Clear Horizons Act, Tribal Sovereignty & Other Oil & Gas Issues

Democratic state Sen. Mimi Stewart has been trying for years to codify climate goals set by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham back in 2017. Stewart tells correspondent Gwyneth Doland why this year's bill, the Clear Horizons Act, might finally make its way to the governor's desk.Among the changes in this year's Clear Horizons bill is a requirement for the Environment Department to consult with potentially effected tribal governments before enacting new policies. Ahtza Dawn Chavez, executive director of NM Native Vote, spoke with Gwyneth about that addition, how it protects tribal sovereignty while still moving the state forward toward reducing emissions.Capital and Main reporter Jerry Redfern returns to the studio to talk with Executive Producer Jeff Proctor about a seismology equipment funding bill that has more to do with the oil and gas industry than meets the eye. Podcast Host: Lou DiVizioCorrespondents: Gwyneth Doland & Jeff ProctorGuests:NM Sen. Mimi Stewart, D-Albuquerque Ahtza Dawn Chavez, Executive Director, NM Native Vote Jerry Redfern, Oil and Gas Reporter, Capital and Main