Nearly 900 people sign environmental groups’ petition for stricter New Mexico oil and gas rules

Nearly 900 people sign environmental groups’ petition for stricter New Mexico oil and gas rules

A pumpjack between Hobbs and Lovington in the Permian Basin as seen on Aug. 7, 2025. A New Mexico rulemaking commission will hold hearings through Nov. 7 to consider stricter requirements for the amount of bond money oil and gas operators need to guarantee cleanup costs. (Danielle Prokop / Source NM)New Mexico environmental organizations on Monday submitted a petition with nearly 900 signatures urging a state board to adopt stricter rules for cl…