Environment New Mexico

05/22/2026

The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Greater Chaco Cultural Landscape in top 11 most endangered historic places.

05/21/2026

Acoma Pueblo, with support of the All Pueblo Council of Governors, nominated the cultural site for a spot on the list.

05/20/2026

From our friends at DarkSky International :

"From the ancient dwellings of Chaco Canyon to the remote wilderness of the Boundary Waters, some of America’s most protected landscapes are facing renewed development pressures just beyond their borders. As mining and drilling proposals move forward near these certified International Dark Sky Places, another increasingly rare natural resource must also be considered: the night itself."

As everyone starts to refresh beds, plant containers, and dream up backyard projects, it is the perfect time to ask a new question.

04/29/2026

Thank you to Senators Heinrich and Lujan and Representatives Leger Fernández, Stansbury and Vasquez for standing up for Chaco Canyon.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator Ben Ray...

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, your gift can have twice the impact for wild forests like the Santa Fe National Forest. Donate before midnight to get your gift matched, up to $50,000 nationwide.

Make an Earth Day donation before midnight on April 22 and your gift will be matched, up to $50,000 nationwide.

04/17/2026

Tell the Forest Service to keep our national forests wild. Adding your name will help save our wild forests like the Santa Fe National Forest.

You can help save towering trees. Be a guardian for our national forests: Add your name now.

04/11/2026

New Mexico will mark International Dark Sky Week (April 13-20) with a series of guided nighttime programs at state parks across the state, starting this weekend.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico is home to some great state parks and to some of the darkest skies in the country. New Mexico will mark International Dark Sky Week (April 13-20) with a ser…

03/31/2026

The Bureau of Land Management Farmington Field Office just announced a seven‑day public scoping period for evaluating their proposal to revoke protections for Chaco Canyon that were enacted in June 2023.

Comments are due April 7.

Stay tuned for a link to sign on to our public comment. To take immediate action, you can submit a comment directly to the BLM here: https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=D949F582-402D-F111-8341-001DD804183B

03/10/2026

Did you know that 70% of public land within roadless areas is home to native trout and salmon? The Roadless Area Conservation Rule safeguards the headwaters of our pristine rivers. In this op-ed, Ron, a fisherman and the chair of NM Trout shares why roadless areas are so important to him. Check it out here!

A New Mexico angler explains why the Roadless Rule matters for clean water, trout habitat and the future of our high-desert forests.

03/06/2026

Last night, Environment New Mexico brought the magic of the Gila River to Denver, Colorado. With the help of Heart of the Gila, we hosted a special screening of "Journey Down the Gila" at the local REI. Attendees were moved by the beautiful and dynamic Gila River and learned how they could take action to ensure its lasting protection.