In May 2026, the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), along with the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, launched a first-of-its kind energy dashboard. Titled “Data for the Energy Transition, Economy, Climate Change and Technologies” (DETECT), the dashboard provides researchers, policymakers, businesses and the public a single source for data on the state’s energy production, emissions and infrastructure.
Officials from EMNRD and New Mexico Tech recognized the need for this type of dashboard while developing New Mexico’s Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy. They discovered that there has been a major shift over the past several years in how the state produces and uses energy, manages emissions, maintains electric reliability, supports affordability and navigates economic change across regions and sectors. This shift has been accompanied by a surge in energy-related data that is scattered across agencies, systems, formats and reporting methods.
“The version of DETECT launching today is an important step towards a truly one-stop shop for all of New Mexico’s energy data,” said EMNRD Acting Secretary Erin Taylor. “There is much more to add. We believe this state-specific platform is unique and look forward to public input as we continue building out its capabilities.”
The full press release can be viewed here.