Carlos Matutes
@carlosmatutes.bsky.social
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BREAKING: #NMPol @govmlg.bsky.social & @jameskenney.bsky.social improperly pressuring water commissioners to green-light #fracking waste discharge to surface, groundwater
Emails reveal commissioners were told to vote to advance an oil & gas industry group's petition before hearing its merits.
Emails reveal commissioners were told to vote to advance an oil & gas industry group's petition before hearing its merits.
Gov’s office, NMED secretary improperly pressuring water commissioners to green-light fracking waste discharge to surface, groundwater - Western Environmental Law Center
Newly revealed emails show the governor’s office and New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Sec. James Kenney are inappropriately directing members of the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission...
westernlaw.org
September 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
BREAKING: #NMPol @govmlg.bsky.social & @jameskenney.bsky.social improperly pressuring water commissioners to green-light #fracking waste discharge to surface, groundwater
Emails reveal commissioners were told to vote to advance an oil & gas industry group's petition before hearing its merits.
Emails reveal commissioners were told to vote to advance an oil & gas industry group's petition before hearing its merits.
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We’re seeing record #s of people calling & writing @repgabevasquez.bsky.social to reject Trump’s dirty-air measures that would strip NM of its authority to adopt strong pollution protections.
In CD3? 🚨 PLEASE call 888-201-9377 or click sc.org/3YNheVp & tell Vasquez to put our kids’ air first!
In CD3? 🚨 PLEASE call 888-201-9377 or click sc.org/3YNheVp & tell Vasquez to put our kids’ air first!
Tell Rep. Vasquez to protect NM's authority to reduce vehicle pollution!
Rep. Vasquez wants to hear from constituents on whether he should vote with Republicans to kill states' ability to create stronger pollution standards for vehicles. Please tell him to vote NO on Repub...
sc.org
April 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We’re seeing record #s of people calling & writing @repgabevasquez.bsky.social to reject Trump’s dirty-air measures that would strip NM of its authority to adopt strong pollution protections.
In CD3? 🚨 PLEASE call 888-201-9377 or click sc.org/3YNheVp & tell Vasquez to put our kids’ air first!
In CD3? 🚨 PLEASE call 888-201-9377 or click sc.org/3YNheVp & tell Vasquez to put our kids’ air first!
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Bloquear #VehículosMásLimpios y #CamionesMásLimpios significa:
❌ Más contaminación
❌ Más gasto en gasolina
❌ Menos empleos
Dile al Congreso: protege nuestro futuro. #RutaCero
www.nrdc.org/sites/defaul...
¿Quieres que lo adapte para una historia de Instagram o Threads también?
❌ Más contaminación
❌ Más gasto en gasolina
❌ Menos empleos
Dile al Congreso: protege nuestro futuro. #RutaCero
www.nrdc.org/sites/defaul...
¿Quieres que lo adapte para una historia de Instagram o Threads también?
www.nrdc.org
April 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Bloquear #VehículosMásLimpios y #CamionesMásLimpios significa:
❌ Más contaminación
❌ Más gasto en gasolina
❌ Menos empleos
Dile al Congreso: protege nuestro futuro. #RutaCero
www.nrdc.org/sites/defaul...
¿Quieres que lo adapte para una historia de Instagram o Threads también?
❌ Más contaminación
❌ Más gasto en gasolina
❌ Menos empleos
Dile al Congreso: protege nuestro futuro. #RutaCero
www.nrdc.org/sites/defaul...
¿Quieres que lo adapte para una historia de Instagram o Threads también?
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Blocking states from setting #CleanerCars & #CleanerTrucks standards means:
❌ More pollution in our neighborhoods
❌ Higher gas bills
❌ Lost jobs in the clean auto sector
Tell Congress: protect our future. #RouteZero www.nrdc.org/sites/defaul...
❌ More pollution in our neighborhoods
❌ Higher gas bills
❌ Lost jobs in the clean auto sector
Tell Congress: protect our future. #RouteZero www.nrdc.org/sites/defaul...
www.nrdc.org
April 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Blocking states from setting #CleanerCars & #CleanerTrucks standards means:
❌ More pollution in our neighborhoods
❌ Higher gas bills
❌ Lost jobs in the clean auto sector
Tell Congress: protect our future. #RouteZero www.nrdc.org/sites/defaul...
❌ More pollution in our neighborhoods
❌ Higher gas bills
❌ Lost jobs in the clean auto sector
Tell Congress: protect our future. #RouteZero www.nrdc.org/sites/defaul...
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Trump owns 15 golf clubs and a whole political party, but you only get 2 dolls!
Trump on China: "They made a trillion dollars with Biden selling us stuff. Much of it we don't need. Somebody said, 'oh, the shelves are gonna be open.' Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls, and maybe the two dolls will cost a couple of bucks more."
April 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Trump owns 15 golf clubs and a whole political party, but you only get 2 dolls!
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So color me skeptical when our legislature convenes a bi-cameral committee to prepare for federal funding cuts. Will they likely do some good things? For sure. But I expect they'll also use the national crisis to shield O&G from long-needed climate & community reforms. sourcenm.com/2025/04/29/n...
New Mexico lawmakers brace for steep cuts to federal funding • Source New Mexico
A newly created legislative panel will examine potential federal funding cuts and consider ways to adapt to them if they become real.
sourcenm.com
April 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
So color me skeptical when our legislature convenes a bi-cameral committee to prepare for federal funding cuts. Will they likely do some good things? For sure. But I expect they'll also use the national crisis to shield O&G from long-needed climate & community reforms. sourcenm.com/2025/04/29/n...
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Iron law of O&G policy positions:
"When the international oil market is doing well it’s 'why would we want to hurt (regulate) this industry that is providing so much revenue' but when those prices slip it’s 'Why would we want to put further pressure on an industry that is suffering right now?'"
"When the international oil market is doing well it’s 'why would we want to hurt (regulate) this industry that is providing so much revenue' but when those prices slip it’s 'Why would we want to put further pressure on an industry that is suffering right now?'"
Oil-garchy: Big Oil Runs NM Legislature - ProgressNow NM
Big Oil's Power: the 2025 NMLeg did NOT pass the Clear Horizons Act, protection for our land, air & water by curbing toxic gases spewed by the oil and gas industry.
progressnownm.org
April 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Iron law of O&G policy positions:
"When the international oil market is doing well it’s 'why would we want to hurt (regulate) this industry that is providing so much revenue' but when those prices slip it’s 'Why would we want to put further pressure on an industry that is suffering right now?'"
"When the international oil market is doing well it’s 'why would we want to hurt (regulate) this industry that is providing so much revenue' but when those prices slip it’s 'Why would we want to put further pressure on an industry that is suffering right now?'"
So, state's rights wasn't *actually* about state's rights, was it? www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Protecting American Energy From State Overreach
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.
www.whitehouse.gov
April 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
So, state's rights wasn't *actually* about state's rights, was it? www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
NM House debating SB 73 (“Idaho Stop”)- Rep. Zamora seems to believe that car drivers should be able to hit cyclists without consequence.
But the bill passes regardless. Thank you, reasonable Representatives!!!
But the bill passes regardless. Thank you, reasonable Representatives!!!
March 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
NM House debating SB 73 (“Idaho Stop”)- Rep. Zamora seems to believe that car drivers should be able to hit cyclists without consequence.
But the bill passes regardless. Thank you, reasonable Representatives!!!
But the bill passes regardless. Thank you, reasonable Representatives!!!
This is part of why I choose to support @escapecollective.bsky.social
Real cycling Journalism by @caleyfretz.bsky.social
Worth the read, and your membership!
escapecollective.com/theres-a-wil...
Real cycling Journalism by @caleyfretz.bsky.social
Worth the read, and your membership!
escapecollective.com/theres-a-wil...
escapecollective.com
March 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This is part of why I choose to support @escapecollective.bsky.social
Real cycling Journalism by @caleyfretz.bsky.social
Worth the read, and your membership!
escapecollective.com/theres-a-wil...
Real cycling Journalism by @caleyfretz.bsky.social
Worth the read, and your membership!
escapecollective.com/theres-a-wil...
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A fierce advocate and a kind and giving mentor—we will remember him always for the fights he took on, his laughter, and his care for everyone around him. Sending love to his family, the people of Tucson, and the many generations he mentored. Rest in peace dear friend, we will miss you. 💔
March 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A fierce advocate and a kind and giving mentor—we will remember him always for the fights he took on, his laughter, and his care for everyone around him. Sending love to his family, the people of Tucson, and the many generations he mentored. Rest in peace dear friend, we will miss you. 💔
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We are absolutely devastated at the passing of Chairman Raúl Grijalva. Over his 20+ years in Congress, he championed the rights of our communities, Tribal nations, environmental justice, public lands, and the fight against climate change.
March 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
We are absolutely devastated at the passing of Chairman Raúl Grijalva. Over his 20+ years in Congress, he championed the rights of our communities, Tribal nations, environmental justice, public lands, and the fight against climate change.
Rest in power, Rep. Grijalva
grijalva.house.gov/statement-fr...
grijalva.house.gov/statement-fr...
Statement from the Office of Raúl M. Grijalva - Raúl Grijalva
The Office of the 7th District of Arizona is saddened to announce the passing of Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva. Rep. Grijalva fought a long and brave battle. He passed away this morning due to complica...
grijalva.house.gov
March 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Rest in power, Rep. Grijalva
grijalva.house.gov/statement-fr...
grijalva.house.gov/statement-fr...
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Pretty much sums up last night. What we are living through is NOT normal. Kudos to @repstansbury.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Pretty much sums up last night. What we are living through is NOT normal. Kudos to @repstansbury.bsky.social
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Cartoon by Benjamin Slyngstad
March 4, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Cartoon by Benjamin Slyngstad
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Take action RIGHT NOW for state level climate action in New Mexico, Taoseños!
February 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Take action RIGHT NOW for state level climate action in New Mexico, Taoseños!
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New:
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
February 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
New:
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
DOGE's spending has been secret.
No longer.
My colleagues have uncovered it.
www.propublica.org/article/doge...
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It’s been a LOT this week with the first DOGE Subcommittee in Oversight. ⬇️
But we’re excited to be headed home for the District Work Period—and to be taking the fight back home, celebrating Black History Month, meeting with community leaders, and doing all of the good work we do every day for NM!
But we’re excited to be headed home for the District Work Period—and to be taking the fight back home, celebrating Black History Month, meeting with community leaders, and doing all of the good work we do every day for NM!
February 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
It’s been a LOT this week with the first DOGE Subcommittee in Oversight. ⬇️
But we’re excited to be headed home for the District Work Period—and to be taking the fight back home, celebrating Black History Month, meeting with community leaders, and doing all of the good work we do every day for NM!
But we’re excited to be headed home for the District Work Period—and to be taking the fight back home, celebrating Black History Month, meeting with community leaders, and doing all of the good work we do every day for NM!
Thank you, @senatorwirth.bsky.social !
Huge kudos to @senatorwirth.bsky.social for his expert leadership!
SB 21/22 would restore New Mexico water quality protections to the same level that existed for decades, starting in 1972 w/passage of the Clean Water Act, b/f SCOTUS eroded them, most recently in 2023 Sackett v. EPA. #NMleg #NMpol
SB 21/22 would restore New Mexico water quality protections to the same level that existed for decades, starting in 1972 w/passage of the Clean Water Act, b/f SCOTUS eroded them, most recently in 2023 Sackett v. EPA. #NMleg #NMpol
Bill to restore clean water protections, safeguard drinking water passes second committee - Western Environmental Law Center
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-3 to pass SB 21, a substitute bill combining SB 21 and SB22. The bill will provide critical protections for New Mexico waters. The bills earlier passed th...
westernlaw.org
February 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Thank you, @senatorwirth.bsky.social !
#NMLeg
SB 21/22 New Mexico has been abandoned by the federal government- over 90% of our surface waters are no longer protected by the EPA. These two bills bring control and protection back to Mew Mexicans!
SB 21/22 New Mexico has been abandoned by the federal government- over 90% of our surface waters are no longer protected by the EPA. These two bills bring control and protection back to Mew Mexicans!
February 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
#NMLeg
SB 21/22 New Mexico has been abandoned by the federal government- over 90% of our surface waters are no longer protected by the EPA. These two bills bring control and protection back to Mew Mexicans!
SB 21/22 New Mexico has been abandoned by the federal government- over 90% of our surface waters are no longer protected by the EPA. These two bills bring control and protection back to Mew Mexicans!
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Kathleen Sgamma is an instrument of the oil & gas industry. Her (unsurprising) nomination serves Trump’s abandonment of science-based climate and conservation action.
Public lands, clean air and water, wildlife, & communities will suffer as a result.
Public lands, clean air and water, wildlife, & communities will suffer as a result.
Trump has nominated Kathleen Sgamma, the president of the Denver-based Western Energy Alliance, to be director of Bureau of Land Management. Sgamma’s oil and gas trade group has long advocated for greater industry access to the 700 million acres BLM federal lands mostly in the West.
February 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Kathleen Sgamma is an instrument of the oil & gas industry. Her (unsurprising) nomination serves Trump’s abandonment of science-based climate and conservation action.
Public lands, clean air and water, wildlife, & communities will suffer as a result.
Public lands, clean air and water, wildlife, & communities will suffer as a result.
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Thousands of investors in Trump’s crypto scheme lost $2 billion in just weeks while the Trump Organization racked up $100 million in trading fees.
Just so happens that the CFPB, which Trump is trying to kill, recently announced new regulations for the crypto industry.
Hello?
Just so happens that the CFPB, which Trump is trying to kill, recently announced new regulations for the crypto industry.
Hello?
Trump and His Family Earned Millions From Trump Coin While 810,000 Others Lost Money: Report
Donald Trump and early investors have earned millions from $TRUMP coin while 813,294 wallets have registered $2 billion in collective losses.
www.rollingstone.com
February 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Thousands of investors in Trump’s crypto scheme lost $2 billion in just weeks while the Trump Organization racked up $100 million in trading fees.
Just so happens that the CFPB, which Trump is trying to kill, recently announced new regulations for the crypto industry.
Hello?
Just so happens that the CFPB, which Trump is trying to kill, recently announced new regulations for the crypto industry.
Hello?
#NMLeg Senate Judiciary Committee will be hearing Senate Bill 21 and 22, Surface Water Permitting legislation.
These two bills are essential to protect our surface waters after SCOTUS stripped 95% of New Mexico’s surface waters of federal protections.
These two bills are essential to protect our surface waters after SCOTUS stripped 95% of New Mexico’s surface waters of federal protections.
February 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
#NMLeg Senate Judiciary Committee will be hearing Senate Bill 21 and 22, Surface Water Permitting legislation.
These two bills are essential to protect our surface waters after SCOTUS stripped 95% of New Mexico’s surface waters of federal protections.
These two bills are essential to protect our surface waters after SCOTUS stripped 95% of New Mexico’s surface waters of federal protections.