New Mexico gains 6 rigs as US rig count rises to 1,032
Associated Press | May 4, 2018
The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 11 this week to 1,032.
At this time a year ago there were 877 active rigs.
Read moreNew Mexico's Record-Breaking Oil Production Numbers for February 2018
State of New Mexico | NM State KRWG | May 2, 2018
Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico oil production for February 2018 set an all-time record of 588,000 barrels per day, according the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Read moreMayor’s water use is 8 times the average Santa Fe home
Daniel J. Chacón | The New Mexican | April 21, 2018
Earlier this month, Mayor Alan Webber challenged Santa Fe residents to reduce water consumption as part of a campaign to help the city claim the title of the most water-wise municipality in the nation.
Read moreCourt Tosses Activists' Claims Against BLM, San Juan Drilling
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought forward by a band of environmental activist groups against the United States Bureau of Land Management.
Read moreChevron donates $50K for Carlsbad Water Park renovation
Carlsbad Current-Argus Staff | Carlsbad Current-Argus | April 24, 2018
Chevron donated $50,000 Monday to the City of Carlsbad for improvements of the Carlsbad Water Park.
Read moreState Energy Secretary Says Oil Is Coming Back Strong
Megan Petersen | Daily Times | April 16, 2018
The cabinet secretary of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department has told local oil and gas officials that things are continuing to look up for the industry — particularly in oil prices and production — in the aftermath of a regional recession.
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