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• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $20 Million in New Mexico Through Investing in America Agenda

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $20,910,000 for the state of New Mexico under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to upgrade water infrastructure and keep communities safe.

  • Release Date: November 21, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Mexico State University to Receive $350,000 in Grant Funding to Help Prevent Pollution as Part of Investing in America Agenda

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the New Mexico State University has been selected to receive $350,000 in grants to provide technical assistance to businesses.

  • Release Date: November 21, 2024

• Colorado, Montana and Utah to receive over $1.6M in EPA grants to prevent pollution

  EPA News Release: Colorado, Montana and Utah to receive over $1.6M in EPA grants to prevent pollution

  • Release Date: November 4, 2024

• Biden-Harris administration announces over $140M for water infrastructure in EPA Region 8 states  

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris administration announces over $140M for water infrastructure in EPA Region 8 states  

  • Release Date: October 23, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $2.4 Million to the American Lung Association to Upgrade Older Diesel Engines to Cleaner and Zero-Emission Solutions

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the American Lung Association will receive a total of $2,418,202 under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program.

  • Release Date: October 21, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration announces $8.14 million to upgrade older diesel engines to cleaner solutions for Colorado communities

  Four Colorado entities among 67 selectees to reduce diesel emissions across a range of projects, including upgrades to school buses, port equipment, and construction equipment

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration announces $8.14 million to upgrade older diesel engines to cleaner solutions for Colorado communities

  • Release Date: October 17, 2024

• Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority to pay Civil Penalties and Complete Two Supplemental Environmental Projects to Address Clean Water Contamination

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority will pay civil penalties amounting to $72,600 and complete two supplemental environmental projects (SEPs) designed to address water contamination

  • Release Date: October 15, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Protects Communities from Lead in Drinking Water, Announces $24,898,000 in Funding to New Mexico to Provide Clean Water to Schools and Homes

  EPA announces new final regulations and new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water

  Alongside the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, EPA is announcing $24,898,000 in newly available drinking water infrastructure funding for New Mexico through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

  • Release Date: October 9, 2024

• EPA settles with Public Service Company of Colorado for failure to meet coal ash regulations at Cherokee Generating Station

  Settlement advances EPA’s National Enforcement Priority of protecting communities from coal ash contamination

  EPA News Release: EPA settles with Public Service Company of Colorado for failure to meet coal ash regulations at Cherokee Generating Station

  • Release Date: October 9, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration requires replacement of lead pipes within 10 years, announces over $168M in funding to EPA Region 8 states 

  EPA announces new final regulations and funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water 

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration requires replacement of lead pipes within 10 years, announces over $168M in funding to EPA Region 8 states 

  • Release Date: October 8, 2024

• EPA Decides on Cleanup Plans for Seven Abandoned Uranium Mine Sites in Navajo Nation

  EPA News Release: EPA Decides on Cleanup Plans for Seven Abandoned Uranium Mine Sites in Navajo Nation

  • Release Date: October 8, 2024

• EPA settlement with Superior Farms resolves chemical risk violations at North Denver facility

  Meat company to pay over $119K penalty

  EPA News Release: EPA settlement with Superior Farms resolves chemical risk violations at North Denver facility

  • Release Date: September 25, 2024

• EPA Announces Over $156 Million to Fund Solar Energy Systems for Low-Income New Mexico Residents

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing $156,120,000 from the Solar for All (SFA) grant program to the state of New Mexico.

  • Release Date: September 18, 2024

• EPA recognizes two Colorado companies for distinguished efforts to prevent pollution

  This year’s awardees from Colorado include Revvity and Breckenridge Grand Vacations.

  EPA News Release: EPA recognizes two Colorado companies for distinguished efforts to prevent pollution

  • Release Date: September 16, 2024

• EPA Proposes a New Mexico Site to the Superfund National Priorities List

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add the site Carlisle Village Cleaners Superfund Site to the National Priorities List.

  • Release Date: September 13, 2024