We envision a thriving, resilient West, abundant with protected public lands and wildlife, powered by clean energy, and defended by communities rooted in an ethic of conservation. The Western Environmental Law Center uses the power of the law to safeguard the public lands, wildlife, and communities of the American West in the face of a changing climate. The University of New Mexico’s strong tradition in natural resources and environmental law goes back at least to the 1970s, when we began awarding certificates in natural resources law. The New Mexico Environmental Law Center's mission is to protect New Mexico's communities and their air, land, and water in the fight for environmental justice. The New Mexico Environmental Law Center addresses impacts on New Mexico's environment caused by pollution and irresponsible development.

Las pruebas de COVID-19 ya están disponibles para los trabajadores esenciales de la industria alimentaria de Nuevo México. COVID-19 testing now available for New Mexico’s essential food industry workers. New Mexico Environmental Law Center is a non profit, public interest law firm that provides free and low-cost legal services on environmental matters throughout New Mexico. The New Mexico Environmental Law Center is committed to dismantling the racist structures that are at the heart of environmental injustice and all disparate treatment of communities of color. This includes work to protect or improve water, air, and land. New Mexico Environment Department conducting pool inspections statewide as facilities reopen. Jun 02, 2020. May 22, 2020 We also work to prevent or mitigate impacts on human health and cultural sites. The Law Center is New Mexico’s only nonprofit law firm to specialize in environmental justice casework – and one of only a few such firms nationwide.