NMED PR Archive
2012
Federal Director of Surface Mining Presents National Award To New Mexico Mining Division Employee During Visit to Santa Fe (December 18, 2012)
Environment Department Inspector Named “Environmentalist of the Year” (December 11, 2012)
Environment Department Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for Ideal Mobile Home Park Water System in Curry County (November 30, 2012)
Environment Department Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for San Cristobal MDWCA Water System in Taos County (November 30, 2012)
Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Ideal Mobile Home Park Water System (November 28, 2012)
Environment Department Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for
Seboyeta Water System in Mora County (November 26, 2012)
Public Service Announcement - Notice of Public Hearing for Eastern and Southeastern New Mexico Distribution (November 19, 2012)
Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for San Cristobal MDWCA Water System (November 19, 2012)
Environment Department Issues "Boil Water Advisory" for Seboyeta Water System (November 19, 2012)
Environment Department Issues “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for
Seboyeta water system (November 16, 2012)
Air Quality Bureau Seeks Feedback on Draft Report (November 15, 2012)
Construction Complete On Treatment Systems For The Grants Chlorinated Solvent Plume (November 8, 2012)
NMED and EPA Invite the Public to a Community Meeting Regarding the Eagle Picher Carefree Batteries Superfund Site in Socorro, New Mexico (November 6, 2012)
NMED Issues Modification to Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Permit (November 1, 2012)
NMED Terminates Chromium Settlement Agreement and Approves Modification of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Consent Order (October 31, 2012)
Environmental Health Bureau District 3 Hobbs Field Office Relocation Complete (October 29, 2012)
Public Announcement - US EPA announces that NMED is conducting 4th 5-year review of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company (AT&SF) Clovis Superfund Site in Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico [ENGLISH] [ESPAÑOL] (October 23, 2012)
New Mexico Environment Department and Navajo Refining Reach Agreement on Safety Violations Following Worker Deaths (October 26, 2012)
Workplace Fatalities Increase in New Mexico for the Year 2011 (October 25, 2012)
New Kirtland Off-Base Groundwater Monitoring Wells Detect Contaminant Unrelated to Fuel Spill (October 19, 2012)
Rural Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program Lowers Interest Rates to 2.375% (October 12, 2012)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Grant Helps Reduce Diesel Emissions in New Mexico (September 25, 2012)
Sunland, Inc. Announces Voluntarily Limited Recall of Almond Butter and Peanut Butter Products Due to Possible Health Risk (September 24, 2012)
NMED Issues Draft Hazardous Waste Permit and Proposes to Grant Corrective Action Complete Status for 24 Sites at Sandia National Laboratories (September 17, 2012)
Environment Department Announces New Website On Environmental Cleanup Efforts at LANL (September 17, 2012)
NMED to Host Public Meetings on New Proposed Copper Mine Rules (September 13, 2012)
NMED Announces First Five-Year Review for the Hurley Soils Investigation Unit of the Chino Administrative Order on Consent (September 12, 2012)
Environment Department Providing Oversight for Food Safety at the New Mexico State Fair (September 12, 2012)
NMED to Offer Free Water Testing in Hobbs (September 11, 2012)
NMED to Hold Public Meeting on Thursday, August 30, 2012 in Corrales - Meeting To Discuss Proposed Discharge Permit for Corrales Senior Living (August 22, 2012)
NMED Requests Public Comment on Changes to Surface Water Quality Standards for Nichols and McClure Reservoirs and the Santa Fe River (August 21, 2012)
NMED To Mark Construction and Startup Of Ground Water Treatment System In Las Cruces (August 21, 2012)
FDA Issues Recall of Romaine Lettuce Sold In New Mexico (August 20, 2012)
NMED To Offer Free Water Testing in La Cienega (August 7, 2012)
Environment Department Seeks Public Comment on Water Quality Standards for the Galisteo Watershed (July 27, 2012)
Environment Department Seeks Public Comment on Water Quality Standards for Specific Unclassified Non-Perennial Stream Segments in New Mexico (July 27, 2012)
Notice of Public Meeting for Regional Haze Plan Alternatives (July 17, 2012) Meeting Agenda
NMED Settles Emissions Violations Case with Western Refining - Western Refining to pay $444,000 for excess pollutant emissions from 2009-2012 (July 12, 2012)
Ground Water Quality Bureau Seeks Feedback on Services (July 5, 2012)
NMED Lifts Mandatory Boil Water Advisory for Bonita Park Nazarene Conference Center and Precautionary Boil Water in Little Bear Fire Burn Area (July 2, 2012)
Environment Department Reaches Settlement with Advantage Asphalt (July 2, 2012)
NMED To Hold Meeting Tuesday July 17, 2012 In Hobbs Concerning Ground Water Discharge Permit For Rancho Dal Paso (Formerly Adobe Village) Residential Complex (June 27, 2012)
NMED Lifts Mandatory Boil Water Advisory for Enchanted Forest Water Corporation in Little Bear Fire Burn Area (June 22, 2012)
NMED Issues Mandatory “Boil Water Advisory” for Pine Springs Summer Camp in Otero County (June 19, 2012)
NMED Adds Ski Apache to Mandatory Boil Water Advisory List for Little Bear Fire Burn Area (June 19, 2012)
New Mexico Environment Department, Surface Water Quality Bureau Proposes Total Maximum Daily Loads (Tmdls) For Upper Rio Grande Watershed - Notice of a 30-Day Public Comment Period and Community Meeting (June 19, 2012) [Flyer]
NMED And EMNRD To Offer Free Water Testing in Santa Fe County (June 18, 2012)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Advisory for Enchanted Forest Water Corporation, Bonita Park Nazarene Conference Center, and Villa Madonna (June 16, 2012)
Environment and Health Departments Announce Smoke Advisory Still in Effect; Smoke Trajectories Available Online (June 13, 2012)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission To Hold Public Meeting on License Application for Uranium Operation in New Mexico (June 12, 2012)
Environment Department Issues “Drinking Water Conservation Request” and “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for evacuees after the Little Bear Fire (June 11, 2012)
Four Corners Air Quality Group to Hold Regular Public Meeting in Farmington (May 24, 2012)
Smoke Advisory Issues for Areas Affected by Wildfires in Gila Wilderness (May 24, 2012)
New Mexico Environment Department Proposes Changes to Santa Fe River Water Quality Standards (May 21, 2012)
Air Quality Bureau Seeks Feedback on Services (May 17, 2012)
New Mexico Environment Department Settles Compliance Order Issued to Southwest Tire Processors, Inc. (May 11, 2012)
Environment Department Lifts “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for Lybrook MDWCA Water System (May 10, 2012)
State Provides Amnesty to Eliminate Dangerous Cesspools (May 10, 2012)
Water Quality Control Commission Approves Standards Changes For 62 New Mexico Lakes (April 24, 2012)
Environment Department Issues "Water Advisory" for the Village of Columbus (April 23, 2012)
Environment Department Lifts “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for New Mexico Water Works Water System (April 16, 2012)
Environment Department Issues "Precautionary Boil Water Advisory" for New Mexico Waterworks water system (April 12, 2012)
Water Quality Control Commission To Consider Changes To New Mexico Water Quality Standards (April 5, 2012)
Environment Department Issues Solid Waste Facility Permit for City of Socorro Landfill (April 5, 2012)
State, Industry Fix Septic Tank Problems for Low Income Families (March 27, 2012)
Environment Department Secretary Approves Zia Star Voluntary Protection Program Status for NuStar Energy (March 27, 2012)
Revised Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations Take Effect (March 26, 2012)
Environment Department Assists in Cleanup of Hazardous Material At Former Luna Lodge Site in Albuquerque (March 22, 2012)
Environment Department Lifts “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for Village of Questa (March 21, 2012)
NMED Hosting Free Water Testing For Private Wells in Lincoln County (March 19, 2012) Ruidoso Water Fair Flyer
Environment Department Issues “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for Village of Questa (March 16, 2012)
State Environment Department Alerts Luna County Residents Of Risks Associated With Dust Storms (March 14, 2012)
State Environment Department Alerts Doña Ana County Residents Of Risks Associated With Dust Storms (March 14, 2012)
Rate of Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses for Private Industries in New Mexico Decreased in 2010 Compared to 2009 (March 13, 2012)
Appendix -
2010 Annual Survey
Environment Department Issues PSA and Reminder to Residents: Open Burning of Most Household Waste is Illegal (March 13, 2012)
Addtional:
Open Burning PSA Script
Environment Secretary Leads Coalition Visit to D.C.to Seek More Cleanup Funding For LANL and WIPP (March 7, 2012)
Environment Department Proposes Water Quality Standards Changes For The Lower Dry Cimarron River And 62 Lakes (February 23, 2012)
Wildlife and Habitat Natural Resource Damage Case Settled for Freeport-McMoRan Mines (February 21, 2012)
NMED Director Appointed to Federal Worker Health Board (February 16, 2012)
New Mexico Environment Department Announces Special Honors For Staff (February 10, 2012)
New Mexico Air Quality Bureau’s Annual Smoke Management Meeting (February 9, 2012)
Environment Department Seeks Applicants for Recycling and Illegal Dumping Grants (February 3, 2012)
New Mexico OSHA and NMOGA Announce Collaborative Effort To Increase Worker Safety (January 25, 2012)
Free Water Testing for Residents of Santa Fe County with Private Wells (January 25, 2012)
Environment Department Lifts "Precautionary Boil Water Advisory" for Timberon Water& Sanitation District (January 19, 2012)
Environment Department Issues “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for Timberon Water & Sanitation District (January 11, 2012)
2011
Environment Department Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for Chilili Water Users Assn in Bernalillo County (December 30, 2011)
New Mexico Environment Department Surface Water Quality Bureau On Draft 2012 - 2014 State Of New Mexico Clean Water Act Sections 303(D)/ 305(B) Integrated List Of Assessed Surface Waters - Notice Of A 45-Day Public Comment Period (December 19, 2011)
Environment Department Issues "Boil Water Advisory" for CHILILI WATER USERS ASSOCIATION in Bernalillo County (December 16, 2011)
NMED Reaches Settlement with Cunningham Station Over Air Quality Violations (December 14, 2011)
NMED Recognizes Five New Mexico Businesses For Environmental Leadership (November 28, 2011)
New Mexico Participates in First Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System (November 8, 2011)
Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for La Bajada in Santa Fe County (November 7, 2011)
State Employee with 40-Years of Service Wins Prestigious Environmental Award (November 3, 2011)
Workplace Fatalities Decrease in New Mexico for the year 2010 (October 20, 2011)
XTO Energy Agrees to Resolve Compliance Issues (October 5, 2011)
Environment Department Seeks Input on Septic Tank Rules (October 4, 2011)
New Mexico Environment Department Seeks Public Assistance to Prevent Tire Dumping (September 27, 2011)
NMED Begins Series of Discussions with LANL On Clean-Up Priorities (September 20, 2011)
Office Of Natural Resources Trustee Seeks Public Comment On Groundwater Restoration Plan (September 20, 2011)
Jensen Farms Recalls Cantaloupe Due to Possible Health Risk; Four New Mexico Cases Confirmed To Be Part of Outbreak (September 14, 2011)
Martinez Administration Discusses Waste Shipment Process with LANL Officials, Federal Representatives (September 13, 2011)
State Issues Voluntary Recall Notice; Multistate Listeriosis Outbreak Update (September 13, 2011)
Environment Department Providing Oversight For Food Safety At The New Mexico State Fair (September 9, 2011)
Product Recall for 8-count Quaker Chewy Smashbar Graham Pretzel snack bars (September 7, 2011)
Environment Department Can Deny
Discharge Permit Based On Misrepresentation (August 31, 2011)
NMED Reaches $300,000 Settlement
With Valencia County Developer (August 30, 2011)
New Mexico Environment Department
Issues Compliance Order to Extreme Green Refuse, LLC (August 29, 2011)
New Mexico Environment Department Acting Deputy Secretary Recognized by AGC-NM for Exemplary Service and Support (August 24, 2011)
Public Service Company of New Mexico Agrees to Pay
$125,000 Penalty to New Mexico Environment Department (August 23, 2011)
Environment Department Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for South Hills Water Company in Bernalillo County (August 20, 2011)
EPA Recognizes Lower Santa Fe River Water Quality Success Story (August 17, 2011)
Environment Department Seeks Public Comment on Water Quality Standards for the Lower Dry Cimarron River (August 17, 2011)
Environment Department Seeks Public Comment on Water Quality Standards for Lakes (August 17, 2011)
Environment Department Extends “Boil Water Advisory” for South Hills Water Company in Bernalillo County (August 17, 2011)
Environment Department Lifts "Boil Water Advisory" for Agua Pura MDWCA Water System in Mora County (August 15, 2011)
Environment Department Warns New Mexicans About the Dangers of Asbestos (August 11, 2011)
Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for South Hills Water Company in Bernalillo County (August 10, 2011)
Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Agua Pura MDWCA Water System in Mora County (August 7, 2011)
Environment Department Coordinating National Recall of Ground Turkey in New Mexico (August 3, 2011)
Environment Department Offers Free Water Quality Testing (August 2, 2011)
Environment Department Reaches Settlement with Southway Construction on Air Quality Violations (August 2, 2011)
Environment Department Responds to Sewage Discharge into the Animas River in Aztec (July 22, 2011)
Environment Department reminds New Mexicans to take precautions when eating raw shellfish (July 14, 2011)
Environment Department Issues Compliance Order to Lovelace Health System, Inc. (July 14, 2011)
Environment Department to Investigate Surface Water and Ground Water Contamination at Continental Mine (July 13, 2011)
New Mexico Environment Department Brokers Dairy Settlement (July 13, 2011)
Non-profit Group to hold workshops on “Water and Farming in Arid Lands” (July 12, 2011)
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) continues vigilant oversight of air monitoring in the Los Alamos and surrounding areas (July 01, 2011)
Precautionary evacuations are being conducted for Alamo Canyon by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department and Lincoln County Emergency Services (June 28, 2011)
Environment Department Monitoring Air Quality In Los Alamos (June 28, 2011)
Air Quality in Several Areas of the State Poor due to Wildfires (June 27, 2011)
State Emergency Responders Complete WIPP Training (June 21, 2011)
New Mexico Environment Department Authorizes Construction Of New Turbine At El Paso Electric Generation Facility (June 9, 2011)
Environment Department Issues "Drinking Water Warning" for Desert Ranch in Curry County (June 9, 2011)
Western Refining Agrees to Pay $350,000 Penalty to New Mexico Environment Department (June 9, 2011)
Data Shows Poor Air Quality in Several Areas of the State due to Smoke from Wildfires (June 7, 2011)
Environment Department Announces New Media Relations Director (June 7, 2011)
Environment Department Receives Stage 1 Abatement Plan to Investigate Surface and Ground Water Contamination at Copper Flat Mine near Hillsboro (June 6, 2011)
Environment Department Issues Pool Safety Alert – Recalled Pool Drain Covers Pose Safety Hazard (May 27, 2011)
Environment Department Receives Plans to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at Cheyenne II and Wild West Farms Dairies in Dexter (May 19, 2011)
Environment and Health Departments Issue Smoke Advisory (May 11, 2011)
Voluntary Recall for 24oz White and Wheat Breads Purchased Prior to May 2, 2011 (May 11, 2011)
San Miguel County Completes Diesel Emission Reduction Project Funded Through President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (May 6, 2011)
CHRISTUS® St. Vincent Regional Medical Center Pays $21,400 Penalty to New Mexico Environment Department (May 6, 2011)
New Mexico Environment Department Receives National EPA Award for IT Project (May 5, 2011)
Safety Advisory for Illegal & Substandard Liquid Waste Systems (May 4, 2011)
Health Inspector Impersonators Contacting New Mexico Businesses (May 3, 2011)
Food Recall Notice - Archer Farms Ground Turmeric (April 18, 2011)
Food Recall Notice - Organic Food Bar, Inc. of Fullerton, California (April 18, 2011)
Environment Department Announces Air Quality Public Meetings on Regional Haze (April 15, 2011)
State Health and Environment Cabinet Secretaries Report on the Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Associated with Jennie-O Turkey Product (April 6, 2011)
Environment and Health Departments Issue Smoke Advisory (April 4, 2011)
Ruidoso Wildfire Affecting Area Water Systems - New Mexico Environment Department Strongly Advises Conservation (April 4, 2011)
New Mexico Wildfire Awareness Week - Where There’s Fire, There’s Smoke! (April 1, 2011)
New Mexico Environment Department Provides Information and Assistance with Japan Radiation Issues (March 27, 2011)
Environment Department Issues Precautionary Boil Advisory for Pinon Hills RV Park in Lincoln County, New Mexico (March 25, 2011)
State Environment Department Seeks Public Comment on Exceptional Events Demonstration (March 16, 2011)
Luna County Residents Alerted to Risks Associated With Spring Dust Storms (March 16, 2011)
Doña Ana County Residents Alerted to Risks Associated With Spring Dust Storms (March 16, 2011)
Senate Confirms F. David Martin for New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary (March 11, 2011)
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Sacramento Mountain Range in Otero and Lincoln Counties, New Mexico (February 17, 2011)
Ruidoso and Surrounding Areas Recovering Well from Extreme Weather Events (February 17, 2011)
New Mexico Environment Department Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Ruidoso (February 15, 2011)
Environment Department UPDATE for Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Sacramento Mountain Range in Otero and Lincoln Counties, New Mexico (February 10, 2011)
Environment Department Issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Sacramento Mountain Range in Otero and Lincoln Counties, New Mexico (February 9, 2011)
Environment Department issues Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Ruidoso, New Mexico (February 9, 2011)
2010
EnvironmentSecretary Ron Curry Denies Discharge Permit for Ruch Dairy in Hobbs (December 22, 2010)
Environment Department, Freeport-McMoran Tyrone Inc Reach Settlement for Tyrone Copper Mine in Grant County (December 22, 2010)
Environment Department, Santa Clara Pueblo to Sign Historic Memorandum of Agreement (December 16, 2010)
EIB Rules Helena Must Continue Operating under State Air Quality Permit (December 6, 2010)
WQCC Adopts Petition to Protect Headwater Streams in Wilderness Areas on New Mexico (December 1, 2010)
Secretary Curry Renews WIPP Permit for 10 Years (November 30, 2010)
Secretary Curry Renews LANL Permit for 10 Years (November 30, 2010)
NMED to Hold Public Meeting on Kirtland Bulk Fuels Facility Spill (November 23, 2010)
Court Rules Bankrupt Company is Liable for Cleanup of Groundwater Contamination (November 17, 2010)
Meeting to Address Compensation for Sick Nuclear Workers to be Held in Santa Fe (November 12, 2010)
Federal OSHA Recognizes NM OSHA for Exemplary Work to Reduce Workplace Deaths (November 3, 2010)
Environmental Meetings to be held on binational Efforts between Mexico and the U.S. (November 2, 2010)
EIB Approves First-in-the-Nation Rules to Reduce Global Warming Pollutants from Multiple Sectors (November 2, 2010)
State Supreme Court Clears Way for Petition to be Heard that Protects Headwater Streams in Wilderness Areas of New Mexico (October 29, 2010)
Environment Department Issues Compliance Orders with Penalties of $664,294 to Mesa Oil Inc. for Violations in Valencia County (October 26, 2010)
NMED Files Injunction Against Solid Waste Authority in Espanola to Stop Open Dumping of Trash (October 19, 2010)
Environment Department Issues Compliance Order and $817,800 Civil Penalty to Advantage Asphalt & Seal Coating, LLC (October 15, 2010)
Environment Department Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for El Vadito de Los Cerrillos Water Association Water System (October 12, 2010)
Annual New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference October 26-28 at Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces (October 5, 2010)
National Pollution Prevention Roundtable Appoints State Pollution Prevention Coordinator to Board of Directors (September 30, 2010)
Rocky Mountain Board
Approves Import of Uranium-hexafluoride Tails for Deconversion at INIS Facility (September 30, 2010)
Environment Department, Health Department Issue Smoke Advisory for Santa Fe Area (September 29, 2010)
Environment Department to Hold Public Meeting on Water Quality Standards for Galisteo Watershed (September 29, 2010)
Dr. Jonathan Overpeck Testifies Before EIB on State's Cap and Trade Regulation (September 28, 2010)
Environment Department Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for Estancia Water System (September 27, 2010)
Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Estancia Water System (September 24, 2010)
Similac Baby Food Recall Extends Into New Mexico (September 24, 2010)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Advisory for Chippeway System in Otero County (September 21, 2010)
Environment Department Awards 'Hub and Spoke' Recycling Infrastructure Grants to Three New Mexico Communities (September 21, 2010)
Cap and Trade Program Hearing Begins in Santa Fe (September 20, 2010)
EPA Administrator Appoints NMED Division Director Gallegos to U.S. Governmental Advisory Committee for NAFTA Environment Side Accord (September 7, 2010)
Environment Department Issues Health Advisory Concerning Sewage Spill in Rio Rancho (August 24, 2010)
Environment Department Advises Residents Who Shop for Groceries along Border with Other States to Check to Ensure Eggs Purchased are Safe (August 20, 2010)
Marathon Oil Pays State $2.7 Million over Alleged Air Quality Violations at Plant near Carlsbad (August 13, 2010)
Environment Department Lifts Boil Water Order for Tecolote System (August 13, 2010)
Environment Department Questions PNM's Claims on Effects of Regional Haze Rule and Ratepayer Costs (August 12, 2010)
Environment Department Releases Green Business Permitting Guide to Help Spur Green Jobs in the State (August 11, 2010)
Environment Department to Hold Meeting on Dry Cimarron River Quality Standards (August 10, 2010)
Environment Secretary Discusses Recent Border Initiatives and Upcoming Goals at Multi-State Meeting in El Paso (August 6, 2010)
Environment Lifts Boil Water Advisory for Tajique System in Torrance County (August 5, 2010)
Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for El Vadito de Los Cerrillos Water Association Water System (July 23, 2010)
Environment Secretary Urges EPA to Review 2008 Report Highlighting Need to Prevent Impacts of Off Road Vehicles on Surface Waters of State Forests (July 21, 2010)
Environment Department Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for Socorro Water System (July 19, 2010)
NMED Seeks Applicants for Recycling and Illegal Dumping Tire Grants (July 19, 2010)
Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Advisory” for Socorro Water System (July 16, 2010)
NMED Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for Kamp Kiwanis in McKinley County (July 14, 2010)
NMED to Hold Event to Mark Beginning of Santa Rosa Infrastructure Project (July 13, 2010)
NMED Issues “Boil Water Alert” for Kamp Kiwanis in McKinley County (July 9, 2010)
Environment Secretary to Discuss Waste Disposal Issues before Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future in Washington D.C.
Environment Department Requests Assistance from EPA in Addressing Effects of Off Road Vehicles on Rivers and Streams of National Forests in New Mexico (June 30, 2010)
Environment Department to Host Meeting on Smoke Management Revisions (June 29, 2010)
Environment Department Seeks Input on Water Quality Regulations (June 29, 2010)
Environment Department Announces ARRA Stimulus Grant Application for Hub and Spoke Projects (June 28, 2010)
NMED Awards $317,000 in Grants to Communities for Illegal Dump Cleanups and Recycling Projects (June 24, 2010)
EPA and NMED to Break Ground on Next Phase of Belen Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project (June 21, 2010)
Environment Secretary Discussed Exemptions that Benefit Oil and Gas Industry at Regulators' Roundtable (June 18, 2010)
NMED Issues Statewide Advisory for Inhalation of Smoke from Forest Fires (June 17, 2010)
NMED Issues Advisory Regarding Tecolote Forest Fire (June 16, 2010)
NMED Issues Advisory Related to South Fork Forest Fire (June 15, 2010)
NMED Reaches $182,000 Settlement with Chevron Mining over Air Quality Violations (June 10, 2010)
Annual Infrastructure Finance Conference Scheduled Oct. 26 through 28 at in Las Cruces (June 8, 2010)
Environment Department Requests Hearing before EIB on Cap and Trade Program
(June 4, 2010)
NMED Hosts Free “Greening Your Business and Recycling Workshop” for Businesses in Red River (June 4, 2010)
Environment Department Reaches $1.75 Million Settlement with Williams Four Corners LLC. over Alleged Air Emission Violations (May 26, 2010)
State Releases Draft Restoration Plan for ASARCO Settlement (May 20, 2010)
Environment Department Awards Nabors Well Services Sites for Keeping Workers Safe (May 20, 2010)
Environment Department Releases Draft Rule for Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program (May 17, 2010)
Environment Department to Use $101,000 Grant to Improve Water Quality in the State (May 12, 2010)
Environment Department Lifts “Boil Water Advisory” for Turquoise Trail Elementary School (May 6, 2010)
Environment Department Issues “Boil Water Alert” for Turquoise Trail Elementary School in Santa Fe County (April 29, 2010)
Environment Department Issues Notice for Public Comment on Draft Hazardous Waste Permit for Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (April 27, 2010)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Advisory for Vallecitos MDWC (April 23, 2010)
NMED Issues Boil Water Order for
Cannon Air Force Base (April 21, 2010)
NMED Issues Boil Water Order for
Tajique MDWCA in Torrance County (April 21, 2010)
NMED Issues Boil Water Order for
Punta de Agua MDWCA in Torrance County (April 21, 2010)
Environment Department Finds Elevated Levels of PCBs in the Rio Grande near Albuquerque during Storm Flows (April 19, 2010)
)Fifth Judicial District Court Grants Injunction to Block Environmental Improvement Board from Conducting Greenhouse Gas Rulemaking (April 13, 2010)
Secretary Curry Issues Order Granting Discharge Permit for Homestake Mining Co. (April 9, 2010)
Environment Department Issues Notice of Violation to Helena Chemical Co. for Failing to Correct Deficiencies in its Groundwater Cleanup Plan (April 8, 2010)
Environment Department Reaches $346,452 Settlement with Navajo Refining Co. over Hazardous Waste Violations (April 5, 2010)
Environment Department Receives Plans to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at DeGroot Dairy near Roswell (March 25, 2010)
Environment Department Seeks Public Comment on Draft Document Outlining Options for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading in New Mexico (March 16, 2010)
Office of State’s Natural Resources Trustee Completes Groundwater and Habitat Restoration Projects near Albuquerque Totaling $881,000 (March 9, 2010)
Environment Department Reaches Settlement with Penalty of $250,000 with Lea Land, Inc. over 21 Solid Waste Violations at Company’s Landfill near Carlsbad (March 4, 2010)
NMED’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau Consultation Program Recognizes Oil and Gas Well Servicing Contractor for Excellence in Efforts to Protect Workers (March 1, 2010)
Environment Department Receives Plan to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at La Jolla Dairy near Portales (February 26, 2010)
Environment Department Completes Program to Reduce Children’s Exposure to School Bus Diesel Exhaust Fumes in Farmington School District (February 12, 2010)
EPA Issues Report Showing Excellent Review of NMED Programs for Air and Hazardous Waste Enforcement Programs (February 10, 2010)
Environment Department Files Motion for Summary Judgment Pursuing Cleanup of Former Circuit Board Manufacturing Site in Albuquerque (February 8, 2010)
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)
2009
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)
2008
Environment Department Offers Free Radon Test Kits to Help Residents and Business Owners Detect Presence of Deadly Gas in Homes
(December 31, 2008)
Environment Secretary Criticizes EPA's Policy Statement on Deseret Power Electric Cooperative Case
(December 18, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Compliance Order with Penalty of $371,400 to Northwest New Mexico Regional Authority for Violations at Red Rocks Landfill
(December 17, 2008) Compliance Order Issued to Authority
Environment Department Files Lawsuit against Marathon Oil Corp. of Texas for Air Quality Violations
(December 12, 2008)
NMED, NMCF Host Listening Sessions on LANL in Albuquerque and Espanola
(November 26, 2008)
Environment Secretary Urges EPA Director to Reverse Course on Regulation of Perchlorate
(November 26, 2008)Environment Secretary's Letter to EPA
Environment Department to Host Meeting on Air Quality in San Juan County
(November 25, 2008)
Environment Department Offers Tips on Safe Cooking for the Holidays
(November 21, 2008)
Environment Secretary Urges State of Texas to Re-evaluate Asarco Smelter Permit in Light of New Federal Standards for Lead
(November 18, 2008) Secretary Curry's Letter to TCEQ
Governor Richardson, Environment Department Assist Ruidoso Communities with $1.53 Million for Water Quality Improvements
(November 17, 2008)
Governor Richardson Issues Proclamation on Recycling in New Mexico
(November 14, 2008) Governor's Proclamation
Environment Department Lifts Boil Water Order for Hyde Park Estates Water System in Santa Fe County
(November 14, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Order for Hyde Park Estates Water System in Santa Fe County
(November 10, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Compliance Order to High Lonesome Dairy in Hobbs
(November 5, 2008)
Environment Department Names Outstanding Employees of the Quarter
(October 31, 2008)
Environment Department Lifts Boil Water Order for Placitas West Water Co-op
(October 31, 2008)
Environment Department Lifts Boil Water Order for Placitas West Water Co-op
(October 31, 2008)
Environment Department Reaches Settlement with City of Rio Rancho Concerning Chamisa Hills Country Club
(October 30, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Order for Placitas West Water Co-op in Sandoval County
(October 27, 2008)
Governor Richardson Appoints Joseph Chavarria to the Water Quality Control Commission
(October 24, 2008)
Rocky Mountain Low-Level Radioactive Waste Board to Meet in Hobbs
(October 23, 2008)
Environment Department to Conduct Free Well Water Testing in Espanola
(October 23, 2008)
NMED, DOE, LANL and NMCF Launch Web site Allowing Access to LANL Documents Online
(October 22, 2008)
NMED, DOE, LANL and NMCF to Hold Press Conference on Launch of Web site Allowing Access to LANL Documents Online
(October 17, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Compliance Order to Rockview Dairy in Hobbs
(October 17, 2008)
Environment Secretary Issues Statement on EPA's New Lead Standard Related to Asarco
(October 16, 2008)
Environment Department to Hold Meeting in Silver City on Hurley Soils Draft Record of Decision
(October 15, 2008)
Agencies, Governments Mark Completion of Construction of Cleanup System for Underground perchloroethylene Plume in Española
(October 14, 2008)
Environment Department Administrative Operations Manager Receives Strategic Partnership Award from EPA
(October 14, 2008)
Environment Department Outreach Manager Recieves Lifetime Achievement Award, Named National Recycler of the Year
(October 14, 2008)
Environment Department to Hold Meetings in Taos and El Rito Concerning Outstanding National Resource Waters Designation for State's Rivers and Streams
(October 8, 2008)
Environment Department, EPA to Hold Event to Mark Completion of Construction of Cleanup System for North Railraod Avenue Plume in Española
(October 8, 2008)
Environment Secretary Opposes Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Proposal to Limit Environmental Impact Statements for In-Situ Uranium Leach Mining in New Mexico
(October 6, 2008) Secretary Curry's Letter to NRC
Environment Department Files Petion with Federal Board for Review of Desert Rock Permit
(October 2, 2008)
Environment Department Files Lawsuit Against El Paso Electric for Air Quality Violations
(September 30, 2008)
Environment Department Receives Plan to Investigate Groundwater Conatmination at Chava Trucking Co. in Albuquerque
(September 29, 2008)
Environment Department Releases Report Documenting Low Levels of Contaminants at Buckman Direct Diversion in Santa Fe
(September 29, 2008)
Governor Richardson Announces Regional Cap-and-Trade Program to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
(September 23, 2008)
Environment Department Announces Listening Sessions in Española and Los Alamos on LANL
(September 23, 2008)
Environment Department to Conduct Free Testing of Domestic Well Water in Las Vegas, N.M., San Miguel County
(September 17, 2008)
Environment Department Announces Draft Record of Decision for Hurley Soils Investigation Unit of Chino Administrative Order on Consent
(September 17, 2008)
Environment Department, Pueblo de San Ildefonso, Los Alamos National Laboratory to Conduct Free Water Testing on the Pueblo
(September 16, 2008)
Santa Fe Railyard Project Included $285,000 from Environment Department's Brownfields Program
(September 16, 2008)
New Mercury Inventory Shows Coal-Fired Power Plants, Mining, Greatest Sources of Mercury Pollution in New Mexico
(September 16, 2008)
Environment Department Renews Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Groundwater Discharge Permit
(September 9, 2008)
Environment Secretary to Visit Intrepid Potash Mines near Carlsbad
(September 9, 2008)
Environment Department Lifts Boil Water Order for Glenrio Visitor Center Water System in Quay County
(September 3, 2008)
State Agencies to Hold Public Meetings on Governor Richardson's Efforts to Designate Outstanding National Resource Waters Across New Mexico
(September 3, 2008)
New Study Shows Drop in Crime Rates at Convenience Stores after New Environment Department OHSB Regulations Instituted
(August 29, 2008)
Environment Department Hosts GREEN EXPO Exhibit at State Fair
(August 29, 2008)
State Urges Residents to Take Precautions before Entering Public Swimming Pools
(August 28, 2008)
Environment Department Lifts Boil Water Order for La Pasada System in San Miguel County
(August 27, 2008)
State, City of Albuquerque Investigating Cryptosporidiosis in Albuquerque, Farmington, Bloomfield Pools
(August 22, 2008)
Environment Department Lifts Boil Water Order for La Cienega System in Santa Fe County
(August 22, 2008)
Environment Department Requires Accelerated Cleanup of Underground Jet Fuel Spill at Kirtland Air Force Base
(August 22, 2008)
District Judge Denies Petition By Camino Real Environmental Concerning Camino Real Landfill in Sunland Park
(August 20, 2008)
Environment Department Fights LANL's Effort to Overturn Storm Water Protections for Rivers and Streams
(August 20, 2008)
Environment Department Launches Unified Web Site for Water and Wastewater Project Funding in New Mexico
(August 19, 2008)
Environment Department to Convene Meetings on State's Surface Water Quality Standards Triennial Review
(August 19, 2008)
Environment Department, Health Department Investigate Salmonella Outbreak in Santa Fe
(August 18, 2008)
Four Corners Air Quality Task Force to Present Implementation Efforts and Agency Priorities at Aug. 20 Meeting
(August 12, 2008)
Governor Richardson Proposes New Rules to Protect Workers from Drug and Alcohol Related Accidents in the Workplace
(August 12, 2008)
Four Corners Air Quality Task Force Reconvenes in Farmington on Aug. 20
(August 8, 2008)
Environment Department Lifts Most Boil Water Advisories for Systems Affected by Flooding in Lincoln County
(August 1, 2008)
Governor and AG Announce Legal Challenge of Desert Rock Permit
(July 31, 2008)
Environment Department Updates Boil Water Advisories for Systems Affected by Flooding in Lincoln County
(July 30, 2008)
EPA to Host Grantwriting Workshops on Brownfields Program in Albuquerque, Gallup
(July 30, 2008)
Environment Secretary Issues Compliance Order and $279,000 to Helena Chemical for Air Quality Violations
(July 30, 2008) Compliance Order
Environment Department Offers Free Water Testing for Residents Affected by Flooding in Lincoln County
(July 30, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Advisories for Systems Affected by Flooding in Lincoln County
(July 29, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Advisory for Ruidoso Water System after Floods Sweep through Area
(July 28, 2008)
Environment Secretary Denies Permit for Socorro Landfill
(July 28, 2008)
Environment Secretary Rejects 10-Year Permit for Camino Real Landfill in Sunland Park
(July 24, 2008)
Environment Department's Office of Nuclear Workers' Advocacy Helped Claimants Obtain $4.9 Million in Past Year
(July 23, 2008)
FDA, CDC Ask Consumers to Refrain from Eating Jalapenos because of Link to Salmonella
(July 21, 2008)
Environment Secretary Refutes Asarco Copper Smelter's Assertions on Air Requirements
(July 18, 2008)
FDA Clears All Tomatoes for Consumption
(July 17, 2008)
Environment Department and EPA to Hold Meeting on Groundwater Cleanup at Former Homestake Uranium Mill site near Grants
(July 14, 2008)
Governor and Attorney General Press EPA to Consider State's Objections to Desert Rock Coal-Fired Power Plant
(July 11, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Compliance Order to Border Environmental Inc. Related to Housing Demolition at White Sands Missile Range
(July 9, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Compliance Order and $51,000 Penalty to Los Alamos Medical Center for Infectious Medical Waste Violations
(July 8, 2008)
Environment Department to Loan Tesuque Water Association $35,000 for Water Metering Improvements
(July 4, 2008)
Environment Department to Hold Listen Sessions Related to LANL
(July 4, 2008)
Environment Department Issues $121,170 Penalty to PNM's San Juan Generating Sation for State Radiation Protection Regulation Violations
(June 25, 2008)
Environment Secretary to Tour Valle Vidal in Northern New Mexico
(June 25, 2008)
Environment Secretary to Convene Environmental Justice Task Force Meeting
(June 25, 2008)
Environment Department's OSHA Announces Alliance with Central New Mexico Community College Workforce Training Center to Help Protect State's Workers
(June 20, 2008)
New Mexico Environment Department Announces Tomato Embargo Related to Salmonella Outbreak
(June 20, 2008)
Environmental Protection Division Director Issues Statement on OSHA Investigation Into Death of City of Las Cruces Worker
(June 16, 2008)
Environment Department Lifts "Boil Water Alert" for El Prado Water & Sanitation District in Taos County
(June 16, 2008)
Environment Department Orders "Boil Water Alert" for El Prado Water & Sanitation District in Taos County
(June 12, 2008)
Environment Secretary to Tour Sites in Rio Arriba County to Review Enforcement of 2005 Septic Tank Regulations
(June 13, 2008)
Environment, Health Departments Issue Recommendations on Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Tomatoes
(June 12, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Compliance Order to Quail Ridge Water and Sewer LLC.
(June 10, 2008)
Environment Secretary Issues Statement on Improper Drum Disposal from LANL at WIPP
(June 2, 2008)
Environment Department Asks Food Establishments to Stop Serving Tomatoes Implicated in Salmonella Outbreak
(June 5, 2008)
NMED Issues Boil Water Order for North Park Mobile Home Park in Eddy County
(June 5, 2008)
Environment Department Receives Plan to Investigate Soil and Groundwater Contamination at Loving Salt Co. in Malaga, N.M.
(June 2, 2008)
Environment Department Loans $500,000 to Americus LLC. for Brownfields Landfill Cleanup in Albuquerque
(May 30, 2008)
NMED, Recycling Coalition Host New Mexico Recycling Conference 2008
(May 30, 2008)
Environment Department Awards $260,000 in Illegal Dumping and Recycling Grants
(May 29, 2008) List of Grants
Environment Department Lifts Boil Water Order for Glorieta East Water System
(May 27, 2008)
Environment Department Lifts Boil Water Order for Pecos Water System
(May 27, 2008)
Environment Secretary Requests Assistance from EPA Administrator in Addressing Deficiencies with Texas' PSD Program
(May 23, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Order for Glorieta East Water System
(May 23, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Order for Pecos Water System
(May 23, 2008)
Environment Secretary Re-elected to Rocky Mountain Low Level Radioactive Waste Board
(May 21, 2008)
Employee Recognition Committee Names Outstanding Employees of the Quarter
(May 19, 2008)
Environment Department Reschedules Public Hearing for City of Grants' Wastewater Treatment Plant Renewal Permit
(May 16, 2008)
Secretary Curry Issues Statement on Western Climate Initiative's Draft Document Regarding Regional Cap-And-Trade Program
(May 15, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Compliance Order with $55,800 Penalty to St. Vincent Regional Hospital for Medical Waste Violations
(May 15, 2008)
Governor Richardson Appoints Marcy Leavitt as Director of Water and Waste Management Division
(May 13, 2008)
Governor Richardson Appoints Karen Gallegos as Director of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Development Division
(May 13, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Administrative Compliance Order with $1.3 Million Penalty to Lea Land Inc. for Solid Waste Violations
(May 5, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Order for Homestead Water Co.
(May 6, 2008)
New American Lung Association Report Reveals New Mexico's Air is Among the Cleanest in the Country
(May 1, 2008)
Environment Department to Hold Listening Sessions in Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos and Other Communities Near Lab to Hear Residents' Concerns about LANL
(April 29, 2008)
Environment Department Holds Community Meeting in Los Alamos
(April 28, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Compliance Order with $985,254 Penalty to Chava Trucking in Albuquerque's South Valley
(April 24, 2008)
Governor Richardson and 11 other Governors Blast Federal Rulemaking on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Cars
(April 24, 2008)
Governor Richardson Honors Earth Day by Seeking Protection for Thoursands of Miles of Rivers and Streams in New Mexico
(April 22, 2008)
Environment Department Reaches $60.8 Million Settlement with DCP Midstream
(April 21, 2008)
Environment Secretary Issues Statement on Presidents Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goal
(April 16, 2008)
Environment Secretary Issues Statment on Inspector General's Report on LANL Cleanup Program
(April 15, 2008)
Environment Department to Hold annual Tribal Summit in Santa Fe
(April 11, 2008)
Environment Secretary Seeks Assistance from EPA regarding issues with TCEQ's permit for Asarco, Inc.
(April 9, 2008)Letter from Secretary Curry to EPA Regional Administrator
Environment Secretary to Visit New Mexico State University, Las Cruces Dairy
(April 9, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Alert for Vallecitos Water System
(April 8, 2008)
Environment Department Reaches Settlement with U.S. Department of Energy regarding WIPP
(April 1, 2008)
Environment Secretary to Tour Regulated Facilities in Hobbs and Carlsbad, WIPP and LES (March 28, 2008)
Environment Department Issues $25,358 Penalty to Owner of Trailer Court in Taos for Water Quality Violations
(March 28, 2008)
Surface Water Quality Bureau Releases Request for Proposals on 319 Grant Program, Announces Meetings
(March 28, 2008)
Environment Deputy Secretary to Attend Hearing in Espanola on DOE Complex Transformation Related to Los Alamos National Laboratory
(March 27, 2008) Environment Secretary Issues Letter on DOE Complex Transformation and Plutonium Pit Production
Environment Secretary to Attend Public Meeting on DOE's Plans for Expanded Plutonium Pit Production at Los Alamos National Laboratory
(March 26, 2008)
Environment Department Receives Plan to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at 12 Daires in Southern Dona Ana County
(March 21, 2008)
Environment Secretary Writes Letter to LANL Director Michael Anastasio Concerning Regional Emergency Exercise
(March 19, 2008)
Environment Secretary Issues Statement on Dine Power Authority and Desert Rock Energy Co. Lawsuit of EPA over Desert Rock Power Plant
(March 19, 2008)
Environment Secretary Signs Onto Petition with El Paso to Seek the Revocation of Asarco's Permit
(March 17, 2008)
Environment Secretary Ron Curry Issues Statement on DOE's Plans for Expanded Plutonium Pit Production at LANL
(March 14, 2008)
Environment Secretary Ron Curry Issues Statement on EPA's New Ozone Standards
(March 13, 2008)
Environment Secretary Names Tom Ruiz as Border and Environmental Justice Liaison
(March 12, 2008)
Governor Richardson Appoints Carlos Romero as Director of Environmental Health Division
(March 11, 2008)
Communications Director Becomes Member of Federal Good Neighbor Environmental Board
(March 7, 2008)
Environment Department Warns Residents of Risks from Dust Storms
(March 6, 2008)
Environment Department Issues Compliance Order with $579,750 to City of Rio Rancho for Violating State Permit Governing Chamisa Hills Golf and Country Club
(February 29, 2008)
Environment Secretary Denies Permit for Proposed Dairy in Truth or Consequences
(February 28, 2008)
State Supreme Court Affirms Environment Secretary's Decision over Sandia Mixed Waste Landfill Permit
(February 26, 2008)
Environment Secretary Approves $15 Millon Loan for City of Hobbs Wastewater System
(February 26, 2008)
NMED Pollution Prevention Program to Hold Workshop for Business Owners
(February 20, 2008)
Environment Secretary Urges Albuquerque Mayor to Support Clean Water Restoration Act
(February 14, 2008)Secretary Curry's Letter to Mayor Chavez
Governor Richardson Petitions Texas Governor Rick Perry to Deny Asarco Inc. Permit
(February 12, 2008)Governor Richardson's Letter to Governor Perry
NMED Issues Notice with Proposed Penalty of $270,600 to Helena Chemical
(February 11, 2008)
Federal Appeals Court Sides with States on EPA's Lax Mercury Emissions Regulations
(February 8, 2008)
Environment Department Reaches Settlement with DOE and WTS on WIPP Enforcement
(February 7, 2008)
Environment Department Rules White Rainfall in Grant County Not Harmful to Residents
(February 5, 2008)
Governor Richardson and 13 other Governors Issue Letter to EPA Administration on Dissatisfaction over Dismissal of Clean Cars Program
(January 24, 2008)
Associated Board of Certifications names New Mexico Environment Department’s Operator Certification “Program of the Year”
(January 18, 2008)
NMED Takes Action Against City of Rio Rancho for Chamisa Hills Permit Violations
(January 17, 2008) Notice of Violation Issued to Rio Rancho
Environment Department Seeks Contractor for Watershed Forum
(January 16, 2008)
Environment Department Offers Solid Waste Operator Certification Classes
(January 16, 2008)
Environment Department Awards $150,000 to Acoma Pueblo for Tire Recycling Project
(January 16, 2008)
Environment Department Awards $25,000 Loan to Water Association near Alamogordo
(January 9, 2008)
Environment Department to Hold Informational Meetings on Idle Limitation Rule for Heavy-Duty Commercial Diesel Trucks
(January 3, 2008)
New Mexico Joins 14 States in Lawsuit Against EPA's Rejection of Clean Cars Program
(January 2, 2008)
2007
Environment Department Launches Web site on Clandestine Drug Lab Regulations
(December 31, 2007)
NMED Offers Residents Free Test Kits to Detect Deadly Indoor Radon Gas
(December 28, 2007)
NMED Issues Compliance Order to Urgent Care Facility ultimed for X-ray Violations
(December 20, 2007)
Appeals Court Drops Citizen Action's Appeal of Secretary's Decision on Sandia Landfill
(December 19, 2007)
Governor Richardson Issues Statement on EPA's Denial of Waiver for Clean Car Program
(December 19, 2007)
Judge Dismisses Pro-Industry Lobby Lawsuit Intended to Block Clean Car Program
(December 17, 2007)
Secretary Curry Denies Special Waste Permit for Wagon Mound Landfill
(December 17, 2007)
Governor Issues Statement on Federal Court Ruling in Favor of California Clean Cars
(December 14, 2007)
NMED Secretary Testifies before U.S. Senate Committee on Clean Water Restoration Act
(December 12, 2007)
NMED Aids Businesses Reduce Environmental Impacts and Save Money
(December 7, 2007)
Secretary Curry Selects Milton Bluehouse as Environmental Justice and Tribal Liaison
(December 6, 2007)
Governor Richardson Appoints Jon Goldstein as Deputy Secretary of the Environment
(December 5, 2007)
Environment Department to Hold Meeting in Taos on Shady Brook Discharge Permit
(November 30, 2007)
Environment Department to Hold Hearing on Permit Renwal for Camino Real Landfill
(November 29, 2007)
Environmental Improvement Board Approves Clean Car Program for New Mexico
(November 28, 2007)
Environment Department Issues Enforcement Actions with $996,200 Fines to WIPP
(November 26, 2007)
Governor Richardson Names Cindy Padilla Secretary of Aging
(November 23, 2007)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Advisory for Water System in Jemez Springs
(November 16, 2007)
Environment Secretary Approves Solid Waste Permit for Southwest Landfill
(November 16, 2007)
District Judge Upholds Environment Secretary's Order for G & S Water Works
(November 16, 2007)
Environment Department Issues Notice of Violation to Helena Chemical Co.
(November 14, 2007)
New Mexico Joins California Lawsuit against U.S. EPA regarding Tailpipe Emissions
(November 8, 2007)
Secretary Curry Testifies Before U.S. House Committee on Government Oversight and Reform
(November 7, 2007)
Secretary Curry's Testimony for U.S. House Committee on Government Oversight and Reform
(November 7, 2007)
Environment Department Offers Free Water Testing in Hobbs
(October 29, 2007)
NMED Issues Boil Water Advisory for Rolling Springs System in Otero County
(October 26, 2007)
Environment Department Hosts Community Meeting in Carlsbad
(October 24, 2007)
Secretary Curry To Speak About “Environmental Tokenism”At Bankers' Conference
(October 24, 2007)
Governor Richardson's Tough New Regulations For Clandestine Drug Laboratory Cleanup Approved By Environmental Improvement Board
(October 23, 2007)
City of Las Vegas Receives $8,600 Radiation Detection Monitoring Device
(October 19, 2007)
Governor Richardson Directs Secretary Curry To Testify To Congressional Committee
(October 12, 2007)
Secretary Curry Issues Statement on Environmental Protections Related To Renewed Uranium Mining In New Mexico
(October 12, 2007)
Secretary Curry Issues Statement on Environment New Mexico Report
(October 11, 2007)
Governor Richardson Announces Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Regs
(October 10, 2007)
Environment Department Hosts Community Meeting in Farmington
(October 4, 2007)
Environment Department Holds Public Meeting On Camino Real Landfill
(October 2, 2007)
Environment Department Issues Comments Opposing Asarco Inc. in El Paso
(October 2, 2007)
Governor Richardson Opposes Renewal of Asarco Inc. Copper Smelter Permit
(October 1, 2007)
Environment Department, Mayors of El Paso, Sunland Park, Juarez Hold Press Conference Opposing Renewal of Asarco Inc. Permit
(October 1, 2007)
Environment Department Denies Permit for Espanola Transit Mix
(September 28, 2007)
Environment Department Issues Enforcement Action for Pecos Sewage Spill
(September 27, 2007)
Recycling Program at State Building Doubles Recyclables Diverted from Landfills
(September 19, 2007)
Environment Will Host Community Meeting in Las Vegas, N.M.
(September 19, 2007)
Meeting Concerning Western Climate Initiative will be Held Thursday in Santa Fe
(September 18, 2007)
Environment Department Asks Consumers to Remove Recalled Foods From Homes
(September 17, 2007)
Annual Meeting of the Border 2012 New Mexico-Chihuahua Rural Task Force to be Held Sept. 20 in Palomas, Chihuahua
(September 14, 2007)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Order for Val Verde HOA System in Colfax County
(September 11, 2007)
Environment Department Seeks Public Comment on Draft Hazardous Waste Permit for Los Alamos National Laboratory
(August 27, 2007)
Environment Department Issues Proposed Penalty of $257,168 to Savoy Travel Center near Deming
(August 24, 2007)
NMED Issues Boil Water Order for Intrepid Potash Systems in Lea County
(August 24, 2007)
Environment Department Seeks Public Comment on Draft
Hazardous Waste Permit for Sandia National Laboratories (August 20, 2007)
EPA Begins Cleanup of Contaminated Soil at Residential Properties in Anapra, N.M.
(August 16, 2007)
Environment Department
Begins Water Line Replacement to Remove Petroleum Contamination in Peñasco
(August 13, 2007)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Alert for Plaza de Retiro System in Taos
(August 8, 2007)
Environment Department Lifts Boil Water Advisory for Pie Town MDWCA
(August 2, 2007)
Update August 2, 2007
Advisory -
Botulism Outbreak and Chili Products Recall
Public health and food regulatory officials nationwide are investigating an
outbreak of
botulism associated with canned products manufactured by Castleberrys Food
Company.
English [PDF] | Espanol [PDF]
State Urges People
to Discard Products Connected to Botulism Outbreak Department of Health
Investigates Possible Botulism Case in NM
(July 31, 2007)
Environment
Department Advises Boil Water Alert for Breathe Inn Motel
(July 31, 2007)
NMED Issues Boil
Water Order for Pie Town MDWCA in Catron County
(July 30, 2007)
Environment Department Issues Final Order to San Juan Refining Co. and Giant
Industries
(July 30, 2007)
Environment Department
Downgrades Sun & Country Convenience Store in Roswell
(July 27, 2007)
Four
Corners Air Quality Task Force to Hold Final Working Meeting August 8 in Durango
(July 26, 2007)
Environment
Department Supports National Recall of Food Products and Dog Food Tied to
Botulism
(July 24, 2007)
Environment Department’s OSHA
Recognizes Aztec Well Servicing for Excellence in Programs that Protect Workers
(July 24, 2007)
Governor Richardson’s Environment Secretary to Testify before Congress in
favor of Clean Water Restoration
(July 16, 2007)
Secretary
Curry's Testimony before a U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee on HR 2421
(July 16, 2007)
Environment Department Issues Boil Water Alert for Coyote Creek
(July 13, 2007)
Environment Department Offers Free Water Testing For Residents in Peña Blanca in Sandoval County
(July 12, 2007)
Environment Department Hosts Community Meeting in Gallup
(July 3, 2007)
Environment
Department Completes $4.4 Million Cleanup of Hobbs City Wells
(June 29, 2007)
Environment
Department Awards Nearly $250,000 in Grants to Assist in Illegal Dumping
Abatement and Recycling Initiatives
(June 28, 2007)
Notice of Change of Hearing for Southwest Landfill in Albuquerque
(June 22, 2007)
Environment Department will Hold Meeting in Sunland Park on June 28
(June 22, 2007)
South Valley Commercial Waste Hauler Cleans Up Illegal Dump after Enforcement
by NMED
(June 19, 2007)
Environment Department to Hold Open Houses in Santa Fe and Las Cruces about Proposed Clean Car Regulation
(June 18, 2007)
NMED to Hold Meeting in Questa on Transfer of Lead Authority of Molycorp Cleanup Site
(June 18, 2007)
Environment Department Reaches $251,870 Settlement with LANL on Chromium Contamination Issue
(June 15, 2007)
Environment Secretary Elected
Chairman of the Rocky Mountain Low Level Radioactive Waste Board
(June 14, 2007)
Environment Department Issues Penalties to Albuquerque Construction Companies for Failing to Protect Workers
(June
12, 2007)
Environment Department Hosts
Community Meeting in Santa Rosa
(June
6, 2007)
Environment Department Supports Recall of Ground Beef
(June 6, 2007)
Public Comment Period Begins Today for TMDLS for Rio Puerco and San Jose Watersheds near Cuba and Grants
(June 5, 2007)
Environment Secretary Testifies before U.S. EPA in Favor of Clean Cars
(May 25, 2007)
Public Meeting Scheduled Tuesday Concerning $3 Million Cleanup of Petroleum Contamination in Peñasco
(May 25, 2007)
NMED Reaches Settlement with Safety-Kleen that will Lead Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Espanola
(May 25, 2007)
NMED Receives Plan to Investigate Groundwater Contamination in Farmington
(May 24, 2007)
Governor Announces $2.3 Million for River Ecosystem Restoration
(May 23, 2007)
Environment Department Asks Residents to Recycle Rechargeable Batteries
(May 23, 2007)
Environment Secretary Approves Air Quality Construction Permit for Clovis Ethanol
(May 22, 2007)
Final Order for Clovis Ethanol
(May 22, 2007)
Environment Secretary Denies Air Permit for Estancia Biomass Plant
(May 22, 2007)
Estancia Biomass Plant Final Order
(May 22, 2007)
Environment Department Begins $3 Million Petroleum Cleanup in Penasco
(May 22, 2007)
Environment Department Releases Report on Radiological Contamination in Rio Grande
(May 18, 2007)
Environment Department Hosts
Community Meeting in Hobbs on May 24
(May 21, 2007)
Environment Department Postpones
Stepping Stone Dairy Hearing in Portales
(May 11, 2007)
Environment Department Holds
Community Meeting in Moriarty
(May 7, 2007)
Secretary Curry Opposes Renewal of
Asarco Air Permit in El Paso, Texas
(May 4, 2007)
Governor Richardson Praises
Report that lists New Mexico's Clean Cities
(May 3, 2007)
Environment Department Holds
Community Meeting in Silver City
(May 3, 2007)
Four Corners Air Quality Task
Meeting Force to Be Held in Farmington (May 2, 2007)
Environment Department Implements New
Remediation System for Espanola Superfund Site
(May 1, 2007)
Environment Department Issues
Notice of Violation to Chamisa Hills Country Club
(May 1, 2007)
Environment Department Reinstates Food
Service Permit for Fuzhou Restaurant in Clovis
(April 20, 2007)
U.S.-Mexico Border 2012 Program Offers
Scrap Tire Recycling Workshop in Deming and Palomas Chihuahua
(April 19, 2007)
Environment Department Suspends Food
Service Permit for Fuzhou Restaurant in Clovis
(April 17, 2007)
Environment Department Issues for Public
Comment Draft Hazardous Waste Permit for Kirtland
(April 16, 2007)
Environment Department Develops
Permit to Protect Wildlife at Chamisa Hills
(April 13, 2007)
Environment Department Reminds Residents
of Outdoor Burning Ban
(April 12, 2007)
Environment Department
Continues Air Quality Permit Hearing for Estancia Biomass
(April 10, 2007)
Environment Department Issues Boil
Water Alert for Vallecitos MDWCA
(April 9, 2007)
Environmental Improvement Board
Adopts NMED's Mercury Regulations
(April 9, 2007)
Environment Department
Receives Plan to Investigate Groundwater Monitoring at 13 Dairies
(April 5, 2007)
Environment Department
Outlines Necessary Improvements for LANL Groundwater Monitoring
(April 4, 2007)
Environment Department Approves
Emergency Refuse and Asbestos Plan for Clovis and Curry County after Tornado
(April 3, 2007)
Supreme Court Upholds NMED
OSHA's Regulations to Protect Convenience Store Workers
(April 2, 2007)
Environment Department Approves
Emergency Refuse Plan for Tornado Affected Logan
(March 29, 2007)
NMED OSHA and ASA-NM Sign
Agreement to Create Safer Working Conditions for Subcontractors (March 28, 2007)
NMED OSHA and ASA-NM to Sign
Agreement to Create Safer Working Conditions for Subcontractors (March 26, 2007)
Environment Department
Schedules Community Meeting for April 11 in Socorro
(March 26, 2007)
NMED, EPA and Mexican Officials Schedule
Tour to discuss Water Issues in Luna County and Chihuahua, Mexico
(March 20, 2007)
Environment Department Schedules Hearing for
Air Permit on Proposed Gravel Co. in Mora
(March 16, 2007)
Environment Secretary to Speak before U.S. House
Subcommittee on Climate Change Issues
(March 13, 2007)
Environment Department Opens
Comment Period for Draft Integrated Clean Water Act
(March 6, 2007)
Environment Department Reaches
$144,835 Settlement with Kirtland over Waste Violations
(March 2, 2007)
Environment Department to Hold
Meeting Concerning Rio Grande Watershed
(March 1, 2007)
NMED Agrees to
$124,297 Settlement with NASA over Violations at White Sands Test Facility
(March 1, 2007)
Environment Department Negotiates
Settlement with LANL over Ash Pile Site Violations
(February 27, 2007)
Environment Department Honors Top
Employee of the Year
(February 23, 2007)
Environment Department Receives Plan
to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at Truck Stop in Raton
(February 22, 2007)
Environment Department
Supports Federal Recall of Certain Brands of Peanut Butter
(February 15, 2007)
Environment Department Fines Guzman
Construction for Illegally Dumping Construction Waste
(February 14, 2007)
Environment Department Offers
Classes for Certification in Solid Waste
(February 12, 2007)
Four Corners Air
Quality Task Force Meets in Durango, Colorado
(February 7, 2007)
Secretary Curry Will Announce Upcoming Goals for NMED during
Environment Day at the Legislature on Monday
(January 19, 2007)
Environment Department Issues Penalty of $50,000 to Septage Hauler
in Alcalde
(January 19, 2007)
Environment Department
Issues Boil Water Alert for Elida in Roosevelt County
(January 10, 2007)
Environment Department
Fines LANL For Failing To Investigate Contamination At MDA C
(January 8, 2007)
Environment Department Launches
Citizen Feedback Tracking System
(January 8, 2007)
Environment Department Urges
Residents to Test Homes for Deadly Radon Gas
(January 3, 2007)
2006
NMED Schedules Hearing For
Groundwater Discharge Permit For Proposed Mobile Home Park In Taos
(December 28, 2006)
Governor Richardson Signs Executive Order Addressing Global Warming in New
Mexico
(December 28, 2006)
Environment Department
Seeks Stipulated Penalties From LANL For Inadequate Work At MDA C
(December 21, 2006)
New Mexico Joins 12 States In
Lawsuit Against EPA's New Soot Standards
(December 15, 2006)
Environment Department
Schedules Hearing On Conagra Permit For Jan. 11
(December 15, 2006)
Postponed:
Public Hearing for C and E Concrete
(December 12, 2006)
NMED Secretary Ron Curry Approves
$7 Million Loan For Espanola
(December 11, 2006)
Environment Department
Fines Consultant For Misplacing Low Level Radioactive Sources
(December 7, 2006)
Environment Department
To Hold Meeting Concerning Cleanup Of Old Dump At LANL
(December 5, 2006)
Governor Richardson To Review Ideas For Reducing
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(December 1, 2006)
Environment Department
to Hold Meeting On Proposed Changes To Water Quality Standards
(November 30, 2006)
Environment Department
to Hold Informal Meeting in Clovis Concerning Conagra
(November 30, 2006)
Environment Department
Honors Top Employees
(November 22, 2006)
Environment Department
To Hold Public Hearing for C and E Concrete
(November 15, 2006)
Environment Department: New Mexico
Must Do More To Increase Recycling Efforts
(November 14, 2006)
Environment Department
Hosts Seminar To Develop Emergency Preparedness Plan
(November 13, 2006)
Environment Department
Secretary Approves First Groundwater Cleanup Plan at LANL
(November 8, 2006)
Environment Department
Begins Statewide Tour to Monitor Air Quality
(November 3, 2006)
Environment Department
Reinstates Food Service Permit for Little House Restaurant in Santa Fe
(November 3, 2006)
Environment Department Secretary Ron
Curry Approves $20 Million Dollar Loan for City of Hobbs
(November 3, 2006)
Environment Department Secretary Ron
Curry to Approve Multimillion Dollar Loan Agreement for City of Hobbs
(November 1, 2006)
Environment Department
Issues Notice of Violation to DOE and LANS for Waste Management Violations
(October 27, 2006)
New Mexico Climate Change Advisory Group
Will Meet For Final Time Oct. 30 and Oct. 31
(October 27, 2006)
NMED Issues Compliance Order and
$36,000 Penalty to Helena Chemical Co.
(October 27, 2006)
NMED Signs Loan
Agreement for $342,560 with Town of Silver City for Asbestos Clean Up
(October 23, 2006)
NMED Suspends Food Service
Permit for Little House Restaurant in Santa Fe
(October 20, 2006)
NMED Offers Free Well
Water Testing for Residents in Chaves County
(October 19, 2006)
NMED Fines LANL
$30,000 for Ash Pile Clean Up Violation
(October 17, 2006)
Gov. Richardson and
NMED Secretary Ron Curry Approve Changes to WIPP Permit
(October 16, 2006)
NMED Reaches
Settlement with Richard's Residential Septic Co.
(October 6, 2006)
Public Meeting on
Groundwater Discharge Permit for Proposed L.E.S. Uranium Enrichment Facility to
be Held Oct. 5
(October 2, 2006)
NMED
Issues Compliance to El Paso Electric for Air Quality Violations at Rio Grande
Station
(September 28, 2006)
NMED
Extends Comment Period for Groundwater Discharge Permit for Del Oro Dairy
(September 26, 2006)
NMED Lifts
Boil Water Alert for Anton Chico Water Association in San Miguel County
(September 21, 2006)
NMED
Issues Compliance Order and $76,800 Penalty to San Geronimo Land Grant
(September 21, 2006)
NMED Lifts
Boil Water Alert for Bluewater Water and Sanitation District in Cibola County
(September 21, 2006)
NMED Proposes $795,000 Penalty
for Chromium Contamination at LANL
(September 15, 2006)
NMED Requires Trucking Company that works for
Phelps Dodge to Clean Up Groundwater Contamination from Acid Spill near Silver
City
(September 12, 2006)
NMED Issues Boil Water Alert for Bluewater Water and Sanitation District in Cibola County
(September 12, 2006)
Environment Department Works With
Albuquerque Bernalillo Water Authority to Test Soil in Martineztown after Floods
(September 12, 2006)
LES Waste Program to be Reviewed at Santa Fe
Meeting
(September 12, 2006)
Environment Department Honors Top
Employees
(September 1, 2006)
Environment Department Issues
“Boil Water Advisory” for Agua Pura Water Association
(August 30, 2006)
NMED Will Hold Fruit Avenue Plume Superfund
Site Meeting Thursday in Albuquerque
(August 30, 2006)
Environment Department lifts “Boil
Water Advisory” for Otis Water Association
(August 25, 2006)
Radioactive Gauge used to Test Materials
used in Highway Projects Stolen
(August 23, 2006)
Sohio
Western Mining Company Proposes Ground Water Investigations at a Former Mine
near Laguna Pueblo
(August 15, 2006)
Environment Department Provides
Funding for Watershed Protection
(August 14, 2006)
Environment
Department Issues “Boil Water Order” for Otis Water Cooperative
(August 11, 2006)
Emergency Well Disinfection Guidelines for Cibola County Flood Areas
(August 10, 2006)
New Inventory Data Shows
State of New Mexico Reduced its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Steadily Under Governor
Richardson
(August 7, 2006)
Environment
Department to offer free testing of water from private wells, August 9th, to
residents of Valencia County
(August 4, 2006)
Environment
Department offers free
testing of water from private wells, August 12th, to residents of the Dona Ana
County
(August 4. 2006)
NMED Offers Free Water Testing in Cuba,
NM on Aug. 5
(August 2, 2006)
Environment
Department Issues Notice of Violation to Duke Energy Field Services for
Numerous Air Quality Violations
(July 25, 2006)
Environment
Department Issues Notice of Violation to Los Alamos National Laboratory for
Violating Cleanup Order
(July 13, 2006)
Environment Department
Issues Compliance Order and $44,500 Civil Penalty to Alta Vista Regional
Hospital
(July 12, 2006)
Departments
of Environment, Game and Fish, and City of Rio Rancho to Hold Public Meeting on
Rehabilitation of Chamisa Hills Lagoons
(July 12, 2006)
Environment Department
to Offer Free Domestic Well Water Testing in Alcalde
(July 10, 2006)
Secretary
Curry Statement on Discovery of 1,4-Dioxane at Los Alamos National Laboratory
(July 7, 2006)
Environment
Department Lifts "Boil Water Order" for Boles Acres Water System
(July 6, 2006)
Environment
Department Finds Multiple Air Quality Violations in Dona Ana and Otero Counties
(June 30, 2006)
Environment Department
to Conduct Pollution Prevention Workshop for Mexican Maquiladoras
(June 29, 2006)
Environment
Department Seeks Public Comment on San Juan Refining Company and Giant
Industries Arizona, Inc., Draft Order
(June 21, 2006)
Environment
Department Plans to Defend Settlement Agreement to Protect La Luz Air Quality
Against Mesa Verde Lawsuit
(June 21, 2006)
Environment,
Health Departments Advise Taking Precautions In Areas Affected By Smoke
Smoke Fact Sheet(June 20, 2006)
Environment Department
Issues Compliance Order and $70,400 Civil Penalty to the North Central Solid
Waste Authority
(June 19, 2006)
Environment
Department and Santa Fe County to Provide Free Well Water Testing in the Old Las
Vegas Highway Area
(June 14, 2006)
Environment Department
Reports on Curbside Recycling; Co-Sponsors Conference to Address Statewide Waste
and Recycling
(June 9, 2006)
Environment
Department Issues Boil Water Order for Boles Acres Water System
(June 9, 2006)
Environment
Department to Hold Public Meeting on La Luz Mesa Verde Gravel Operations
(June 9, 2006)
Environment
Department Secretary Ron Curry to Deliver Opening Remarks at Chicago Climate
Exchange Annual Meeting
(June 8, 2006)
Environment
Department Lifts "Boil Water Advisory" for Eldorado Water and
Sanitation District
(June 8, 2006)
Environment
Department Assists Otero County with Emergency Response for Boles Acres Water
System
(June 8, 2006)
Environment
Department Issues "Boil Water Advisory" for Eldorado Water and
Sanitation District
(June 7, 2006)
Environment
Department Issues Drinking Water Advisory for Boles Acres Water System
(June 5, 2006)
Environment
Department to Provide Free Well Water Testing in Colfax County(June 1, 2006)
Camino Real Landfill Plans
Increased Leachate Monitoring, Still Not Accepting Phelps Dodge Waste
(May 26, 2006)
Secretary Curry to
Sign $500,000 Loan for Additional Water Rights for Ranchos de Taos
(May 23, 2006)
Environment
Department Requests Information from Phelps Dodge and Camino Real Landfill on
Improper Disposal of Hazardous Wastes
(May 19, 2006)
Environment
Department to Provide Free Well Water Testing in San Juan County
(May 19, 2006)
Environment
Department to Approve $9.5 Million Loan for Improved Wastewater Facility in
Clovis
(May 17,2006)
New Fish Consumption
Advisory Announced for Brantley Reservoir
(May 17, 2006)
Environment Department
Proposes Total Maximum Daily Loads for the Jemez Watershed in the Valles Caldera
National Preserve
(May 15, 2006)
Environment Department
Approves LANL Work Plan to Investigate Chromium Contaminated Groundwater
(May 12, 2006)
Environment
Department Requires Information from Phelps Dodge on Potential Hazardous Waste
Violations
(May 9, 2006)
Agreement
Reached on Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Permit; Hearing Scheduled for May 31
(May 9, 2006)
Environment
Department to Offer Free Well Water Testing in Tijeras
(May 5, 2006)
USGS To Hold
Public Meeting on Molycorp Groundwater Quality Study Results
(May 5, 2006)
Environment
Department Offers Free Radon Certification Training
(May 4, 2006)
Environment Department
Secretary Ron Curry to Participate in Important Rocky Mountain Low-Level Waste
Compact Decision in Colorado
(May 4, 2006)
Environment
Department Lifts "Boil Water Advisory" for Westwinds Mobile Home Park
Water System
(May 4, 2006)
Environment
Department Agrees to $29,712 Settlement for San Juan County Company Air Quality
Violations
(May 2, 2006)
Environment
Department Suspects Unauthorized Dumping in the Rio Ruidoso; Water Quality
Investigation Continues, No Water-Borne Illness Detected
(April 27, 2006)
Four Corners
Air Quality Task Force to Meet Again in Farmington
En Español
(April 27, 2006)
Environment
Department to Offer Free Well Water Testing at Nambé Pueblo
(April 26, 2006)
New Mexico Climate Change
Advisory Group to Hold Fourth Meeting in Farmington
(April 24, 2006)
Environment Department
to Offer Free Well Water Testing in Reserve
(April 20, 2006)
Environment
Department Orders "Boil Water Advisory" for Westwinds Mobile Home
Park, Near Carlsbad
(April 20, 2006)
Environment
Department Conducts Unannounced Inspection at Wagon Mound Landfill; Discovers
Unauthorized Medical Waste
(April 18, 2006)
Environment Department
to Provide Free Domestic Water Well Testing Eldorado
(April 14, 2006)
Environment
Department Receives Plan to Investigate Ground Water Contamination at J & M
Dairy in Artesia
(April 5, 2006)
Environment
Department Issues Final Version of Proposed Solid Waste Regulation Revisions
with Historic Environmental Justice Provisions
(April 5, 2006)
State Agencies
Convene Environmental Justice Task Force; Take First Steps Toward Process to
Address EJ Concerns
(March 31, 2006)
Cindy
Padilla Named Environment Department's Acting Deputy Secretary
(March 30, 2006)
State Environmental
Justice Task Force to Hold First Meeting March 30
(March 28, 2006)
Environment Department
Alerts Dona Ana County Residents About Risks Associated with Dust Storms
(March 22, 2006)
Deputy
Cabinet Secretary Derrith Watchman-Moore Leaves Environment Department
(March 21, 2006)
Waste
Isolation Pilot Plant Permit Hearing Rescheduled and Public Comment Period
Extended
(March 17, 2006)
Secretary Ron Curry
Emphasizes Colonias Infrastructure Issues on EPA Good Neighbor Environmental
Board
(March 17, 2006)
Environment Department
Issues $45,000 Penalty for Illegal Septage Dumping Near Abiquiu
(Mach 17, 2006)
Environment
Department Approves Work Plan to Clean Up Hurley Soils
(March 15, 2006)
Environment
Department Lifts "Boil Water Order" for Vista De Manana Water System
in Bernalillo County
(March 8, 2006)
Environment Department
Proposes Total Maximum Daily Loads and Removal of Several Impairments in the Rio
Puerco Watershed
(March 7, 2006)
Environment
Department and Santa Fe County Work Together to Provide Free Domestic Water Well
Testing in Agua Fria
(March 6, 2004)
Environment
Department Advises "Boil Water Order" for Vista De Manana Water System
in Bernalillo County
(March 4, 2006)
Environment
Department Settles Numerous Violations at Sandia National Laboratories with
$619,980 Settlement
(March 3, 2006)
Environment
Department Settles Hazardous Waste Act Violations with City of Santa Fe
(March 3, 2006)
Environment
Department and Federal Agencies to Host Open House on Ground Water Quality
Findings for Homestake Mining Co. Superfund Site
(February 24, 2006)
Secretary
Ron Curry Appointed to EPA's Good Neighbor Environmental Board to Address
Environmental and Quality-of-Life Issues Along the U.S.-Mexico Border
(February 22, 2006)
Environment
Department to Host Public Meeting on Plan to Investigate Groundwater
Contamination at Helena Chemical Co. in Mesquite
(February 17, 2006)
Environment Department to
Provide Funding to Train Water System Operators in Rural Communities
(February 17, 2006)
Secretary Ron Curry
Discusses Environmental Issues With Incoming Los Alamos Laboratory Managers
(February 16, 2006)
Environment Department
Issues Drinking Water Advisory for Nitrate Levels at SKP RV Park
(February 13, 2006)
Environment Department
Offers Free Water Well Testing For Homeowners Between Mesquite and Anthony in
Dona Ana County
(February 13, 2006)
Departments
of Environment and Health Investigate San Patricio Water
(February 9, 2006)
Environment
Department Receives Plan to Investigate Groundwater Contamination at Former
Price's Valley Gold, North Dairy in Bernalillo
(February 8, 2006)
Valencia County Matanza a
Successful and Safe Tradition
(February 6, 2006)
Fish
Consumption Advisories Announced
(February 2, 2006)
State Court of
Appeals Considers Precedent-Setting Case For Clean Groundwater
(January 27, 2006)
Environment
Department Strives to Reduce Food-Borne Illnesses
(January 27, 2006)
Governor Richardson Announces
Changes to Environmental Improvement Board Membership
(January 26, 2006)
Four Corners Air
Quality Task Force Set to Begin Work in Durango
(January 26, 2006)
Environment
Department's Occupational Health and Safety Bureau Investigates Construction
Worker Fatality in Albuquerque
(January 17, 2006)
Secretary
Ron Curry Seeks Meeting with New Los Alamos Laboratory Management on Legacy
Environmental Issues
(January 12, 2006)
Environment Department to
Host Environmental Community Forums
(January 10, 2006)
New Report
Outlines Adverse Impacts of Climate Change on New Mexico
(January 9, 2006)
Secretary Ron Curry
Announces $500,000 for City of Elephant Butte Regional Wastewater Facility
(January 4, 2006)
2005
Environment Department to Require
Accelerated Investigation of Groundwater Pollution at LANL
(December 29, 2005)
Environment
Department Secretary Ron Curry Issues Statement on High Chromium Levels Detected
in Los Alamos Regional Aquifer
(December 23, 2006)
Environment
Department Offers Free Home Tests for Indoor Radon, the Second Leading Cause of
Lung Cancer in the United States
(December 22, 2006)
Environment
Department is Committed to Helping Public Drinking Water Systems Meet New
Federal Arsenic Standards
(December 21, 2005)
Environment
Department Approves Plan to Investigate Ground Water Contamination at Pipeline
Spill Near Artesia
(December 15, 2005)
Departments of
Game and Fish, Environment, and Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources to
Argue Case for Protecting Valle Vidal’s Waters Against Potential Development
(December 12, 2005)
Environment Department's
Occupational Health and Safety Bureau Celebrates 30 Years
(December 12, 2005)
Environment
Department and Los Alamos County Finalize $15 Million Agreement For Wastewater
System Improvements
(December 12, 2005)
Environment
Department Announces 2006 Class Schedule For Solid Waste Facility Operator
Certification Training
(December 9, 2005)
Environment Department to Work
with Clovis Businesses on Pollution Prevention to Improve their Bottom Line
(December 6, 2005)
Environment Department to
Review Otero Mesa Gas Well Flaring Proposal
(December 6, 2005)
Environment
Department Offers Additional Free Water Well Testing For Homeowners Near the
Homestake Mill Site
(December 2, 2005)
Environment Department
Issues Historic Cleanup Permit for U.S. Army's Fort Wingate Near Gallup, Plan
Includes Extensive Work With Tribes
(December 1, 2005)
Environment Department
Issues Draft Permit Modification for DOE's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, Seeks
Public Comment
(November 23, 2005)
Environment
Department Offers Free "Holidays @ Home" Safe Food Handling Classes
(November 17, 2005)
Environment Department
Requested to Assist New York State with Tribal Issues
(November 16, 2005)
Environment Department
Proposes Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) For Red River Watershed
(November 16, 2005)
Environment Department
Investigating Theft of Radioactive Material
(November 15, 2005)
Septic
Tank Pollution Discovered in Lincoln County
(November 15, 2005)
Environment
Department Makes Public Drinking Water System Test Results Available Online
(November 14, 2005)
Environment
Department to Hold Meeting on Middle Rio Grande Microbial Source Tracking
Assessment Final Report: Birds, Dogs, and People are Top Contributors of Fecal
Coliform
(November 9, 2005)
Free Water Testing for
Corrales Well Users
(November 7, 2005)
Environment
Department, Dona Ana County to Host Colonias Environmental Issues Summit
(November 4, 2005)
Environment Department
Distributes Emergency Response Test Kits to New Mexico Drinking Water Systems
(October 31, 2005)
Four Corners Air
Quality Task Force Announces Initial Public Meeting
(October 25, 2005)
Environment
Department to Work with Santa Fe Businesses on Pollution Prevention to Improve
Bottom Line
(October 21, 2005)
Environment
Department to Hold Hearing on Helena Chemical Co. Proposed Air Quality Permit
(October 19, 2005)
Environment Department,
Molycorp and Questa Mayor Supply the First of More than 100 Energy-Efficient,
EPA-Approved Wood Burning Stoves to Questa Residents
(October 17,2005)
Environment
Department to Join in Public Discussion of Uranium Levels at the Homestake Mill
and Tailings Site in Grants
(October 17, 2005)
Environment Department,
Molycorp to Supply 110 Energy Efficient Wood Stoves to Qualified Questa
Villagers
(October 14, 2005)
UNM Scientist to
Discuss Climate Change Impacts to New Mexico
(October 14,2005)
Environment
Department to Honor "Green" Businesses at Awards Ceremony on Thursday,
October 13
(October 11, 2005)
Environment
Department Supports the Department of Energy's Office of the Inspector General
Findings on Los Alamos Groundwater Well Problems
(October 7, 2005)
Environment Department
Fines City of Santa Fe $70,000 for Illegally Dumping Hazardous Waste at Caja del
Rio Landfill
(October 5, 2005)
Environment Department Signs $1.8
Million Deal to Improve LANL Oversight(September 30,
2005)
Environment Department Issues
a "Drinking Water Advisory" for Independent Utility Water System
(September 29, 2005)
Secretary Ron Curry Announces More
than $1.2 Million for Hobbs Wastewater Treatment Plant(September 29, 2005)
Environment Department Issues a "Boil
Water Order" for Twin Forks Water Association
(September 16, 2005)
Environment Department Issues "Drinking
Water Advisory" for Ponderosa Restaurant Water System
(September 16, 2005)
Environment Department to Collect
$60,000 to Resolve Numerous LANL Environmental Violations
(September 13, 2005)
Environment Department Honors
Community Request, Moves Hearing for Helena Chemical Air Permit to October
24
(September 13, 2005)
Departments of Game & Fish,
Environment, and Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources to Hold Town Hall
Meeting on Protecting the Valle Vidal
(September 1, 2005)
Environment Department
Seeking Nominees to Septic Tank Education Committee
(September 1, 2005)
Environment Department to Conduct
Demonstration of Surface Water Quality Testing September 7 Near Placitas
(September 1, 2005)
Environment Department Requests Comment
on Draft Closure and Cleanup Permit for Fort Wingate in McKinley County
(August 29, 2005)
Environment
Department, EPA, Pueblo and Local Officials to Break Ground on Espanola
Superfund Clean Up Tuesday, August 30
(August 25, 2005)
Environment
Department Requests Public Comment on Draft Air Permit for Helena Chemical
Mesquite Facility
(August 19, 2005)
Environment
Department to Show Albuquerque Area Businesses How to Reduce Pollution and
Improve Bottom Line
(August 15, 2005)
Environment
Department Orders New Election, Open Meeting Training for East Mountain
Community Sewage Association
(August 11, 2005)
Environment
Department Officials to Hold Second Town Hall Meeting, Announce Major Clean Up
in Farmington
(August 10, 2005)
Environment
Department to Offer Free Water Testing in Raton
(August 10, 2005)
Environment
Department Investigating Theft of Construction Gauge
(August 5, 2005)
Environment
Department Makes Approximately $1 Million Available to Help Protect New Mexico
Rivers and Streams
(August 4, 2005)
Environment
Department to Show Santa Fe Businesses How to Reduce Pollution and Improve
Bottom Line
(August 3, 2005)
Environment
Department Executes Agreement to Proactively Clean Up Hurley Soils
(August 3, 2005)
Environment
Department to Offer Free Water Testing in Cubero, Saturday, July 23
(July 20, 2005)
Leading Scientist to Discuss
Climate Change's Impacts on New Mexico
(July 20, 2005)
Environment Department Offers Free
Well Water Testing to Northwestern New Mexico Residents
(July 20, 2005)
Governor Richardson, Environment
Department Aid Clovis with Redevelopment of "Skyscraper of the Plains"
(July 11, 2005)
Environment, Health Departments Issue
Smoke Advisory for Western Mountains of New Mexico
(July 8, 2005)
Environment Department
Lifts "Boil Water Order" for Vallecitos Mutual Domestic Water
Consumers Association
(July 8, 2005)
Environment Department Encourages Public
Comment on Discharge Permit With Meeting in Taos
(July 1, 2005)
Environment Department Officials
to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Farmington
(July 1, 2005)
Environment, Health Departments Issue
Smoke Advisory
(June 29, 2005)
Environment Department Finds Pumping
Impacts on LANL Contaminants; Further Evidence of Need for Comprehensive Lab
Clean Up
(June 29, 2005)
Environment Department Urges
Public to Participate in Effort to Update, Streamline and Improve Solid Waste
Permitting and Regulation
(June 22, 2005)
Environment Secretary Ron Curry
Approves Sandoval County Landfill Permit with Conditions to Protect Local Health
and Environment
(June 22, 2005)
Environment
Department, EPA and Santa Clara Pueblo to Hold Public Meetings on Espanola
Superfund Site
(June 20, 2005)
Environment
Department Orders Helena Chemical to Pay $233,000 in Fines, Immediately Limit
Hours of Operation at Mesquite Facility
(June 10, 2005)
Environment
Department to Offer Free Water Testing at Taos Pueblo, Saturday June 11
(June 10, 2005)
Laun-Dry Supply Co. Inc. Proposes Ground
Water Investigation in Albuquerque
(June 10, 2005)
Environment Secretary Ron Curry Approves
Tucumcari Landfill Permit with Conditions to Protect Local Health and
Environment
(June 1, 2005)
Environment Department Approves Plan to
Investigate Water Contamination at Helena Chemical in Mesquite; Air Monitor to
be Installed
(May 27, 2005)
Environment Secretary Ron Curry Approves
Remedy for Mixed Waste Landfill at Sandia National Laboratories
(May 26, 2005)
Environment Department
to Offer Free Water Testing in Jemez Springs, Saturday, May 28
(May 25, 2005)
Environment Department
Issues "Boil Water Order" for Vallecitos MDWCA
(May 23, 2005)
Environment Department,
Bernalillo County Plan Albuquerque Public Meeting to Discuss New Septic Tank
Rules
(May 20, 2005)
Environment Department
Lifts "Boil Water Order" for Val Verde Water Association
(May 18, 2005)
Environment Department
Issues a "Boil Water Order" for Val Verde Water Association
(May 13, 2005)
Environment Department to Offer Free
Water Testing in Sandia Park on Sunday, May 15
(May 12, 2005)
Environment Department to Hold Open House on
Terrero Mine Clean Up
(May 10, 2005)
Environment Department
to Offer Free Water Testing in Rio Rancho Saturday May 7
(May 5, 2005)
Environment Department Reaches $275,000
Settlement of Alleged Air Violations at Santa Fe, Moriarty and Clayton Gravel
Plants
(May 2, 2005)
Environment Department Plans
Public Meetings on New Septic Tank Rules
(April 29, 2005)
Environment Department Issues an
"Updated Boil Water Order" for Lumberton MDWCA
(April 29, 2005)
Environment Department Continues
Successful Partnership to Protect and Restore Valle Vidal Area Watershed
(April 14, 2005)
Environment Department to Honor Earth
Day with Litter Clean Up Efforts
(April 14, 2005)
State Board Approves New Septic Tank
Rules to Better Protect Human Health
(April 11, 2005)
Environment Department Offers Pollution
Prevention Training in Tucumcari
(April 5, 2005)
Environment Department Alerts Southern New
Mexico Residents of Dust Storm Health Impacts
(March 30, 2005)
Environment Department, Environmental Health
Association Offer Pool Schools to Promote Safe and Healthy Swimming
(March 30, 2005)
Environment Department Offers Free Home
Owner's Radon Class
(March 29, 2005)
Environment Department to Hold
Community Town Hall Meeting on Helena Chemical Plant in Mesquite
(March 24, 2005)
Environment Department Calls Hearing to
Investigate East Mountain Community Sewage Association
(March 24, 2005)
Environment Department Seeks Public Input on Pecos
and San Juan Water Quality; Meetings Planned for March 23 in Pecos, March 30 in
Farmington
(March 23, 2005)
Environment Department Takes Action to
Protect Socorro Drinking Water from Tire Fire Contamination
(March 18, 2005)
Environment Department to Host Biofuels
Meeting March 21-22 in Santa Fe
(March 18, 2005)
Environment Department Actively Recruiting
College Students for Summer Field Work
(March 9, 2005)
Environment Department, Burlington Resources
Partner to Improve Air in Northwestern New Mexico
(March 3, 2005)
Environment Department Proposes Action to
Improve Water Quality in Rio Hondo; Meeting Planned for Public Comment
(March 3, 2005)
Lt. Governor Diane Denish, Attorney
General Patricia Madrid, NMED, DOE and LANL Execute Historic Clean Up Order
(March 1, 2005)
Environment Department Assists Six
Water Systems with Compliance Issues; Ensures Safe Drinking Water Supplies for
Customers
(February 11, 2005)
Environment Department Invites
Public to Middle Rio Grande Water Quality Meeting
(February 11, 2005)
Environment Department Advises
Consumers of Expanded Food Recall
(February 9, 2005)
Environment Department Reorganizes Field
Operations, Creates New District to Better Serve Rural New Mexico
(February 4, 2005)
Public Invited to Smoke Management Meeting in
Las Cruces
(February 2, 2005)
Environment Department Orders Abatement Plan for
Ground Water Contamination at Helena Chemical in Mesquite
(January 27, 2005)
Environment Department Settles Solid Waste Violations Arising from Camino Real
Landfill Inspections
(January 26, 2005)
Environment Department Announces Class Schedule for Solid Waste Training
(January 24, 2005)
Environment Department Advises Consumers of Egg Roll Recall
(January 20, 2005)
Environment Department Reaches $43,000 Settlement of Alleged Air Violations at
Phelps Dodge Chino Mine
(January 14, 2005)
Environment Department to
Hold Statewide Town Halls to Advise Store Owners on New Convenience Store Safety
Regulations
(January 11, 2005)
Environment Department Seeks Public Input on
Jemez Water Quality Planning; Meeting January 18 in Jemez Springs
(January 11, 2005)
Environment Department Seeks Public Input on Upper
Rio Grande Water Quality; Meeting to be Held Tuesday, January 25 in Espanola
(January 11, 2005)
Environment Department Offers Free Home Radon
Tests to Help Battle Nation's Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer
(January 7, 2005)
Environment Secretary Ron Curry Meets with EPA
Officials to Pledge Assistance on Ruidoso Water Quality Issue
(January 6, 2005)
2004
United Nuclear Corporation Proposes Ground Water
Investigations at Two Northwestern New Mexico Uranium Mines
(December 14, 2004)
Environment Department Secures Funding
for Espanola Superfund Clean Up, Bids Sought for Construction
(December 13, 2004)
Environment Department to Hold Ground
Water Public Meeting in Albuquerque's South Valley
(December 13, 2004)
Environment Department Honors Intel
with Prestigious Worker Safety Award
(December 3, 2004)
Environment Secretary Ron Curry to Tour
Molycorp Mine, Meet with Company Officials in Questa
(November 15, 2004)
Environment Department to
Beef Up WIPP Oversight; Four New NMED Employees to Start Monday in Carlsbad
(November 3, 2004)
Environment Department Takes Action to
Prohibit High-Level Sludge from WIPP Disposal
(October 29, 2004)
Environment Secretary Ron Curry
Disappointed with Report of EPA Delay on Important Public Health Issue
(October 22, 2004)
Environment Department Settlement Will
Protect Rio Grande, Lead to Major Improvements to Santa Teresa Wastewater Plant
(October 22, 2004)
Environment Department Moving
Albuquerque Office; New Building Under Construction at Old City Landfill
(October 19, 2004)
Environment Department
Issues a "Boil Water Order" for the Brush Ranch School Water System
(October 15, 2004)
Environment Department Fines El Paso
Waste Hauler $82,000 for Violations Uncovered in Camino Real Inspections
(October 15, 2004)
Environment Department Reissues a
"Drinking Water Advisory" for Valley Estates Water and Sewer
Association
(October 15, 2004)
Environment
Department to Hold Public Forums on Dust and Air Quality in Hobbs and Roswell
(October 15, 2004)
State Board Takes Action to
Protect Workers; Environment Secretary Ron Curry Pleased with New Store Safety
Regulations
(October 5, 2004)
Environment Department
Investigating Theft of Construction Gauge
(October 5, 2004)
Environment Department Settles Air Disputes at
Northwestern New Mexico Gas Facility; Company to Invest $16 Million in Emission
Reduction Upgrades
(October 1, 2004)
Environment Department to
Honor "Green" Businesses with Awards Wednesday, September 29
(September 27, 2004)
Environment Department
Lifts "Boil Water Order" for Punta de Agua MDWCA in Torrance County
(September 24, 2004)
Environment Department
Issues a "Boil Water Order" for La Association de Agua de Los Brazos
(September 23, 2004)
Environment Department to Meet with Pueblo
Governors, Elected Officials from Rio Arriba, Santa Fe Counties, Answer
Questions from the Public
(September 23, 2004)
Environment Department to Hold Public Forums About Dust and Air Quality in Rio
Rancho and Santa Fe
(September 15, 2004)
Environment Department
Requests Public Input on Draft Permit for Fort Wingate in Northwestern New
Mexico
(September 14, 2004)
Environment Department to Offer
Free Water Testing in Pojoaque Saturday, September 11
(September 9, 2004)
Environment Department Takes Strong Enforcement
Action to Protect New Mexico Water Quality
(September 9, 2004)
Environment Department to Tackle Environmental
Justice Issues in Albuquerque
(September 8, 2004)
Environment Department
Advises "Boil Water Order" for Punta de Agua MDWCA in Torrance County
(September 3, 2004)
Environment Department Makes $1
Million Available for Watershed Protection Efforts
(September 3, 2004)
Environment Department
Releases Proposal for Legally Enforceable LANL Clean-Up Order, Schedules Public
Meeting
(September 1, 2004)
Environment Department Fines WIPP $2.4 Million
for Waste Analysis Failure, Requests More Information on Improperly Disposed
Waste
(August 31, 2004)
Governor Richardson Calls for NRC to
Reconsider Decision Concerning Uranium Enrichment Plant; State Continues to Push
Environmental Issues
(August 27, 2004)
Environment Department to Offer
Free Water Testing in Reserve Saturday, August 28
(August 26, 2004)
Environment Department and APS
Make Progress in Effort to Improve School Air Quality
(August 13, 2004)
Environment Department Makes $500,000 in
Funding Available for Navajo Dam Water Improvements
(August 13, 2004)
Sunland Park Landfill Agrees to
Strengthen Efforts to Prevent Illegal Waste Dumping; Environment Department
Returns to Normal Compliance Schedule
(August 11, 2004)
Environment Department Accepting Public Comment on
Remedy for the Sandia Mixed Waste Landfill; Public Hearing to be Held
(August 11, 2004)
Environment Department Redoubles
Enforcement Sweep at Sunland Park Landfill; Efforts Uncover More Illegal Waste
(August 9, 2004)
Environment Department Offers Free Well
Water Tests, Makes Maps of State's Groundwater Available on the Internet
(August 6, 2004)
Environment Department Taking
Public Comment on Water Quality in Upper Rio Grande Watershed, Public Meeting
Scheduled for Taos
(August 5, 2004)
Environment Department to Hold
Open House/Public Meeting on Open Burning and Smoke Management in Clayton and
Clovis
(July 26, 2004)
Environment Secretary Ron Curry
Appoints Six to Environmental Justice Policy Committee
(July 22, 2004)
Environment Department Receives
Official Notice of Federal Funding for Improved WIPP Oversight; Resumes to be
Accepted Friday in Carlsbad
(July 21, 2004)
Environment Department Settles Alleged Air
Violations with City of Clovis; City to Improve Local Environment Through
Projects
(July 19, 2004)
Environment Department
Advises "Boil Water Order" for La Association de Agua de Los Brazos
(July 19, 2004)
Environment Department Lifts
"Boil Water Order" for La Jara Water Users Association
(July 19, 2004)
Secretary Ron Curry, Senior
Environment Officials to Meet with Elected Officials from Southeastern New
Mexico, Answer Questions from the Public
(July 19, 2004)
DOE Mistake Leads to Improper Waste
Shipment to WIPP; Environment Department Concerned with Repeated Waste Analysis
Failures
(July 15, 2004)
Environment Department to Tackle
Environmental Justice Issues in Las Vegas, Acoma
(July 12, 2004)
Secretary Ron Curry, Senior Environment
Officials to Meet with Elected Officials from Northwestern New Mexico, Answer
Questions from the Public(July 12, 2004)
Environment
Department Takes Enforcement Action for Sandia Environmental Violations; Lab
Fined $3.2 Million
(July 2, 2004)
Environment Department Settles Radiation Violations with Albuquerque Research
Facility; Company to Pay $135,000 Penalty
(June 30, 2004)
Environment, Health Secretaries Join Other States in Strong Opposition to EPA's
Proposed Mercury Rule
(June 28, 2004)
Environment
Department to Tackle Environmental Justice Issues Wednesday in Deming
(June 28, 2004)
Environment
Department to Offer Vital Worker Safety Information to Mexican Workers and
Employers Saturday in Albuquerque
(June 24, 2004)
Environment
Department Settles Air Violations at Waldo Asphalt Plant; 20th Enforcement
Action Against Cook Enterprises Since Early 1990s
(June 23, 2004)
New
Mexico Environment Secretary Ron Curry to Meet with EPA Administrator, National
Environmental Leaders on Wetlands Policy in Washington DC
(June 23, 2004)
Environment
Department Issues Final Report on Corrales Airshed Study
(June 18, 2004)
Environment
Secretary Ron Curry Secures Federal Funding for Improved WIPP Oversight; NMED to
Add Seven to Carlsbad Staff
(June 18, 2004)
Environment
Department Provides $3 Million for Needed Los Lunas Infrastructure Improvements
(June 18, 2004)
Environment
Department Settles Alleged Air Violations at Eddy County Gas Facility; Company
to Make Major Emission Reduction Upgrades
(June 17, 2004)
Environment
Department to Offer Free Water Testing in Tesuque Saturday
(June 17, 2004)
Environment
Department to Hold Trainings on Crusher and Asphalt Plants
(June 17, 2004)
Agronics,
Inc. Proposes Plan to Abate Soil and Ground Water Contamination
(June 17, 2004)
Environment
Department to Tackle Environmental Justice Issues, Nominees Sought for Policy
Committee
(June 10, 2004)
Environment
Department to Hold Open House on Windblown Dust in Roswell
(June 10, 2004)
Environment
Department Advises "Boil Water Order" for La Jara Water Users
Association
(June 7, 2004)
Environment
Department Announces National Bulk Food Distributors, Inc. Recall of Raw Almonds
(May 28, 2004)
Environment
Secretary Ron Curry to Announce Major, Million-Dollar Clean-Up Monday in Los
Lunas
(May 21, 2004)
Secretary Ron Curry, Senior Environment Officials to Meet with Elected Officials
from Northwestern New Mexico, Answer Questions from the Public
(May 20, 2004)
Environment Department to Hold Public Meeting in Albuquerque on Important New
Surface Water Authority
(May 19, 2004)
Environment Secretary Ron Curry Announces Major Improvements to Septic Tank
Regulations, Requests Public Comment
(May 18, 2004)
College Students
Can "Get Their Hands Dirty" as Environment Department Interns this
Summer
(May 18, 2004)
Environment Department to Offer Free Water Testing in the South Valley
(May 17, 2004)
Environment Department Teams with Environmental Health Association on Pool
School in Gallup and Las Vegas
(May 17, 2004)
Environment Department Grants DOE Request to Postpone Hearing on WIPP Waste
Inventory
(May 14, 2004)
Environment Department to Hold Open Houses on Dust and Smoke in Southern New
Mexico
(May 14, 2004)
Governor Richardson, Environment Department Petition NRC for Strong State
Involvement in Licensing of Proposed Uranium Enrichment Facility
(May 12, 2004)
Environment Department Lifts "Boil Water Order" for San Rafael Water
and Sanitation District
(May 11, 2004)
Environment Department to Offer Free Water Testing in Cliff and Columbus
(May 10, 2004)
Environment Department Advises "Boil Water Order" for San Rafael Water
and Sanitation District
(May 7, 2004)
Environment
Department to Offer Free Water Testing in Tucumcari
(May 6, 2004)
Secretary Ron Curry Announces New Mexico Environment Department Will Help New Mexico Communities Prepare for Tough New
Federal Arsenic Standard
(April 28, 2004)
Environment Secretary Ron Curry Announces Free
Pollution Prevention Workshop for Businesses
(April 28, 2004)
Environment Department
to Offer Free Water Testing in Northern and Southern New Mexico
(April 28, 2004)
Environment Department Awards $475,000
in Tire Recycling Grants to Six New Mexico Communities
(April 26, 2004)
Environment Department Takes
Strong Enforcement Action Following South Valley Spills
(April 22, 2004)
Environment Department's Position on
Protection of Grant County Water Resources Upheld by State Commission
(April 15, 2004)
Environment Department Celebrates Earth
Week with Water Quality Efforts Throughout New Mexico
(April 15, 2004)
Environment Department
Advises Leasburg State Park to Lift "Boil Water Order"
(April 12, 2004)
Public Invited to Help Improve
New Mexico's Air at Free Smoke Management Workshop in Farmington
(April 6, 2004)
Environment Department Findings of
Tritium in White Rock Springs Provides Further Evidence of Need for Comprehensive LANL Clean Up
(April 1, 2004)
Environment
Department to Offer Free Water Testing April 6th and 7th in Farmington and Bloomfield
(March 30, 2004)
Environment Department
Releases Human Health Risk Study for Corrales Airshed
(March 26, 2004)
Environment Department Files Petition with
NRC, Requests Hearing for Proposed Eunice Uranium Enrichment Facility
(March 23, 2004)
Environment Secretary Denies
Permit for Proposed Unlined Clayton Landfill
(March 22, 2004)
Environment
Department Honors National Ground Water Awareness Week With Free Water Testing in Southeastern and Central New Mexico
(March 16, 2004)
Environment Department, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
to Discuss Study of Gila River March 24 and 25
(March 15, 2004)
Environment Department to Hold
Meeting to Update Public on Ozone Progress in San Juan County
(March 15, 2004)
Environment Department Provides $4
Million for Needed Lovington Wastewater Improvements
(March 12, 2004)
The New Mexico Environment Department to
Offer Free Water Testing in Placitas
(March 12, 2004)
Governor Richardson's Requests Granted; EPA
to Hold Western Hearing, Extend Comment Period on Controversial Mercury Rule
(March 11, 2004)
Environment Department Postpones
Hearing on WIPP High-Level Waste Prohibition, Continues Focus on LANL Issues
(March 11, 2004)
Governor Richardson Appoints Hobbs
Businessman to State Environmental Improvement Board
(March 10, 2004)
The
New Mexico Environment Department to Offer Free Water Testing in Hobbs, Carlsbad
and Hagerman
(March 10, 2004)
Environment Department Denies
Relocation Application to Radium Springs Gravel Pit
(March 5, 2004)
Environment
Department Advised El Rito Canyon MDWCA to Lift "Boil Water Order"
(March 3, 2004)
Environment Secretary Denies Special Waste
Permit for Wagon Mound Landfill
(March 1, 2004)
Convenience Store Safety
Hearing Tuesday in Santa Fe; Victims of Store Violence, State Regulators Available for Interview at 9 am
(March 1, 2004)
Environment Department Settles
Alleged Air Violations at Jal Gas Facility; Company to Commit to Approximately $21 Million in Emission Reduction Upgrades
(February 27, 2004)
Environment Department
Advises "Boil Water Order" for El Rito Canyon MDWCA
(February 25, 2004)
Environment Department to Begin Update
of State Surface Water Quality Standards
(February 23, 2004)
Environment
Department to Offer Free Water Testing Next Week in Anthony, Las Cruces and Hatch
(February 18, 2004)
Environment
Department Lifts "Boil Water Order" for Mountain View Elementary School in Moriarty
(February 17, 2004)
Environment Department Fines LANL $1.4
Million for Hazardous Waste Violations Uncovered in 2003 Inspection
(February 13, 2004)
Environment
Department Issues Drinking Water Advisory for Nitrate Levels at La Familia Medical Center
(February 12, 2004)
Environment Department Partners with
Office of the State Engineer and Construction Industries Division to Promote Water Reuse
(February 12, 2004)
Key Water Legislation Receives Strong
Support in House; HB 19 Passes 41-26
(February 11, 2004)
Mountain
View Elementary School in Moriarty Takes Action to Address Water Issue; School to Remain Open Thursday and Friday
(February 11, 2004)
Public Invited to Free
Workshop on Smoke Management in Ruidoso
(February 11, 2004)
Environment
Department Advises "Boil Water Order" for Mountain View Elementary School in Moriarty
(February 10, 2004)
Environment Department Invites Public to
Rio Puerco Watershed Meeting
(February 6, 2004)
Environment Department
Announces 2004 Class Schedule for Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification Training
(February 6, 2004)
Environment Department Fines
LANL $854,087 for Hazardous Waste Violations Uncovered in 'Wall to Wall' Inspection
(February 3, 2004)
Key Water Legislation Receives Unanimous
Approval of Senate Committee, Scheduled for House Committee Wednesday
(February 3, 2004)
Environment Department Brokered Deal to
Save State, Industry and Citizens Money Passes Key House Committee
(January 30, 2004)
Children's Water Festival
Finds Fun Ways to Teach Students About Precious Resource
(January 23, 2004)
Environment Department
Announces Settlement of Sandia Clean-Up Order; Legally Enforceable Agreement Will Lead to Clean Up
(January 21, 2004)
Environment Department Collects
$282,033 to Resolve Numerous LANL Environmental Violations Found During Surprise
Inspection
(January 16, 2004)
Environment Department to Hold Meeting
to Update Public on Ozone Progress in San Juan County
(January 12, 2004)
Environment Department Announces
Major Changes to Open Burning Regulations, Trash Burning Ban
(January 9, 2004)
Environment Department Offers
Free Radon Test Kits, Second Leading Cause of Cancer in the U.S.
(January 8, 2004)
2003
Environment Secretary Approves
Variance for Old Santa Fe Landfill; City Saves More Than $1 Million
(December 22, 2003)
Environment Department Collects $95,000 Penalty for Alleged Air Violations at
Transwestern Facility Near Portales
(December 18, 2003)
Environment Department Receives Approval for Plan to Reduce Haze, Improve
State's Air Quality
(November 24, 2003)
Environment Department, City of Rio Rancho to Offer Free Water Testing Friday,
November 21
(November 18, 2003)
Environment Secretary Signs Emergency Declaration to Help Lessen Fire Danger,
Provide for Quick, Cost-Effective Disposal of Vegetative Waste
(November 7, 2003)
Environment Department receives EPA approval for Water Quality Standards despite
LANL objections
(November 7, 2003)
Environment Secretary Signs Emergency Declaration to Help Lessen Fire Danger,
Provide for Quick, Cost-Effective Disposal of Vegetative Waste
(November 7, 2003)
Environment Department Advises Guadalupita Mutual Domestic Water Consumers
Association to lift "Boil Water Order"
(November 5, 2003)
Environment Department, New Mexico Recycling Coalition Announce Plans for
Recycling Awareness Month
(November 5, 2003)
Mexican, American Environmental Officials to Meet Tuesday in Santa Fe
(November 3, 2003)
Environment, Health Departments Issue Smoke Advisory
(October 31, 2003)
Environment Department Makes Permitting and Enforcement Information More Easily
Available on the Internet
(October 30, 2003)
Environment Department Takes Action to Fight Haze and Improve Air Quality;
Public Invited to Get Involved at Open House in Farmington
(October 24, 2003)
Environment Department Advises "Boil Water Order" for Village of
Guadalupita
(October 24, 2003)
Environment Department to Offer Free Water Testing Friday, October 24 at Rio
Tularosa Water Festival
(October 21, 2003)
Environment Department to Hold Town Hall Meetings Across the State to Discuss
Convenience Store Safety
(October 17, 2003)
Environment Department Settles Enforcement Action with Phelps Dodge Tyrone Mine;
Approximately 2,300 Acres to be Restored
(October 16, 2003)
Environment Department Provides Funding for Watershed Protection
(October 14, 2003)
LANL Ships Improper Waste to WIPP in
Violation of Federal Certification; Environment Department Concerned with Waste
Analysis Failure
(October 3, 2003)
Environment Department to Offer
Water Quality Demonstrations and Free Well Water Testing in Carlsbad and Ruidoso
(October 3, 2003)
Environment Department Takes
Action to Fight Haze and Improve Air Quality; Public Invited to Open Houses in
Silver City and Las Cruces
(October 3, 2003)
Governor Richardson, State
Officials, Hammer Out Financial Assurance Amendment with Phelps Dodge; More Cash
Provided for State
(October 1, 2003)
Lieutenant Governor, Environment
Department, Honor "Green" Businesses
(September 30, 2003)
Environment Department Accepts Intel
Proposals for Additional Emissions Testing, Requires Further Actions
(September 30, 2003)
Environment Department Targets
Convenience Store Safety
(September 29, 2003)
Environment Department Collects
$109,910 for Alleged Air Violations at Mobil Facility in Lea County
(September 25, 2003)
Environment Department to Teach San
Juan County Students About Air Pollution with EPA Grant
(September 22, 2003)
Environment Department
Takes Action to Fight Haze and Improve Air Quality; Public Invited to Get
Involved at Open House
(September 18, 2003)
Environment Department Advises
"Boil Water Order" for La Association de Agua de Los Brazos
(September 15, 2003)
Environment Department
Updates Policy for Use of Reclaimed Wastewater to Protect Health, Lessen Demands
on Potable Resources
(September 9, 2003)
Environment Department to
"Fight BAC" During Food Safety Month
(September 8, 2003)
Environment Department to Crack Down
on Number One Threat to Groundwater
(September 4, 2003)
Environment Department Issues Raw
Shellfish Advisory
(September 3, 2003)
Environment Department, EPA Issue
Compliance Order to Lumberton Water System to Protect Users
(August 25, 2003)
Public Invited to Open
House on Smoke Management
(August 21, 2003)
Environment Department Offers Free Water
Testing This Saturday in Veguita
(August 14, 2003)
Environment Department Issues CT
Scan Advisory
(August 13, 2003)
Governor Richardson Wins $700,000 EPA
Grant for Rio Puerco Restoration
(August 8, 2003)
Drilling Restriction Imposed
During Albuquerque Superfund Clean Up
(August 7, 2003)
Environment Department Enters into
Settlement Agreement with Phelps Dodge Over Chino Pipeline Spills
(August 4, 2003)
Environment Secretary Intervenes in Water
System Dispute to Ensure Community's Right to Fair Election
(July 30, 2003)
Environment Secretary Approves Valencia County
Wastewater Plant Permit with Strong Provisions to Protect Environment, Cultural
Values of Village
(July 23, 2003)
Environment Department Seeks Public Comment on
Upper Rio Chama Water Quality
(July 22, 2003)
Former Dry Cleaning Company Proposes Further
Investigation of Contaminated Ground Water in Belen
(July 22, 2003)
Environment
Department Advises Pilar Yacht Club to Lift Boil Water Advisory and Resume
Normal Operations
(July 18, 2003)
Environment, Health Departments Issue Smoke
Advisory
(July 14, 2003)
Environment Secretary Visits Juarez,
Mexico to Address Border Issues
(July 14, 2003)
Open House on July 16
to Discuss Ozone Issues in San Juan County
(July 9, 2003)
Environment Department Cites City
of Albuquerque for Solid Waste Violations
(July 9, 2003)
Environment Department Works to Clean
Up Petroleum Pollution in Milan
(July 7, 2003)
Environment
Department Advises "BOIL WATER ORDER" for Pilar Yacht Club
(July 2, 2003)
Environment Department Proposes to
Eliminate Toxic Pollution from Trash Burning, Change Requirements for Vegetation
Burning (July 2, 2003)
Environment Department Announces Meat
Recall
(July 1, 2003)
Environment Department Ready With Aid
After Bosque Fire
(June 27, 2003)
Environment Department Makes
Decision to Combat Regional Haze, Improve Visibility in Wilderness and Park
Areas
(June 24, 2003)
Environment Department Officials Aid Pecos on
Wastewater Issues
(June 23, 2003)
Environment Department to
Strengthen Controls on Concrete Batch Plants
(June 17, 2003)
Environment Department to Hold Meeting on VOC
Regulation
(June 17, 2003)
City of Santa Fe Proposes
Investigation at Former Ortiz Landfill
(June 17, 2003)
Environment Department Seeks
Input for Development of Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report
(June 16, 2003)
Environment Department Advises
Consumers of "Real Guacamole" Product Recall
(June 15, 2003)
Environment Secretary
Takes Action to Close Controversial Las Vegas Station
(June 12, 2003)
Environment Department Offers Tips to
Make Summer Swimming Safer
(June 12, 2003)
Environment Department Seeks
Participants for Wastewater Committee
(June 9, 2003)
Environment
Department Makes Report Forms Available for Corrales Air Study
(June 9, 2003)
Environment Department Signs Important
Contract to Help San Juan County Study Ozone
(June 9, 2003)
Governor Richardson Orders Assessment of Mine
Rock Stability in Questa
(June 6, 2003)
Environment
Department Advises Members of Agua Negra Mutual Domestic Water Consumers
Association (MDWCA) to Lift Boil Water Advisory
(June 6, 2003)
Environment Department Grants
$50,000 to Help Santa Fe Meet Water Needs
(June 4, 2003)
Environment Department Requests
Additional Intel Emissions Information
(June 3, 2003)
Environment
Department Advises Members of Agua Negra Domestic Water Consumers Association
(MDWCA) to Boil Water
(June 2, 2003)
Environment Department Issues
Compliance Order to Clovis Cattle Trailer Washout Operation
(May 21, 2003)
Environment Department Issues Order to
City of Raton for Landfill Violations
(May 16, 2003)
Environment Secretary Approves PNM
Air Quality Permit with Strong Restrictions to Protect Human Health and the
Environment
(May 13, 2003)
Environment Department Makes
Funding Increase Available for Vital Los Lunas Sewer Improvements, Bringing
Total to $3.2 Million
(May 9, 2003)
Environment Department to Announce
"Historic Initiative" to Combat Workplace Violence Thursday in Santa
Fe
(May 7, 2003)
Environment Secretary,
State Engineer to Address Water Quality and Quantity Issues Wednesday in Rio
Rancho
(May 6, 2003)
Environment Department Orders
Cleanup of Hazardous Materials, Debris at Los Alamos Airport Landfill
(April 25, 2003)
Environment Department to Offer Free Water
Testing Sunday at East Mountain/Estancia Basin Water Festival
(April 25, 2003)
Environment Department to Hold
Meeting on Agricultural Burning in Clovis
(April 23, 2003)
Governor Bill Richardson, Environment
Department Request Bush Administration Restore Protection to Vital New Mexico
Waters
(April 22, 2003)
Environment Department
Announces "Haz Waste Weekend" April 26th
(April 21, 2003)
Environment Department Signs
Historic Agreement with Federal OSHA
(April 15, 2003)
Environment Department to Offer
Free Water Testing This Saturday at Dia de la Semilla in the South Valley
(April 8, 2003)
Environment Secretary Elected Chairman
of Water Quality Control Commission
(April 8, 2003)
Environment Secretary to Address Environmental
Design Contest Thursday in Las Cruces
(April 8, 2003)
Environment Secretary to Address
Historic Border Meeting Wednesday in Deming
(April 7, 2003)
Environment Department Advises Kamp
Kiwanis Water System Users to Boil Water
(April 4, 2003)
Santa Teresa Company Receives Award for Worker
Safety
(April 3, 2003)
Environment Department Provides Extension of
Public Comment Period for Proposed Revisions to Water Quality Standards
(April 3, 2003)
Environment Department, Pueblos Work
Together to Clean-Up Dangerous Spills
(March 27, 2003)
Environment Department Alerts Dona Ana
County Residents of Health Risks Associated with Dust Storms
(March 25, 2003)
Environment Department Issues Order to
Lovington Country Club for High Nitrate Levels in Drinking Water
(March 25, 2003)
New Environmental Improvement Board Members
Bring Varied Experience to Issues
(March 19, 2003)
Environment Department Grants $95,000 for
Solid Waste Improvements in Western New Mexico
(March 17, 2003)
Environment Department Issues Order to
Sam's Mobile Home Park in Clovis for High Nitrate Levels in Drinking Water
(March 14, 2003)
Dairy Proposes Further Investigation of
Contaminated Groundwater Near Berino
(March 13, 2003)
Environment Department Hearing Officer Issues
Decision in Tyrone Closure Permit
(March 11, 2003)
Environment Department Concerned with Lab's
Impact on Water Resources
(March 7, 2003)
Environment, Energy, Minerals and Natural
Resources Departments Pleased with Senator's Decision on SB 473
(March 4, 2003)
Environment Department to Hold
Corrales Air Study Public Meeting
(March 3, 2003)
Governor Richardson Appoints Environment
Secretary to Radioactive Waste Board
(February 28, 2003)
Public Invited to Radiation
Monitoring Meeting
(February 24, 2003)
Environment Department Seeks Public Input on
Water Quality Standards
(February 24, 2003)
State Environment Department Issues
Compliance Order to Valley Estates Water System in Espanola for High Nitrate
Levels in Drinking Water
(February 20, 2003)
Environment
Department Issues Compliance Order to Artesia Mobile Home Park (February 19, 2003)
Children's
Water Festival to Teach Children About Precious Resource
(February 19,
2003)
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