The number of oil and gas rigs active in the U.S. field decreased by five over the past week to reach a total of 788. Although its rig count is flat for the week, the Permian Basin leads the way with 304 active rigs. Eddy County in New Mexico has experienced a jump in drilling …
May 27, 2022 archive
New Mexico Lawsuit Filed to Protect Dunes Sagebrush Lizard and Habitat
Leapin’ lizards! A native southeastern New Mexico species is the center of controversy when a lawsuit was filed last week alleging the federal government failed to protect the dunes sagebrush lizard from extinction. Native to the Permian Basin area and west Texas, the lizard dwells in sand dunes around the region, which are mined by …