Lawmakers seek amendment to ensure ‘environmental rights`
(WorldNews Mexico)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Two Democratic state senators are seeking to strengthen protections for the environment and natural resources through a joint resolution that seeks to amend the state constitution and bring New Mexico in line with numerous other states that already guarantee residents rights to clean air and water. Environmentalists are calling it New Mexico`s “Green Amendment.” It is among numerous environmental proposals up that will be up for consideration during the 60-day legislative session that begins Tuesday. If approved, the proposal would be put on the ballot for voters to decide. Introduced...