Advocates for reducing light pollution are applauding Franklin Mountain Energy, a Denver-based oil and natural gas developer, for its efforts to mitigate outdoor lighting in New Mexico. DarkSky International has certified the company’s lighting retrofits across two existing sites and a new location in the southeastern oil production zone, which will help diminish light pollution and restore stargazing opportunities, particularly near Carlsbad Caverns National Park. These measures not only promote safer work environments by reducing glare for employees but also lower electricity consumption. The initiative coincides with broader legislative efforts in New Mexico aimed at addressing increased light pollution, as studies indicate that artificial lighting is brightening night skies globally by 10% annually. Local lawmakers plan to update existing regulations to combat the negative impacts of unshielded outdoor lights, driven by the rise of energy-efficient LED technology.