Oil and gas is big business for New Mexico, but it comes with an even bigger cost. Oil and gas production remains a burden for New Mexico’s land and its people. While Big Oil’s profits increase, New Mexico pays the price. The truth is pollution is at unacceptable levels in New Mexico wreaking havoc on our land, air, and our people.
A Sticky Situation
Big Oil contributes to New Mexico's education system, but our public schools rank worst in the nation. We need better education for our kids, not this toxic mess.
Fact #1
New Mexico is the worst in quality of education, ranking 50th.
Fact #2
New Mexico is sitting on BILLIONS of dollars that could be invested in our education system, and has lost out on BILLIONS more in revenue due to outdated oil and gas policies
Fact #3
12,000 kids in New Mexico have had asthma attacks linked to oil and gas pollution
Who is Paying the Bill?
Oil and Gas spends millions buying New Mexico politicians. When will our state’s leaders stop big oil from pulling their strings?
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In 2020 alone, the oil and gas industry spent over $3 million on New Mexico politicians
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Between 2017 and 2020, oil and gas spent $11.5 million influencing New Mexico politicians
Fact #3
The industry and its allies routinely oppose efforts to diversify the state’s budget and economy
Bait and Switch:
Oil and Gas is booming! Poisoning our air and water, destroying wildlife, and giving kids asthma. Don't take Big Oil's bait, hook line and sinker.
Fact #1
Oil and gas negatively effects wildlife and wildlife habitat
Fact #2
12,000 kids in New Mexico have had asthma attacks linked to oil and gas pollution
Fact #3
Better regulations have decreased oil spills, but 2020 still saw over 13,000 barrels of oil spilled in New Mexico
Wish you weren’t here
Big oil should never be allowed to destroy sacred lands like Chaco Canyon. Tell Big Oil: "Leave sacred lands alone, you won't be missed."
Fact #1
While the New Mexico State Land Office has instituted a 10 mile “buffer” zone around sacred sites near Chaco Canyon, oil companies continue to lobby the federal government to allow drilling on federal lands right outside the National Park.
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Drilling in the region has already compromised sacred sites and negatively affected the health of nearby communities
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If oil and gas companies have their way, up to 3,000 new wells could threaten the integrity and sanctity of Chaco Canyon for generations
What’s the Catch?
Big Oil is a nasty catch for New Mexican families! Their profits are a home run for Wall Street, but New Mexico bats last with toxic pollution, childhood asthma, and crime. Call out Big Oil for their foul intentions.
Fact #1
Oil and gas counties are among the worst IN THE NATION for air pollution
Fact #2
Increased oil and gas development in the Permian has compromised the health and safety of the community
Fact #3
Communities near oil and gas drilling routinely suffer from greater health risks and have less access to reliable healthcare.
Tell lawmakers to reject Big Oil’s crude intentions.
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