A proposal to create a fundamental right to a clean environment on par with other rights found in New Mexico’s constitution will return to the Legislature in the coming days. The sponsors will prefile the legislation this week,

The start to the 2025 New Mexico legislative session is still several weeks away, but some lawmakers have already introduced proposed changes in state laws.

Lawmakers say concerns about Trump could spur more support for measure giving residents the right to a clean environment.

If the resolution is approved by legislators, New Mexicans will have their chance to vote on it in the next election cycle.