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New Mexico appeals court rejects lawsuit against oil and gas regulators
- On June 3, 2025, a court in New Mexico declined to uphold a lawsuit filed in Santa Fe that aimed to challenge the state's regulations on pollution from oil and gas activities.
- The suit, brought by environmental groups and some children, claimed the state failed to prevent pollution in violation of a constitutional amendment.
- The court ruled the amendment does not grant enforceable individual rights to a pollution-free environment, affirming policymaking as a legislative responsibility amid the oil surge in the Permian Basin.
- Attorney Gail Evans condemned the ruling, arguing that it weakens fundamental constitutional protections and may result in greater environmental contamination and related health concerns. She also revealed intentions to challenge the decision before the state Supreme Court.
- The ruling highlights ongoing debate in New Mexico over environmental protections and economic growth and could set a precedent for similar cases in other states.
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New Mexico court says oil and gas oversight falls to lawmakers, not judges
A New Mexico appeals court dismissed a case challenging the state’s oversight of oil and gas pollution, saying it’s up to lawmakers — not judges — to balance environmental protection with resource extraction.Morgan Lee reports for The Associated Press.In short:A 2023 lawsuit brought by environmental groups accused New Mexico officials of violating the state constitution’s pollution-control clause by failing to prevent oil and gas pollution.The a…
Court of Appeals rejects lawsuit targeting NM's oil and gas pollution enforcement
SANTA FE — The state Court of Appeals on Tuesday dismissed a landmark lawsuit that could have halted oil and gas drilling in New Mexico, the nation’s second-highest oil producing state. While the ruling is expected to be appealed, it dealt a blow to plaintiffs who claimed the state’s failure to enact strict pollution control measures had led to damaging health issues. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to …
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gpkmedia.comNew Mexico Appeals Court orders dismissal of oil and gas pollution lawsuit
A pumpjack operates north of Carlsbad, NM. The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the state violated the state constituion and failied to protect residents from oil and gas pollution.(Photo by Jerry Redfern / Capital & Main)The New Mexico Court of Appeals ordered a lower court Tuesday to toss a case alleging that state officials failed to protect residents from oil and gas pollution in violation of the New Mexico Sta…
Appeals court rejects pollution lawsuit against oil industry
Appeals court rejects pollution lawsuit against oil industryThe state court of appeals ruled that New Mexico law does not offer the protection that advocates sought in their suit. SANTA FE, N.M. — It’s a loss today for some advocates — including some children — who sued the state. They claimed New Mexico wasn’t doing enough to prevent pollution from oil and gas drilling. On Tuesday, the state court of appeals ruled New Mexico law doesn’t offer t…
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New Mexico appeals court rejects lawsuit against oil and gas regulators
A New Mexico appeals court has rejected a lawsuit alleging that the nation’s No. 2 oil state failed to meet constitutional provisions for protecting against oil and gas industry pollution.
New Mexico Appeals Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Oil and Gas Regulators Over Industry Pollution
A New Mexico appeals court rejected a lawsuit alleging that the nation’s No. 2 oil-producing state failed to meet constitutional provisions for protecting against oil and gas industry pollution, in an opinion Tuesday. Environmental advocates vowed to appeal the matter to the state’s top court. A panel of three judges on the New Mexico Court of Appeals found that it was beyond the judiciary’s authority to weigh whether the pollution controls are …
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