New Mexico
Governor
Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
26
36
Southwest
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
- In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
- Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in New Mexico
Climate Policies in New Mexico
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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| Enacted |
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45% by 2030 Relative to 2005 levels Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2019 | |
| Enacted |
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New Mexico Climate Strategy: 2020 Progress and Recommendations Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2020 | |
| Enacted |
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The 2005-2021 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory was published in December 2024. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2024 | |
| Enacted |
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Interagency Climate Change Task Force Climate Change Bureau Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2019 | |
| Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | ||
| Enacted |
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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. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2021 | |
| Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| Enacted |
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NMED – Environmental Justice Coordinator Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
| Enacted |
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Empower and Collaborate - New Mexico’s Economic Path Forward Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | 2023 | |
| Enacted |
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Just Transition Advisor within the Economic Development Department Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | 2023 | |
| Enacted |
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Sustainable Economy Task Force and Sustainable Economy Advisory Council Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | 2021 | |
| Enacted |
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The Energy Trandistion Act Displaced Worker Assistance Fund offers eligible displaced workers the option of choosing between a one-time wage differential payment or a program that will support training, education or apprenticeship for up to two years. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | 2019 |