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Texas-based oil company to pay New Mexico $24.5 million over pollution allegations
*Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected to note that allegations against Ameredev related to flaring natural gas. SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – After getting notice of a fine for over $40 million, a Texas-based oil and gas company has reached a $24.5 million settlement with the New Mexico Environment Department. The environment department claimed the…