Citizens asked to bring their ideas to final energy transition forum

April 17, 2026

Contact: Sidney Hill | Public Information Officer, EMNRD sidney.hill@state.nm.us

State officials want public input on policies for establishing clean-energy economy

SANTA FE – Interested citizens have one more chance to share their thoughts on how New Mexico should move toward a clean energy future at the final Public Policy Forum on the state’s first Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy at the Capitol Building in Santa Fe on April 22.

The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department organized seven forums around the state to focus on how specific regions can contribute to, and benefit from, New Mexico’s transition to a cleaner energy economy. The Santa Fe forum will focus on the type of data that various entities need to collect and share to facilitate and measure a successful energy transition.

“These forums have helped us gather information that will be valuable in formulating future energy policy for the state of New Mexico,” said EMNRD Acting Secretary Erin Taylor. “We encourage anyone interested in New Mexico’s energy future to come and share their ideas about the data necessary for that future at our final forum.” 

Previous forums included discussions on the following topics:

• In Hobbs, participants spoke of the challenges in electrifying oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin and how that could continue important progress towards driving down emissions from industry.
• In Farmington, stakeholders addressed the infrastructure and labor needed to achieve the energy grid of the future in the state.
• In Española, attendees spoke about opportunities for developing and delivering energy to rural and tribal communities, and what models of tribal energy projects can look like.
• In Sunland Park, there was a wide-ranging discussion on policies and technologies that can lower carbon emissions while also expanding the state’s transportation infrastructure.
• In Albuquerque, expert panelists shared information on the many energy efficiency incentives available across the state, along with ideas on how to make incentives available to more New Mexico residents.
• In Gallup, geothermal experts and participants engaged in an in-depth discussion of how the state can take advantage of its geothermal energy potential.  

The final forum, focusing on data needs for the energy transition, takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 22 at the New Mexico State Capital, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe. Interested parties can register here: https://bit.ly/41YbDx

The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department provides resource protection and energy resource development services to the public and other state agencies.