New Mexico lawmakers warn of ‘urgent threat’ over federal nuclear oversight shortfalls

By: Matthew Mondschein

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: September 17, 2026

Words: 591

Last Updated: 15 minutes ago

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A bipartisan committee of the New Mexico Legislature on Wednesday warned that two developments in the federal government’s nuclear administration — the rollback of safety requirements and the obstruction of independent safety oversight — have created an “urgent threat” to workers, communities and national security.

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The Legislature’s Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Committee unanimously approved letters from its chair, state Sen. Jeff Steinborn (D-Las Cruces), to U.S. …

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