near Sunland Park (July 31, 2009)

Environment Department Receives Plans to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at Two Dairies near Hobbs (July 29, 2009)

NMED Issues "Boil Water Alert" for South Hills Water Company in Bernalillo County (July 27, 2009)

Environment Department to Hold Public Informational Meeting on Revised Draft Hazardous Waste Permit for Los Alamos National Laboratory (July 24, 2009)

Environment Department Begins Cleanup of Hazardous Chemicals Left at UNM in Albuquerque (July 23, 2009)

Environment Department to Assist Navajo EPA with Air Monitoring Equipment Audits (August 13, 2009)

Environment Department to Hold Meetings on Outstanding National Resources Waters' Effort (July 21, 2009)

Environment Department Awards Grant to ENIPC for Recycling Initiatives (July 14, 2009)

Environment Department LiftsBoil Water Order for Morningstar System in San Juan County (July 13, 2009)

Environment Department Receives Plan to Investigate Groundwater Conatmination at El Paso Electric's Rio Grande Power Plant in Sunland Park (July 9, 2009)

Environment Department Issues Boil Water Order for Morningstar System in San Juan County (July 8, 2009)

Environment Department Issues Draft Hazardous Waste Permit for Los Alamos National Laboratory (July 8, 2009)

Environment Secretary Re-elected Chairman of Rocky Mountain Low Level Radioactive Waste Board (June 22, 2009)

Environment Department Receives 500 Requests to Sample Private Well Water in Santa Fe Area (June 26, 2009)

EPA Grants Waiver Allowing States to Implement Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions in Vehicles (June 30, 2009)

Environment Department Issues Draft Proposal for Outstanding National Resource Waters (June 19, 2009)

Revisions to NMED's Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations Go Into Effect (June 18, 2009)

Environment Secretary to Speak in Albuquerque before Conservation Voters New Mexico (June 16, 2009)

NMED, City of Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, LANL to Offer Free Private Water Well Testing for Santa Fe area Residents (June 15, 2009)

Environment Department Invites Public to Comment on TMDL for Jemez River Watershed (June 8, 2009) Meeting Announcement

Environment Department Seeks Applicants for Recycling and Illegal Dumping Tire Grants (June 5, 2009)

Governor Richardson Receives Support for Effort to Protect State's Rivers and Streams (June 1, 2009)

Environment Department Reaches Settlement with High Lonesome Dairy near Hobbs for Groundwater Violations (May 28, 2009)

Environment Department Takes Enforcement Action against LANL for Faulty Well (May 22, 2009)

Environment Department Receives Plans to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at Seven Dairies near Roswell, Announces Draft Dairy Regulations
(May 22, 2009)

Governor Richardson Announces $27.5 Million in Recovery Funds for Statewide Water and Wastewater Projects (May 20, 2009)

Secretary Curry Tours Santa Fe National Forest's Jemez Ranger District to View Impacts to Surface Water and Soil from Illegal OHV Use (May 20, 2009)

Governor Richardson Praises President Obama's New Clean Car and Fuel Efficiency Standards (May 19, 2009)

Secretary Curry to Speak before Association of Commerce and Industry (May 15, 2009)

NMED Awards $250,000 in Grants to Assist Counties, Local Governments, Solid Waste Authorities with Solid Waste Facility Projects (May 15, 2009)

Environment Secretary, Attorney General Issue Comments With other States to U.S. DOT on Fuel Efficiency Standards for Cars and Trucks
(May 14, 2009) Comments to U.S. DOT

Environment Department, City of Santa Fe to Tour City's Water Treatment Facility (May 5, 2009)

PNM Pays State $6.9 Million to Settle Air Quality Violations at Power Plant near Farmington (May 4, 2009)

American Lung Association Report Ranks Espanola, Santa Fe among Top Cleanest Cities in the Nation (April 29, 2009)

Governor Richardson Reacts to Federal Court Victory on Otero Mesa (April 28, 2009)

Governor Richardson Applauds EPA Decision to Remand Desert Rock Permit (April 27, 2009)

Environment Department Receives Award from EPA for Work on Cleaning Up Contaminated Properties (April 24, 2009)

Environment Department Environment and Energy Policy Coordinator Receives Climate Protection Award from EPA (April 21, 2009)

NMED Reaches $276,000 Settlement with Freeport McMoRan Chino Mines Co. for Acid Spill in Silver City (April 17, 2009)

State to Use $1.7 in EPA Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions in Three Cities (April 13, 2009)

Environment Secretary Commends EIB Decision Allowing State to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions (April 6, 2009)

Environment Department Issues Requests For Proposals for Projects that Address Impaired Watersheds (April 3, 2009)

Environment Secretary Requests Meeting with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Impacts on Endangered Species from Proposed Desert Rock Power Plant
(April 1, 2009)

Governor Richardson Commends DOE for Providing Funding for Environmental Cleanup Projects in New Mexico (March 31, 2009)

Environment Secretary to Speak at Conference in Santa Fe on Environmental Issues Facing the Southwest (March 31, 2009)

Environment Department Awards Grants to Assist Communities Clean Up Illegally Dumped Tires and Recycle Scrap Tires (March 27, 2009)

Environment Department to Hold Public Hearing on Air Quality Permit for American Eagle Brick Co. (March 26, 2009)

Environment Secretary Approves Five-Year Conditional Permit for Red Rocks Landfill (March 25, 2009)

State Agenices Issue Advisories for the Consumption of Fish in New Mexico (March 20, 2009) Advisories

Environment Department to Be Available at Booth at Capitol to Offer Information about Its Programs to Residents and Legislators (March 18, 2009)

Environment Department Seeks Applicants for Solid Waste Facility Grants (March 17, 2009)

Environment Department Receives Plan to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at Williams Energy's Nacimiento Mine (March 12, 2009)

Environment Department Issues Compliance Order to Santa Fe County for Illegal Excavation at Closed Stanley Landfill (March 12, 2009)

Environment Department Issues Requests for Proposals to Conduct Public Meetings Related to Total Maximum Daily Loads in Various Watersheds (March 2, 2009)

Environment Department Issues Notice of Violation to Developer of Las Cruces Subdivision for Operating Illegal Sewage System
(March 2, 2009)

Environment Department Releases Draft Nonpoint Source Planning Document for Public Comment (February 27, 2009)

City of Grants Completes Cleanup of Illegal Landfill (February 27, 2009)

Environment Department Receives Stage One Abatement Proposal for Helena Chemical's Groundwater Contamination Cleanup (February 25, 2009)

Environment Department Reaches Settlement with Western Refining Co. that Calls for $2.25 Million in Environmental Projects (February 24, 2009)

Environment Department Warns Residents of Health Risks Associated with Dust Storms in Dona Ana County (February 13, 2009)

Environment Department Warns Residents of Health Risks Associated with Dust Storms in Luna County (February 13, 2009)

Advisory Board on Radiation Workers and Health to Hear Petition Concerning LANL Workers at Meeting in Albuquerque (February 11, 2009)

Environment Department Seeks Applicants for Recycling and Illegal Dumping Grants (February 11, 2009)

Environment Department Receives Plan to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at Linen Facility in Roswell (February 10, 2009)

Environment Department to Hold Public Hearing on Propsed Air Quality Permit for Proposed Jobe LLC. Crusher Facility in Mesquite, N.M. (February 9, 2009)

Environment Department to Hold Public Hearing Feb. 19 in Silver City on Mimbres Watershed (February 9, 2009)

Environment Secretary Issues Statement on Withdrawal of EPA Appeal on Proposed Federal Cap and Trade Program (February 6, 2009)

Environment Secretary Testifies Before U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Rockville, Md. on State's Uranium Enrichment Permitting Process
(February 5, 2009)

Governor Richardson Issues Statement on Permanent Closure of Asarco Copper Smelter in El Paso, Texas (February 3, 2009)

Environment Department Confirms High Levels of Radionuclides in LANL Storm Water and Sediment (January 30, 2009)

State Encourages Residents to Continue Following Advice Related to Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Consumption of Peanut-Containing Products
(January 29, 2009)

Environment Department, Department of Public Safety Clean Up Illegally Dumped Drums of Toxic Waste in Bernalillo County (January 27, 2009)

Governor Richardson Applauds President Obama's Move to Allow States to Set Tougher Vehicle Emissions Standards (January 26, 2009)

Environment Secretary Issues Statement on Federal Board's Granting of Environmental Review for Desert Rock Case (January 22, 2009)

Environment Department Issues Salmonella Advisory for Peanut Butter Products Manufactured by Peanut Butter Corp. of America (January 22, 2009)

Environment Department Negotiates Agreement Leading to Water Service Connections for Resdients in Homestake Mill Area (January 21, 2009)

Environment Department Hosts Water Fair, Attends EPA Meeting to Answer Questions on Private Wells in San Mateo Creek Basin (January 20, 2009)

Environment Department to Inspect Tire Generating Facilities to Ensure Compliance with State Laws on the Disposal and Recyling of Scrap Tires (January 16, 2009)

Environment Department Offers Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification Training for Operators and Members of the Public (January 14, 2009)

Environment Department Prevails in Precedent-Setting Case Affirming State's Authority to Protect All Groundwater in New Mexico (January 13, 2009)

Environment Department Hosts "Restore Revitalize New Mexico Brownfields Event in Albuquerque (January 9, 2009)

NMED Advises San Mateo Creek Basin Private Well Owners in Cibola and McKinley Counties that Water May Contain Contaminants from Naturally-Occurring Ore and Past Uranium Mining (January 8, 2009) Health Advisory

Environment Secretary Approves $500,000 Loan for County of Taos Solid Waste Authority (January 7, 2009)

State Agencies to Hold Public Meetings on Governor's Designation of Outstanding National Resource Waters Across New Mexico (January 5, 2009)

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