Which agency is responsible for enforcing pesticide regulations in New Mexico?

The New Mexico Environment Department is indeed the agency responsible for enforcing pesticide regulations in New Mexico. This department oversees the enforcement of state environmental laws, including those related to pesticide usage, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations to protect public health and the environment.

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture plays a crucial role as well, particularly in regulatory aspects related to the registration of pesticides and their safe use in agricultural settings. However, when it comes to enforcing pesticide regulations specifically, the Environment Department takes the lead.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets national standards and policies related to pesticide usage and oversees compliance at the federal level, but the enforcement and application of these regulations fall to state agencies, like the New Mexico Environment Department.

The New Mexico Public Health Department is primarily focused on health issues, including disease prevention and health education, rather than directly enforcing pesticide regulation. Therefore, while all these agencies have significant roles in their respective areas, the enforcement of pesticide regulations is specifically under the jurisdiction of the New Mexico Environment Department.