Thank you very much, Madame Chair and Ranking Member McClintock.
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 parties to be able to reso...
Is it clear, or would you agree with the statement that the Administration understands the importance of the settlements between New Mexico ...
I have a little bit of experience with regional water authorities because I used to chair the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority.
These bills are an example of how we can manage this precious resource without pitting towns against farms, and farms against tribes.
The Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act would settle a lawsuit nearly 40 years old and adjudicate water rights for Taos Pueblo, t...
water is the lifeblood of our communities. Whether you live in downtown Albuquerque or on a ranch or in a pueblo, every New Mexican depends ...
This settlement will avoid contentious litigation that could only cause future mistrust and conflict throughout the Taos area.
Senators Bingaman and Udall and Congressmen Lujan and Heinrich have provided the leadership and the guidance that will allow the fighting to...
I just don't want us to forget, Madame Chair, that we are talking about people here and families.
These settlements will protect water resources, advance the implementation of effective water management, and ensure future access to water ...
It would be a very unfortunate outcome if those people were told 'no, you cannot connect--this is a Pueblo-only system.'
I wonder if the settlement doesn't constitute an unconstitutional taking.
The Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act would settle an even older water rights lawsuit--in fact, this is the oldest active case in the federal...
I want to commend the local, state, and Pueblo governments for all their dedication to finding a solution that meets each community's needs.
I believe we must improve oversight, but in a responsible manner that doesn't over burden honest applicants.
We face a fate worse than oil dependence--global oil scarcity.
