New Mexico bans new uranium mining leases in state lands, addressing legacy sites and community concerns.

The entities involved

• New Mexico →

  state of the United States of America

  • Educational issues are surfacing across multiple Western states, including policy gaps in high school programs, legislative action in Nevada, and college credit requirements in Arizona.Sun 21:39
  • Amtrak service is canceled and disrupted across parts of the Western US due to operational issues and flooding in New Mexico.Sun 20:51
• New Mexico Environment Department →

  state government agency responsible for "protecting and restoring the environment of the state of New Mexico to foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations"

  • The New Mexico Environment Department utilized the Secretary to announce new regulatory proposals.Sun 03:52
  • New Mexico enacted environmental rules through legislation passed by the Senate and House, involving the Trump administration.Sun 03:52

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