NMED Press Releases

Press Release Inquiries Contact:
Jim Winchester
NMED Public Information Officer
(505) 231-8800
email. jim.winchester@state.nm.us

NMED Issues Mandatory “Boil Water Advisory” for Pine Springs Summer Camp in Otero County (June 19, 2012)

NMED Adds Ski Apache to Mandatory Boil Water Advisory List for Little Bear Fire Burn Area (June 19, 2012)

New Mexico Environment Department, Surface Water Quality Bureau Proposes Total Maximum Daily Loads (Tmdls) For Upper Rio Grande Watershed - Notice of a 30-Day Public Comment Period and Community Meeting (June 19, 2012) [Flyer]

NMED And EMNRD To Offer Free Water Testing in Santa Fe County (June 18, 2012)

Environment Department Issues Boil Water Advisory for Enchanted Forest Water Corporation, Bonita Park Nazarene Conference Center, and Villa Madonna (June 16, 2012)

Environment and Health Departments Announce Smoke Advisory Still in Effect; Smoke Trajectories Available Online (June 13, 2012)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission To Hold Public Meeting on License Application for Uranium Operation in New Mexico (June 12, 2012)

Environment Department Issues “Drinking Water Conservation Request” and “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for evacuees after the Little Bear Fire (June 11, 2012)

Four Corners Air Quality Group to Hold Regular Public Meeting in Farmington (May 24, 2012)

Smoke Advisory Issues for Areas Affected by Wildfires in Gila Wilderness (May 24, 2012)

New Mexico Environment Department Proposes Changes to Santa Fe River Water Quality Standards (May 21, 2012)

Air Quality Bureau Seeks Feedback on Services (May 17, 2012)

New Mexico Environment Department Settles Compliance Order Issued to Southwest Tire Processors, Inc. (May 11, 2012)

Environment Department Lifts “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for Lybrook MDWCA Water System (May 10, 2012)

State Provides Amnesty to Eliminate Dangerous Cesspools (May 10, 2012)

Water Quality Control Commission Approves Standards Changes For 62 New Mexico Lakes (April 24, 2012)

Environment Department Issues "Water Advisory" for the Village of Columbus (April 23, 2012)

Environment Department Lifts “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for New Mexico Water Works Water System (April 16, 2012)

Environment Department Issues "Precautionary Boil Water Advisory" for New Mexico Waterworks water system (April 12, 2012)

Water Quality Control Commission To Consider Changes To New Mexico Water Quality Standards (April 5, 2012)

Environment Department Issues Solid Waste Facility Permit for City of Socorro Landfill (April 5, 2012)

State, Industry Fix Septic Tank Problems for Low Income Families (March 27, 2012)

Environment Department Secretary Approves Zia Star Voluntary Protection Program Status for NuStar Energy (March 27, 2012)

Revised Petroleum Storage Tank Regulations Take Effect (March 26, 2012)

Environment Department Assists in Cleanup of Hazardous Material At Former Luna Lodge Site in Albuquerque (March 22, 2012)

Environment Department Lifts “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for Village of Questa (March 21, 2012)

NMED Hosting Free Water Testing For Private Wells in Lincoln County (March 19, 2012) Ruidoso Water Fair Flyer

Environment Department Issues “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for Village of Questa (March 16, 2012)

State Environment Department Alerts Luna County Residents Of Risks Associated With Dust Storms (March 14, 2012)

State Environment Department Alerts Doña Ana County Residents Of Risks Associated With Dust Storms (March 14, 2012)

Rate of Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses for Private Industries in New Mexico Decreased in 2010 Compared to 2009 (March 13, 2012)
Appendix - 2010 Annual Survey

Environment Department Issues PSA and Reminder to Residents: Open Burning of Most Household Waste is Illegal (March 13, 2012)
Addtional: Open Burning PSA Script

Environment Secretary Leads Coalition Visit to D.C.to Seek More Cleanup Funding For LANL and WIPP (March 7, 2012)

Environment Department Proposes Water Quality Standards Changes For The Lower Dry Cimarron River And 62 Lakes (February 23, 2012)

Wildlife and Habitat Natural Resource Damage Case Settled for Freeport-McMoRan Mines (February 21, 2012)

NMED Director Appointed to Federal Worker Health Board (February 16, 2012)

New Mexico Environment Department Announces Special Honors For Staff (February 10, 2012)

New Mexico Air Quality Bureau’s Annual Smoke Management Meeting (February 9, 2012)

Environment Department Seeks Applicants for Recycling and Illegal Dumping Grants (February 3, 2012)

New Mexico OSHA and NMOGA Announce Collaborative Effort To Increase Worker Safety (January 25, 2012)

Free Water Testing for Residents of Santa Fe County with Private Wells (January 25, 2012)

Environment Department Lifts "Precautionary Boil Water Advisory" for Timberon Water& Sanitation District (January 19, 2012)

Environment Department Issues “Precautionary Boil Water Advisory” for Timberon Water & Sanitation District (January 11, 2012)

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