The U.S. government has pledged $60 million for projects along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico and West Texas to bolster the river's resilience in the face of climate change and growing water demands. This funding, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, will target initiatives like capturing stormwater runoff and enhancing existing infrastructure to increase water savings. Governor Lujan Grisham of New Mexico is actively pursuing investments in hydrogen fuel development, presenting the state as an attractive hub for the hydrogen industry. While some environmentalists express concerns about hydrogen's reliance on natural gas, the focus is shifting towards renewable production methods such as electrolysis using wind, solar, and nuclear energy. New Mexico, with its abundant natural gas reserves and recent investments in renewable energy, sees hydrogen as a transitional fuel to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability. Despite missing out on federal funding for hydrogen projects, New Mexico continues to advocate for cleaner energy solutions and strives to play a significant role in the renewable energy landscape.