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Rio Grande River, March 2009 (CC BY-SA 2.0) by gardener41
A bill that would require the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer (OSE) to consider climate change implications when making water rights decisions narrowly passed the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee Thursday.
HB 95, sponsored by Santa Fe Democratic Rep. Andrea Romero, would require the State Engineer to conduct analyses on climate change-related impacts to the state’s water resources when approving or denying permits. The bill mandates the OSE to develop climate change impact rules based on the best available science to inform permit approvals.
Dr. David Gutzler, a climate science expert and professor at UNM, speaking on behalf of the bill, pointed to a water resources study being conducted by the Interstate Stream Commission. Gutzler said he believed the study “could be leveraged as input to the development of a robust and science-based climate change assessment that could be used o
LAS CRUCES - The final day to introduce bills during the 2021 legislative session – Thursday, Feb. 18 –passed without legislation promised by Rep. Cathrynn
Gathering Of Nations Powwow Canceled For 2nd Year In A Row –
Albuquerque Journal, Associated Press
The world s largest powwow has been canceled for a second consecutive year because of the pandemic.
The Albuquerque Journal reported Monday that the Gathering of Nations Powwow, typically held in Albuquerque, will be entirely online.
Gathering of Nations founder Derek Mathews says they can t hold the live event until the state opens up for large gatherings. He was told that the powwow won t likely be possible until April of 2022.
He also says it wouldn t be right to risk people s safety, especially considering how COVID-19 has devastated tribal communities.
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