WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Center for Biological Diversity and a coalition of advocacy organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior, specifically targeting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This letter responds to a Direct Final Rule (DFR) published on December 15, 2025, which proposes to amend regulations concerning oil and gas flaring and leak detection and repair programs. The groups express concern that if enacted, the changes will delay crit more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Delivers Nearly $982 Million for Vital New Mexico Projects in Senate-Passed Appropriations Bills * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced nearly $982 million in federal funding secured for New Mexico in the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Energy and Water Development; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; and Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropr more PR