Julia Bernal

A landmark lawsuit accusing the state of New Mexico of failing to prevent oil and gas pollution will now go to trial. A New Mexico judge Monday denied requests by various state agencies, the Legislature, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce to dismiss the case.

A New Mexico judge is set to hear motions by the state to dismiss a historic, and first-of-its-kind constitutional lawsuit that aims to curb oil and gas leases.

The recently approved state budget sent to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham increases funds for environmental conservation efforts, but some say it’s not enough.

Julia Bernal called for an end to business as usual and criticized some new energy technologies.