New Mexico’s nationally leading oil and gas emissions rule becomes law

Rule will eliminate hundreds of millions of pounds of emissions annually

SANTA FE — A nationally leading rule over the oil and gas industry that will cut harmful air emissions by 260 million pounds is now state law – a fulfillment of one of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s first commitments made in office. The rule, which was developed with input from over 520 stakeholders representing industry, environmental groups and the public, was published in the state register this week. The rule will go into effect on Aug. 5, 2022.