News
California Firm to Build Solar Panels in Belen
A California firm will build a solar panel production facility in Belen at a planned residential-industrial development that will buy the panels for a solar farm, Gov. Bill Richardson announced. "This is great news," the governor said Tuesday. "Economic development jobs are alive and well in New Mexico despite a bad national economy."
Down and Dirty
Opponents of the Desert Rock Power Plant say it's time to get over coal.
Old sites could get new life through renewable energy projects
EPA and New Mexico conduct workshop on revamping contaminated properties.
Local activists urge Obama administration to stop Desert Rock
Elouise Brown of Navajo Nation urges the new administration to appoint leaders who will fairly enforce matters of mining and health.
Wind options being studied for Desert Rock
A California company installs wind testing meters on the western part of Navajo Nation.
Indie filmmaker explores the issues behind Desert Rock
KNME highlights issues surrounding Desert Rock. Independent filmmaker Tony Estrada examines the issue in a segment filmed in the four-corners area of New Mexico, which already is home to two coal plants. Then, co-host David Alire Garcia sits down with both proponents and opponents of Desert Rock to discuss the pros and cons of the project, while co-host Gene Grant discusses renewable energy choices with experts in the field.
Should Uranium Mining Return to Grants?
In a video series airing this month, KNME explores the controversial issue of whether uranium mining should return to erstwhile boomtown, Grants, NM.
Group makes progress in protecting Chaco Canyon
Learn why some New Mexicans are seeking more information about a proposed to pave the road to Chaco Canyon, a world heritage site.
