Thank you very much, Mr. Martinez.
I hope that we can get some assurance, maybe from the Bureau, that they would be willing to meet with some of the partie...
Is it clear, or would you agree with the statement that the Administration understands the importance of the settlements...
I have a little bit of experience with regional water authorities because I used to chair the Albuquerque Bernalillo Cou...
So if the settlement was adopted, would it protect non-Indian water users in the Valley?
Just a few quick questions.
I would echo your comments, both in terms of the appropriate use of eminent domain.
I thank Chairwoman Napolitano, Ranking Member McClintock, members of the Subcommittee on Water and Power...
What exactly is the Federal trust responsibility to the tribes regarding water?
The Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act would settle an even older water rights lawsuit--in fact, this is the oldest active...
I want to commend the local, state, and Pueblo governments for all their dedication to finding a solution that meets eac...
These bills before the Subcommittee today are the result of years of hard work; respectively, 40 and 43 years.
water is the lifeblood of our communities. Whether you live in downtown Albuquerque or on a ranch or in a pueblo, every ...
The Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act would settle a lawsuit nearly 40 years old and adjudicate water right...
These bills are an example of how we can manage this precious resource without pitting towns against farms, and farms ag...
I wonder if the settlement doesn't constitute an unconstitutional taking.
It would be a very unfortunate outcome if those people were told 'no, you cannot connect--this is a Pueblo-only system.'
I especially want to thank the New Mexico congressional delegation for enabling us to achieve this settlement.
