Susan Montoya Bryan
US nuclear repository is among federally owned spots identified for renewable energy projects
The U.S. Energy Department plans to lease land at New Mexico's nuclear waste site for solar energy with NextEra Energy.
Navajo Nation changes tribal law regulating uranium transport
Native American group approves stronger legislation after revival of uranium mining operation that sees radioactive material moved over reservation.
Challenge to $10B SunZia energy transmission project dismissed
A US judge has dismissed Native American tribes and environmentalists who sought to halt construction of a $10bn energy transmission line
Navajo Nation in U.S. approves proposed settlement to secure Colorado River water
The latest settlement talks were driven in part by worsening impacts from climate change and demands on the river like those that have...
US dedicates $60m to saving water along the Rio Grande as flows shrink and demands grow
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The U.S. government is dedicating $60 million over the next few years to projects along the Rio Grande in southern...
New Mexico reaches record settlement over natural gas flaring
Ameredev agrees to $24.5 million pay-out after burning off enough gas to supply 17,000 homes for a year.
Native American tribes want US appeals court to weigh in on $10B SunZia energy transmission project
Native American tribes and environmentalists want a U.S. appeals court to weigh in on their request to halt construction along part of the...
US court rejects a request by tribes to block $10B energy line
Judge rules that Native Americans are years too late in bringing claim that transmission line would violate "culturally significant" valley.
New Mexico electric vehicle mandates to remain in place as auto dealers fight the new rules
State regulators denied an effort to derail implementation of new rules requiring New Mexico auto dealers to provide a higher number of EVs...
Uranium is being mined near the Grand Canyon as prices soar and the US pushes for more nuclear power
The largest uranium producer in the United States is ramping up work just south of Grand Canyon National Park on a long-contested project.
