New Mexico

Geothermal

How to bring a geothermal well back from the dead

Startup Zanskar has created one of the most productive geothermal wells in the U.S. by squeezing more life out of a power plant that had been in decline for years.

By Molly Taft .

4 August 2026

Geothermal well site at at dusk or sunrise, with a lights shining on worksite — (Zanskar)

Geothermal

Geothermal energy gets boost from new coalition of Western governors

Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah are joining forces to accelerate deployment of clean, around-the-clock geothermal energy in the region.

By Maria Gallucci . 21 May 2026
Politics

Sen. Martin Heinrich of N.M. on trying to save clean energy incentives

Heinrich spoke at a Canary Media live event about Democrats' push to improve the big budget bill and keep support for renewables and other advanced energy tech.

By Canary Staff . 13 June 2025
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New Mexico utilities trying to overcharge on community solar, regulators say

Both the state utility regulator and clean energy advocates say utilities are intending to charge or limit community solar customers in ways they shouldn't be.

By Megan Gleason . 18 October 2022
ENN

In San Juan Basin, cultural, economic bonds slow fossil fuel transition

Coal, oil and gas extraction brought generations of boom-and-bust prosperity to New Mexico’s San Juan Basin. The region’s history with fossil fuels looms over conversations about how to diversify its economy.

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 30 June 2022
ENN

Will carbon capture help clean New Mexico’s power, or delay its transition?

A virtually unknown company has a $1.4 billion plan to extend the life of New Mexico’s largest coal-fired power plant by installing carbon capture. Critics say it’s likely to be a costly distraction from the state’s just transition.

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 29 June 2022
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New Mexico’s coal transition law still faces an uncertain timeline

Drought and supply chain problems have left the state short on renewable power, while rising gas prices and a carbon capture plan have prolonged the life of the coal-fired power plant at the heart of the landmark law.

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 28 June 2022
ENN

New Mexico's hydrogen plan could subsidize fossil fuels over clean energy

The Hydrogen Hub Act hopes to help New Mexico solve its reliance on fossil fuels. But is hydrogen just another dirty energy option?

By Lindsay Fendt . 5 January 2022
ENN

New Mexico could be a clean energy epicenter — if it can diversify from oil and gas

The state's dependence on oil and gas revenue is cited as an argument for both continuing to prop up the industry and diversifying with wind and solar.

By J. Weston Phippen . 22 June 2021
ENN

Southwest utilities bet on solar, storage for resilience against wildfires

In Taos, New Mexico, the Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is constructing multiple solar and storage projects to provide local generation and backup power in the event of transmission lines being disrupted.

By Allen Best . 8 June 2021
ENN

Oil and gas funding complicates New Mexico's clean energy transition

The industry funds everything from campaigns to government functions in New Mexico, and both Democratic and Republican lawmakers are hesitant to cut ties.

By Lindsay Fendt . 21 May 2021