New Mexico environment officials propose another delay on heat safety protections for workers

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: July 31, 2026

Words: 349

Last Updated: 2 days, 22 hours ago

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The New Mexico Environment Department has proposed delaying the process to create and adopt rules aimed at protecting workers from heat-related illness and injuries to early 2027.

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In a recent filing with the state’s Environmental Improvement Board, NMED lawyers wrote that it hasn’t been able to reach consensus on the proposed heat protection standards with the many stakeholders on this issue — including labor organizations, …

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