Tribal governments say they haven’t been adequately consulted on the plan, which could bring thousands of new oil and gas wells to the area.
Santa Fe’s easy familiarity with energy industry representatives illustrates how one of the most powerful lobbies is treated within state government.
But not everyone in the state is rankled by Joe Biden's executive order.
Oilfield dangers aren't confined to the drilling pad — many Permian Basin homes have pipes carrying gas, oil and contaminated water running right through their yards.
A collection of holiday themed “fractoids” recently promoted New Mexico's oil and gas industry. Many suffered from a lack of facts.
More than 40% of New Mexico’s income relies on oil and gas, leaving the state vulnerable to the industry's boom and bust cycle.
Co-published by the Santa Fe Reporter In the state’s oil patches, inspections lag as production—and pollution—rebound.
The increasing volatility of the oil and gas market could loosen the industry’s grip on state politics.