Tribal Environmental Justice Specialist

https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/ecmd/climate-change-task-force/

https://www.governor.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/EO_2019-003.pdf

In January 2019, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued Executive Order 2019-003 on Climate Change and Waste Prevention, which created the state Interagency Climate Change Task Force and included directives for agencies to incorporate climate mitigation and adaptation practices into their policies and operations.

https://www.ose.state.nm.us/DroughtTaskForce

https://www.governor.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Executive-Order-2020-084.pdf

Governors Gary Johnson, Bill Richardson, Susana Martinez and Michelle Lujan-Grisham all took Executive action to combat Drought in New Mexico. The Drought Task Force is chaired by the State Engineer and includes cabinet secretaries from several state agencies.

https://nmpwrc.nmsu.edu/about/government-advisory-board.html

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/19%20Regular/bills/house/HB0546.html

The mission of the Produced Water Government Advisory Board (PWGAB) is to “Advance scientific research and technology development required to guide the development of science-based state and national policies and regulations for the treatment and fit-for-purpose reuse of oil and gas produced water.” The PWGAB is pursuing the reuse of produced water to supplement fresh water supplies and reduce or eliminate the use of fresh water in oil and gas development.

https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/riograndetrailcommission/

https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/2015/chapter-9/article-5c/section-9-5c-1

In 2015, the Rio Grande Trail bill was signed into law. In July 2015, the commission was established to define and recommend viable path routes of the Rio Grande Trail, mitigate challenges related to its establishment and define and recommend other features, facilities and enhancements needed on the trail. Tribes have primacy and are stewards of the Rio Grande for several reaches. IAD is working to ensure that this Commission respects Tribal Sovereignty and informs both the public and the Tribes, Nations and Pueblos this trail will not encroach on tribal land, and that substantive collaboration is undertaken to ensure tribal issues and interests are addressed.

https://www.nmoutside.com/ord-team

https://casetext.com/statute/new-mexico-statutes-1978/chapter-9-executive-department/article-15-economic-development-department/section-9-15-142-outdoor-recreation-advisory-committee-creation-membership-duties 

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed New Mexico’s Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) into law on April 2, 2019. At the time, ORD joined a dozen other states committed to growing and championing the outdoor recreation economy, which (is) as an immensely powerful engine to grow wealth and job opportunities in our state. Written into the law was the first-ever Outdoor Equity Fund, a grant intended to help disadvantaged youth get outside.

https://edd.newmexico.gov/about-us/setf/

https://legiscan.com/NM/text/SB112/id/2247555

Senate Bill 112 established the Sustainable Economy Taskforce (SET Force). The bill requires that the SET Force develop a strategic plan to transition the state economy away from reliance on natural resource extraction.

https://www.nmfinance.com/water-trust-board/

https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/2021/chapter-72/article-4a/section-72-4a-4/ 

The 2001 Legislature enacted the Water Project Finance Act which created the Water Project Fund in the New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) and charged the NMFA with administration of the Fund and the Water Trust Board (WTB). The WTB is a diverse 16-member board that recommends to the Legislature projects to be funded through the Water Project Fund.

https://engagenmwater.org/

Senate Bill 337 authorizes the Interstate Stream Commission to make loans and grants for regional water planning; and requires the Interstate Stream Commission to make rules and guidelines for regional water planning, provides duties of regional water planning entities, and protects priority administration and water rights owners. The Act also requires the Commission to work with Indian Affairs Department to establish an advisory council for taking into account in the regional water security program tribal sovereignty, tribal water rights and the water needs of tribal communities.

https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/wipp-transportation-safety-program/the-radioactive-waste-consultation-task-force/

https://casetext.com/statute/new-mexico-statutes-1978/chapter-74-environmental-improvement/article-4a-radioactive-materials 

The mission of the Radioactive Waste Consultation Task Force (Task Force) is to represent the interests of the State of New Mexico regarding the safe and uneventful transportation of nuclear waste in and through the state.

https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/fire-planning-task-force/

https://law.justia.com/codes/new-mexico/2021/chapter-68/article-2/section-68-2-34/

The New Mexico Fire Planning Task Force (Task Force) was created by the NM Legislature in 2003. The Task Force is made up of local, state, federal, and tribal cooperators who assist Forestry to identify and protect areas most vulnerable to wildfires. The Task Force meets (at least) once per year to approve Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP), develop model ordinances and standards for building codes, and consider the benefits of thinning, prescribed burns, and defensible space to reduce the threat of wildfires to communities.

https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/nuclear-energy-tribal-working-group

The Nuclear Energy Tribal Working Group (NETWG) is a chartered working group, focused on engaging tribal governments interested in the broad spectrum of Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear energy activities. NETWG explores such topics as nuclear research and development, small module reactors, stakeholder outreach, STEM education, emergency response and planning activities, and potential economic business opportunities

https://www.trmtc.org/home

The Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee (TRMTC) engages tribal governments interested in or impacted by the broad spectrum of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear energy activities related to shipments of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. With representatives from 21 Native American tribes, the composition of TRMTC offers a unique perspective on the broad range of issues surrounding transportation and storage of radioactive materials and spent nuclear fuel.

https://wrpinfo.org/

The mission of WRP is to provide a proactive and collaborative framework for senior-policy level Federal, State and Tribal leadership to identify common goals and emerging issues in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah and to develop solutions that support WRP Partners and protect natural and cultural resources, while promoting sustainability, homeland security and military readiness.