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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake rocks part of New Mexico

873 Views   EDDY COUNTY, N.M. — A magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook parts of southeast New Mexico early Friday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake was registered between Artesia and Carlsbad at a depth of 6.1 km.

Report shows ‘systematic failures’ at New Mexico water system

966 Views   The water system has received more than $13.6 million for water projects from New Mexico since 2012 SANTA TERESA, N.M. — A local water system in southern New Mexico is described as “failed” in a report by the New Mexico Environment Department.

Mysterious Haul: Tanker trucks on the New Mexico prairie trigger investigation

994 Views   SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – There is trouble brewing on the prairie in Santa Fe County’s sprawling rangeland north of Moriarity. The issue that landed a prominent New Mexican in hot water isn’t apparent to the casual observer, but when state officials caught wind of what was happening there,

Geothermal produces renewable energy “24/7 365”

698 Views   Among the ample sunlight and wind that New Mexico receives, there’s another renewable resource that the state has in abundance, and the Senate Conservation Committee showed unanimous support for its utilization.

Clean fuel standard bill passes through the House floor

800 Views   Some representatives say it helps with carbon intensity; others say gas prices will rise Santa Fe – House Bill 41, also known as the Clean Transportation Fuel Standard, passed on the house floor in a vote of 36-33 this weekend. Representatives say the goal of the bill is

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