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Ripple Effects of Targeting a Single Industry Hit the Entire Economy

With the stroke of a pen, thousands of union construction jobs modernizing our nation's energy transmission system were eliminated.  CEA's David Holt looks at...
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Improve Methane Rules

CEA Southwest Executive Director Matthew Gonzales looks at how recent regulatory efforts will harm New Mexico families and businesses, without improving our shared environment. A...
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Fighting Poverty Starts with Supporting Energy

CEA's Emily Haggstrom explores how we can help to reduce poverty in New Mexico by encouraging the responsible production of the state's energy resources. The...
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Lend a Hand and Help Build a Pipeline

CEA President David Holt addressed how obstructing responsible infrastructure development and maintenance harms America's hardworking laborers, families, and small businesses. Hating pipelines – and energy...
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Federal Leasing Review Short on Answers for High Energy Prices

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading U.S. energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, issued the following statement in response to the Department...
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New Mexico’s Housing Costs Are Going Higher, Squeezing Working Families

New Mexico pulled off a rare feat late last year – it had record-setting home sales while high mortgage costs dulled sales across the...
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Energy Grows Paychecks in New Mexico (College Degree Not Required)

If you search online for the top paying jobs in New Mexico, you’ll be lead to several lists that primarily include only doctors, surgeons...
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Post-Pandemic, a Sustained, Essential Recovery Will Depend on Energy

As states across the country begin to reopen, legislatures are grappling with high unemployment and busted budgets.  CEA's David Holt examines the importance of...
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Tell Washington to Expand Access to American Energy!

Good news! Washington and the new administration are continuing to address government overreach and looking to expand access to American offshore energy - And they...
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Energy Grows Confidence in New Mexico’s Budget – and Yours!

Did you know the U.S. is the number one producer of natural gas? A basic lesson in economics reminds us when you have a...