The first Environmental Improvement Board hearing is happening Monday, September 22nd, 2025, and it’s the perfect time to tell the Board to support the strongest possible clean transportation fuel program.
New Mexico has a real opportunity to lead here. As the second largest producer of oil and gas in the country, a strong clean transportation fuel program may encourage other states to follow what we do.
You can participate either personally or virtually. Here are some other important details around participation:
When:
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- September 22nd through October 3rd & November 17th onward
Where:
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- Willie Ortiz Building, Willie Ortiz Auditorium, 2600 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Public Comments:
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- Oral comments are preferred, but written comments are accepted
Comment Times:
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- 1:00 PM daily during the hearing
- One hour at 6:00 PM on September 22nd, September 29th, and November 17th
- Comments are limited to 3 minutes.
How to Comment:
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- Email Pamela Jones (Pamela.Jones@env.nm.gov) with preferred day/time.
- Log on during the hearing and raise a virtual hand to speak.
- Sign up in person at the hearing room to speak.
Written Comments:
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- Use the Public Comment Portal: [Submit Here]
Virtual Link:
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- Join by Webex
- https://nmed-oit.webex.com/nmed-oit/j.php?MTID=ma84aa272f5a201daaf9bbe6f5eb109f2
- Meeting number: 2869 741 1059
- Password: eib2523
- Join by Phone
- +1-415-655-0001
- Access code: 2869 741 1059
- Join by Webex
The fossil fuel industry wants to weaken the program by adopting a rule that does not credit electric vehicles, or EVs, for their full climate benefits. The industry is also pushing for a definition of “clean” energy that would allow climate polluting fuels in the program.
We need the Environmental Improvement Board to hear loud and clear that the public wants the strongest program possible, based on the science and economics of clean fuels and support for public transit.
This Board’s action is particularly important given the federal government’s attempts to roll back regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. The Board has an opportunity to pass a program that truly cuts emissions, supports jobs here at home, and promotes healthier air for New Mexicans. The Board can meet this mandate by adopting a strong, effective rule that keeps the benefits in New Mexico.
We need your help to show the Board the public is watching and expecting them to do what is best for the climate and New Mexico’s communities.
If you’d like to review some talking points, click here.