The economic impact shouldn't really be involved here, this is more important.
I would ask that our fellow Congressman show appropriate decorum to an elected tribal official who has, at his own expense, come to testify ...
It is very important for us that our communities have a seat at the table in any kind of consultation regarding our national parks.
As we all know, our national parks play an essential role in preserving our most treasured landscapes, our cultural landscapes, our historic...
We need to not be worried about change but say some change needs to be welcomed and brought in.
This is about Indigenous people who have lived on these lands for thousands of years who suddenly have air traffic in their backyard while t...
Just 2 weeks ago, we had a hearing on a bipartisan veterans bill that myself and Representative Ciscomani have introduced to actually increa...
I would note that in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law we had $116 million that was going to advance the work.
The need to restore the land for everything that it means, which you beautifully highlighted what it means.
We are going to look for those kinds of co-stewardship agreements because we hear over and over again in San Felipe Pueblo there is an inhol...
I am pleased that the Biden administration has adopted this approach and is moving towards that.
We need to figure out how to protect it.
I think it is important.
For us in New Mexico, our public lands are Indigenous lands. They are the historic lands of our communities.
Tribes deserve a seat at the decision-making table before policies are made that impact their communities.
I support legislation for pay parity and retention incentives. But BIA needs sufficient funding.
No one should miss out or be left behind--these lands should be accessible to all.
With the commitments that were made with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill with broadband, there was a commitment made that everyone was go...
