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
All targets relative to 2005
levels
2030
45%
Governor
Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democrat)
Governor
Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
1/21/25 - 3/22/25
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
26
36
Southwest
4 states
This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
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- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
The colored bars indicate the status for each policy on the Dashboard, viewed across seven policy areas.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in New Mexico
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Climate Policies in New Mexico
Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | Year Enacted | |
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The New Mexico Healthy Soils Program provides grants to implement on-the-ground projects that improve soil health and maximize biodiversity. Establishing Policies
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Natural and Working Lands
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Agriculture | 2019 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Agriculture technical assistance programs provide state-driven technical assistance, apprenticeship and mentorship programs, and support securing additional funding for farmers to increase uptake of soil health practices. |
Natural and Working Lands
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Agriculture |