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Important Op-Ed in the Taos News by Amigos Bravos Policy Specialist, Sarah Knopp. Please read!
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Thanks for always helping us out by volunteering your time, Jim!

For almost 30 years, drying of the Middle Rio Grande riverbed typically started in Albuquerque by the middle of July. This year, drying began in April — and this week, New Mexico’s largest river ground to a halt in Albuquerque. #climatechange #riogrande #albuquerque #rivers #newmexico

New report: New Mexico on the hook for millions, if not billions, to plug oil and gas wells • Source New Mexico New Mexico could face ballooning costs to address oil and gas wells abandoned by operators, called “orphan wells" in coming years.

Analysts recommended four policy proposals for lawmakers to incentivize oil and gas companies to address unplugged wells before they become a state problem.

#oilandgaspollution #abandonedmines #amigosbravos

The Amigos Bravos staff had a great time hosting Renae Roberts' docuseries "Thinking Like Water," featuring the watershed restoration techniques of water guru, Bill Zeedyk. Last night, we wrapped up the 5th and final segment in this series. We had a great time and learned a lot! #waterrestoration

#earthday2025 #taos #newmexico We'll be heading to Taos Pueblo shortly to table for their family-friendly Earth Day event.

The Department of Agriculture is no longer allowed to use phrases like “safe drinking water,” water pollution," "groundwater pollution," "water conservation," “water treatment,” “rural water,” among many others. Such basic language bans will hinder the department’s primary functions.
#environment

Waste, water: Volunteers protect river quality in dry year In the midst of dismal snowpack, early acequia cleanings and the void left by fired U.S. Forest Service and National Park employees, volunteering is more critical than ever — at

On Saturday (March 15), volunteers met at the Taos County Courthouse for a spring river cleanup hosted by the Rio Fernando de Taos Collaborative and picked up 980 pounds of trash over the course of 3 hours. #taos #riofernandodetaos #trashpickup #taosacequias #waterislife

SB 21 passed the NM House floor yesterday!
Thank you Sen. Wirth, Rep. Ortez & Sen. Gonzales for sponsoring SB21. We look forward to @GovMLG signing this into law so we can get to work with the NM Environment Department to build a state surface water permitting program to #ProtectNMWaters #nmpol

Welcome the newest member to Amigos Bravos, Talavi Cook. As Project Associate, Talavi will support a variety of watershed restoration projects including watershed cleanups and hands-on restoration work, contribute to policy initiatives, and assist with grant writing. We are thrilled to have her!

Big thanks to @abeyta4nm, Rep. Dixon, Rep. Garcia, @YaniraGurrolaforNM, and @NathanForNM for voting to pass SB21 in the House Energy, Environment+ Natural Resources Committee this morning! Protecting our most precious resource–clean water–will ensure a healthy New Mexico for generations! #nmpol

Yay! Five Committee passes and a pass on the Senate floor! Next up: House Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee! #cleanwatermatters #sb21 #nmpol #nmlegis #protectnmwaters

With a 25% reduction in streamflow expected over the
enext 50 years, meeting our state's water needs is only getting harder. We must update the Strategic Water Reserve to address funding challenges and program limitations before we can realize the Reserve’s full potential. #nmpol #nmlegis

A good educational field trip opportunity for New Mexico youth -- future stewards of our land and water.

#nmlegis #newmexicolegislature #newmexico #environment #waterislife #protectnmwaters

Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-3 to pass SB21, a substitute bill combining SB21 & SB22. The bill will provide critical protections for New Mexico waters. SB 21 will next move to the Senate Finance Committee. #SB21 #nmlegis Press release here: www.amigosbravos.org/wp-content/u...

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Water is life. #newmexico #riogrande #cleanwater4all