Southwest

New Mexico

New Mexico is ranked second in the country for crude oil production and 6th for natural gas production, and has increased production in recent years. However, the state is also ranked 9th in the country for electricity generation from wind power and has substantial solar and geothermal energy potential; renewables make up around half of in-state electricity generation, surpassing their legislative target of 40% by 2025. Net emissions decreased 26% from 2005-2021, but emissions from oil and gas are projected to continue increasing. The state also has the third-largest tribal land acreage in the country, much of which contains significant energy resources, and 44% of the state is a federally-designated Disadvantaged Community (DAC) — ranked 5th nationally.
GHG Reduction Targets
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2030 :

45%

Governor
Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
1/16/24 - 2/15/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member

22

Policies Enacted or In Progress
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40

Policy Opportunities
across 7 policy areas

Southwest

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This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in New Mexico

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45% by 2030

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Establishing Policies
Climate Governance and Equity
Climate Governance 2019
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New Mexico Climate Strategy: 2020 Progress and Recommendations

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Climate Governance 2020
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The 2005-2018 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory was published in October 2020.

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Climate Governance 2020
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Interagency Climate Change Task Force

Climate Change Bureau

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Climate Governance 2019
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Climate advisory bodies often write or advise on a state's climate plan, and make non-binding recommendations on climate policy design and implementation. The bodies can consist of all non-government members, or be a mix of government and non-government members.

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"Disproportionately impacted communities" are communities or populations of people for which multiple burdens, including environmental and socioeconomic stressors, inequity, poverty, high unemployment, pollution, or discrimination, may act to persistently and negatively affect their health, well-being, and environment; includes tribal communities, communities of color, low-income rural communities, native people, people of color, women, immigrants, youth, formerly incarcerated people, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.

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Environmental Justice and Equity 2021
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Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats.

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Environmental justice (EJ) community investment requirements help ensure communities most impacted by environmental burdens are benefitting equitably from public programs by requiring a certain percentage of funds and/or benefits from other policies are allocated to EJ communities.

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NMED – Environmental Justice Coordinator

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Environmental justice (EJ) advisory bodies are responsible for making recommendations on EJ policy, integrating EJ and equity principles into climate policy, and increasing public engagement. These bodies can consist of all non-government members, or be a mix of government and non-government members.

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Cumulative impact assessments determine the health and environmental impacts of renewing or granting a permit for certain pollution-generating facilities in environmental justice communities. Increased pollution burdens in communities may result in the permit application being denied.

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Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification.

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Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition.

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Just transition advisory bodies write or advise on a state's just transition plan or report, and make recommendations on ways to support affected workers, communities, and industries. The bodies can consist of all non-government members, or be a mix of government and non-government members.

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Just transition funds support initiatives and investments aimed at facilitating the equitable transition of workers and communities affected by shifts in industries or policies that transition from fossil fuels.

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The State Climate Policy Dashboard tracks only passed policies and does not include bills currently proposed in legislative sessions. The website is intended to illustrate the current status of policies for each state, as well as key resources and model states for each policy.

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