Albuquerque – Power The Future Communications Director Larry Behrens issued the following statement in response to the Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico's effort to appeal the Governor's new Ozone Precursor rule:

"It's clear Michelle Lujan Grisham feels our families aren't already paying enough. After her failed attempt to raise the cost of gas through the legislature, Governor Lujan Grisham is acting like Joe Biden and simply issuing new orders. This rule will not only raise the cost of living on our families, but it will place a massive burden on the remaining small businesses that are already struggling. This appeal is a critical first step to stopping Governor Lujan Grisham from taking unilateral action to raise the cost of gas even further."