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SB26-065, the SEED Act, would reduce the number one source of neonic pesticide pollution in the state by eliminating unnecessary seed coatings.

Eliminating unnecessary uses of toxic insecticides is the next step.

Tribal Nations protect and manage millions of acres of wetlands, which help improve water quality, curb the risk of floods, recharge groundwater, and store large amounts of carbon.

After years of advocacy, Albuquerque communities secured a long-overdue rule to protect against the cumulative impacts of air pollution. Now, it’s time to protect that rule.

A new report from Gridworks and more than 20 government, utility, business, and nonprofit stakeholders lays out key actions to reach emissions-free buildings in New Mexico.

Colorado's governor has released a new vision for reducing emissions from transportation, with a focus on expanding transportation options for all residents.

Proposed cumulative impacts rules have the potential to protect Colorado communities from oil and gas pollution—but they currently fall short.  

A look at Colorado provides examples of how to build a transportation system that is just, equitable, and sustainable.

I just had my lead service line replaced, and I couldn’t be happier.

The state’s Public Utility Commission approved the investment of $440 million dollars, mostly in energy efficiency and electrification to benefit Xcel Energy customers.

Pathways Initiative approves two-step approach to create independent governance for a west-wide electricity market.

This legislative session, Colorado once again solidified its place as a climate leader by taking on new and innovative approaches to reduce emissions and protect the environment.

Senate Bill 218 passes to ensure Colorado’s utilities meet growing customer demand for electric cars, trucks, homes, and appliances.

SB24-230 offers a tremendous opportunity to fund transit service through a fee on oil and gas production in Colorado—linking a key source of climate and ozone pollution with a key solution.

Colorado urgently needs to step up to safeguard our wetlands and streams left vulnerable by the Sackett decision.

This blog was co-authored by Sierra Club, Western Resource Advocates, Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, and NRDC.  

To realize this environmental progress, we need Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to sign four key measures—and we hope she will. 

Here are some of the initiatives we will be engaged in—and encouraging lawmakers and the governor to act on.