For five generations, cattle have grazed on the Wagon Rock Ranch north of Kirtland during winter months, but now that range has a new purpose: solar generation. Thousands of posts dot the landscape, many of which have boxes of solar panels beside them, waiting to be installed. John and Joye McHenry, the landowners, attended a […]
A new study published this month examines how the petrochemical industry in the Permian Basin has deformed the landscape by causing some areas to sink while other areas rise. While the changes may not be easily noticeable, especially in sparsely populated areas like the Permian Basin, researchers say they can damage infrastructure. The study by […]
Steps are underway to demolish the San Juan Generating Station in northwest New Mexico. The coal-fired power plant closed last year and Laura Sanchez, executive director of government and public affairs for the Public Service Company of New Mexico, says the utility recently identified a demolition contractor who will oversee the work. Sanchez presented details […]
State agencies are continuing to work to distribute funds made available through the Energy Transition Act to communities and workers impacted by the closure of the San Juan Generating Station. Officials from the New Mexico Economic Development Department, the Department of Workforce Solutions and the Indian Affairs Department presented updates on the expenditures to the […]
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