NEW MEXICO IS NEAR THE TOP OF THE LIST IN PETROLEUM AND GAS PRODUCTION. THE U-S ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION SAYS THE STATE IS THE THIRD LARGEST NET SUPPLIER TO THE NATION. UPDATING THE STATE'S ENERGY PROFILE THIS WEEK, THE AGENCY ALSO SAYS WIND, SOLAR AND GEOTHERMAL ENERGY HAVE A LOT OF POTENTIAL IN NEW MEXICO. THERE ARE ALREADY A DOZEN WIND FARMS OPERATING, WITH MORE IN THE WORKS.
NEW MEXICO IS ALSO SECOND ONLY TO WYOMING FOR ITS NUMBER OF PRODUCING MINERAL LEASES ON FEDERAL LANDS.
