Our Land

As the country reels from the spread of the novel coronavirus, federal regulators say they can’t keep up with the enforcement of environmental laws. They’re also mounting a push-back campaign against press reports and lawmakers who questioned the new policy.   Last Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emailed that because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,…

This week, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a public health order mandating that New Mexicans stay home—going out only when it’s “absolutely necessary for their health, safety, or welfare”—and clarifying which businesses are considered essential and can stay open during the COVID-19 emergency.  Places like gyms, community centers, playgrounds and many parks are now closed.…