A nuclear waste repository near Carlsbad was approved by the federal government to mine out more space for waste disposal, in line with the state of New Mexico’s 10-year operations permit issued in 2023.
A state regulation adopted earlier this year required oil and gas operators report to local government agencies all fluids used in drilling for fossil fuels – and if they contain a suite of substances known as “forever chemicals.”
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), announced the refunds on Friday, Aug. 22 in response to the recent withdrawal of the Sport and Unlimited race classes from the 2025 debut event in Roswell.
Nancy Bartlit spent her career telling the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer and New Mexico’s unique role in nuclear weapons and World War II, linking the history with Los Alamos and uplifting her community.