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The Senate has approved Gov. Susana Martinez's choice to run the New
Mexico Environment Department despite the objections of several conservation
groups.
Lawmakers voted 30-11 Tuesday to confirm the nomination of Ryan Flynn
as cabinet secretary of the agency. The governor appointed Flynn to the post
last year after a retirement forced her to reshuffle leadership in two
agencies. Flynn had previously served as the agency's general counsel for two
years.
Flynn's confirmation followed a two-hour hearing in which
environmentalists criticized him and the department over the development of
regulations aimed at groundwater and copper mining.
Critics contend the
department caved to industry interests in crafting the rules, which they say
violate state law prohibiting water contamination above certain standards.
Flynn disputed the allegations and said his responsibility is to protect New Mexico
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