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New Mexico Environment Department Water Infrastructure Team Survey

Friday, June 16, 2017 0 comments

Posted On behalf of the New Mexico Environment Department Water Infrastructure Team  ..

2017 Legislative Session Policy Victories

Friday, April 07, 2017 0 comments

Now that the 2017 Legislative Session has concluded, and as of Friday the Governor has completed her signing deadline, New Mexico First is pleased to announce that your voice for smart, bipartisan policy played an influential role in this year’s session. Our public policy organization promotes recommendations developed by citizens during our town halls and forums. This year, New Mexico First supported or informed legislative efforts on economy, ethics reform, water and education.  ..

NMED soliciting applications for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund!

Monday, March 07, 2016 0 comments

The New Mexico Environment Department Construction Programs Bureau is now soliciting applications for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund! This is a federal program, administered by NMED, offering low cost financing to eligible public entities for planning/design/construction of wastewater collection and treatment facilities and non-point source water pollution control projects. All applications are ranked in order of: 1). Water Quality Factors 2). Permit Compliance 3). Financial Need 4). Sustainability and 5). Readiness to Proceed. Bonus Points are awarded for green projects incorporating: green infrastructure, water efficiency, energy efficiency or environmentally innovative activities!  ..

Progress Report: Read about NM's strengths and weaknesses in Education, Health, Economy and Water

Sunday, November 01, 2015 1 comments

Resilience in New Mexico Agriculture Regional Meetings

Monday, October 19, 2015 0 comments

New Mexico First will host Resilience in New Mexico Agriculture Regional Meetings! Register today!
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Access Water Research on the Go!

Thursday, September 24, 2015 1 comments

New Mexico First is pleased to announce that we are using a new web platform to produce reports, enabling you to easily view them on your desktop, phone or tablet.(You will also retain the option to access them in “old-fashioned” PDF.) Our water research report, initially published last year, is the first document available on the new platform. Access Advancing New Mexico's Future: Water Planning, Development & Use anytime, and watch for future data in the same format!
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What do YOU think is the most urgent issue facing New Mexico?

Friday, May 29, 2015 10 comments

Help us select the topic for the 2016 statewide town hall by taking a quick survey on the important issues confronting our state. As a citizen you know what is important in your community, and we need your advice!

Click here  to take the 3 minute survey. We appreciate your input!

Click here to read more about our last town hall!  ..

2015 Legislative Session Water Policy Victories

Thursday, March 26, 2015 2 comments

New Mexico First is pleased to announce that a number of policies we supported during the 2015 legislative session passed. Our platform resulted from the 2014 statewide water town hall, which produced recommendations on water planning, watersheds and ecosystems, legal issues, new sources of water, funding, conservation and water quality. We joined with numerous organizations and individuals to support the following items, most of which have gone to the governor for signature. ..

Water bills continue to move forward

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 0 comments

New Mexico First supported bills continue to advance in the legislative process! A few items of note regarding the 2015 policy platform:
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Water bills moving steadily forward

Monday, February 09, 2015 1 comments

So far, so good on water policy this session. New Mexico First, joined by almost 100 people in the Capitol Rotunda, presented proposed water reforms at last week’s lobby day. Town hall attendees, New Mexico First staff, and board members are talking with lawmakers and attending hearings to advance the organization’s 2015 policy platform. All our supported bills are still moving forward! A few items of note: ..