by Janiece Jonsin | Jul 27, 2020 | News, Press Releases
On July 27, 2020 the New Mexico Environmental Law Center is proud to announce and welcome Dr. Virginia Necochea as the organization’s new Executive Director. Dr. Virginia Necochea is a long-time educator, researcher, writer, and community advocate. She is the former...
by Janiece Jonsin | Jul 9, 2020 | News, Press Releases
On July 9, 2020 the New Mexico Environmental Law Center (the Law Center) stands in solidarity with a broad alliance of environmental justice groups, activists, allies, and partners from across the country. This week, the Law Center released a call to action...
by Janiece Jonsin | Jun 24, 2020 | News, Press Releases
On Tuesday June 23, 2020 Today three New Mexico based organizations – Amigos Bravos, the New Mexico Acequia Association, and Gila Resources Information Project – joined together to appeal the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of...
by Janiece Jonsin | Apr 28, 2020 | News, Press Releases
On March 31, 2020, the Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, rescinded its prior determination that the permit application for the Copper Flat Mine is technically complete. According to the MMD’s order, the mining...
by Janiece Jonsin | Feb 3, 2020 | News, Press Releases
Our clients, the Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP), New Mexico Voices for Children, New Mexico State Senator Mimi Stewart, New Mexico State Senator Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, New Mexico State Representative G. Andrés Romero, and three residents of the impacted area...
by Janiece Jonsin | Jan 14, 2020 | News, Press Releases
Today, January 14, 2020, we are announcing a change in leadership at the Law Center. The announcement from Douglas Meiklejohn provides details about this transition. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Doug, Board member Susanne...
