With school just around the corner, NMOGA is celebrating education by giving five lucky students a special prize pack and a pizza party for their class. We encourage everyone to enter the Ultimate Backpack Giveaway before the September 19th deadline.
We are also excited to highlight the incredible work of our Energizing Our Future (EOF) foundation. EOF was honored to work with legislators throughout the state, New Mexico United, Albuquerque Public Schools, RioTECH, and the New Mexico Society of Association Executives to support student success. NMOGA and our members also led discussions on AI and economic development and collaborated to build meaningful partnerships in July.
If you don't already follow NMOGA on social media, make sure to check out our pages on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. In addition to highlighting the important role our industry plays in the economy, we share how our member companies are supporting environmentally-friendly innovation and contributing significantly to everyday life in New Mexico.
Ultimate Backpack Giveaway
As we kick off the new school year, NMOGA is celebrating students with the Ultimate Backpack Giveaway! We're giving five hard-working students an incredible back-to-school prize pack that includes:
📱 An iPad
⌨️ A keyboard
✏️ Full school supplies
🍕 A pizza party for their classroom!
Go to www.nmoga.org/backpack2025 to enter the Ultimate Backpack Giveaway! The deadline to enter is Friday, September 19, 2025.
Giving Back
NMOGA + Speaker of the House + United = A Powerful Play for Kids in Need
NMOGA and Energizing our Future, NMOGA’s 501c3, partnered with Speaker of the House Javier Martínez and New Mexico United soccer to host a high-energy clinic for more than 40 youth involved in the Albuquerque Public Schools’ McKinney Vento Program, a program offering services and support for children, youth, and their families who experience homelessness.
A special thank you to Speaker Javier Martínez, Superintendent Gabriella Blakey, the McKinney-Vento team, New Mexico United, and NMOGA membership for their collaboration and commitment to making this event a success. We look forward to more clinics in the future.
Read more about the event here.
NMOGA Tours RioTECH with Industry & Lawmakers
As part of our community engagement efforts, NMOGA hosted a private tour of Rio Rancho Public Schools’ new RioTECH campus, a Career and Technical Education (CTE) hub focused on preparing students for careers in construction, energy, IT, media arts, and skilled trades.
The event convened NMOGA members, business allies, and bipartisan legislators to explore how industry and education can collaborate to support workforce readiness and New Mexico’s economic future.
A special thank you to Senator Craig Brandt and Representative Catherine Cullen for their support and participation. We're proud to promote CTE education that prepares students for post-high school success!
NMOGA Hosts Luncheon to Strengthen Community Engagement Across New Mexico
NMOGA recently hosted a luncheon aimed at strengthening collaboration across various sectors. The gathering included NMOGA CEO Missi Currier, CEO of the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails Celia Tellez, and leadership from the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce.
The conversation centered on building meaningful partnerships that support community development, leadership opportunities for New Mexico youth, and stronger alignment between industry and civic organizations. By bringing together representatives from the oil and gas industry, youth-serving nonprofits, and chambers of commerce, we are identifying shared priorities and exploring new ways to support the people of New Mexico.
NMOGA Participates in NMSAE Policy Forum with APS Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey
NMOGA attended the Policy Forum hosted by the New Mexico Society of Association Executives (NMSAE), featuring Gabriella Durán Blakey, Superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools (APS), the largest school district in New Mexico, serving nearly 80,000 students.
The forum centered on the rollout of APS’s new career academies, an initiative designed to better connect students with real-world opportunities across New Mexico’s diverse industries. We appreciate APS and NMSAE for facilitating this important conversation and look forward to contributing to workforce initiatives that benefit both students and our state’s economic future.
Opinion - Carlsbad Current Argus
New Mexico’s Energy Industry Is Leading the Way on Climate Progress
By Missi Currier
Carlsbad Current Argus, July 17, 2025
Throughout New Mexico’s oil and gas basins, a transition continues—one that is reshaping the narrative around energy production and environmental stewardship.
Late last year, analysis from S&P Global Commodity Insights revealed that methane emissions in the Permian Basin have declined so significantly that the reduction is equivalent to the annual carbon emissions avoided by every electric vehicle in the United States. This is not just a milestone—it’s transformation and innovation.
Just last month, the Center for Western Priorities published a report showing that the number of spills in the Permian Basin dropped by 10% between 2023 and 2024, even as oil and gas production surged. This means we are producing more energy with fewer emissions—a testament to the innovation, investment, and commitment of our industry.
This achievement is the result of years of hard work, investment, and innovation by the men and women of New Mexico’s oil and gas industry to meet and exceed environmental standards and regulations. Our companies are creating and embracing cutting-edge technologies, from satellite monitoring and infrared cameras to advanced leak detection and repair systems. They’ve modernized infrastructure, improved operational practices, and collaborated with regulators and environmental experts to ensure that emissions are minimized at every stage of production.
These efforts are not simply good for the environment—they’re good for New Mexico. The oil and gas industry contributes more than $13billion annually to the state budget, funding public education, healthcare, and infrastructure. In fact, nearly one-third of New Mexico’s General Fund comes from oil and gas revenues, meaning every New Mexican benefits from the industry. That means every student in a public school, every patient in a state-funded clinic, and every family driving on a paved road is benefiting from the responsible development of our natural resources.
Critics often frame the energy industry as part of the climate problem. But the data tells a different story: we are increasingly part of the solution. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and reducing its emissions is one of the fastest ways to slow the pace of global warming. The progress made here is not just good for New Mexico—it’s good for the planet.
By continuing to lead in both energy production and environmental performance, we are ensuring a prosperous and sustainable future for all New Mexicans for generations to come.
We still have work to do. But let’s recognize the strides we’ve made. Let’s celebrate that New Mexico is proving that energy development and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. And let’s continue to lead the way—because the world needs us, and we are proud to produce responsible energy for all.
New Hobbs Flight to Dallas
Public charter air carrier JSX is now offering direct flights between Dallas Love Field and Hobbs, NM. This new flight will save time for business and leisure travelers alike, eliminating the hours-long drive to other regional airports and making access to New Mexico's Permian Basin faster, easier, and more comfortable than ever.
This exciting development was made possible through a strategic partnership with the Economic Development Corporation of Lea County, the City of Hobbs, and Lea County. Click here for more information.
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Register to Vote
Voting in primary and general elections is a right and responsibility. New Mexico now allows independent voters to participate in primary elections without changing their voter registration to a major party, giving New Mexicans another opportunity to participate in the democratic process and make their voice heard.
CLICK HERE to check your voter registration today!
Thank you,
New Mexico Oil & Gas Association
