casework and helping New Mexicans is the bread and butter of my congressional office.

in the Jemez Mountains of New Mexico, there is a stunning 13-mile-wide crater that was created by a collapsed supervolcano. What is now known as the Valles Caldera National Preserve is home to a deep grassy valley, volcanic cinder cones…

I have five requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I would ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I support this rule because... it is going to make sure that we are adequately balancing the needs of conservation.

For decades, this designation has gone largely underutilized, with inconsistent identification, designation, and management.

Not only did it not cut into the revenues of the state, we have seen the largest, most astronomical growth in oil and gas revenues.

I find it very upsetting... when I see the resources of this body of Congress being used to put forward narratives and misinformation.

these issues are very important not only to our strategic interests as a country, but also to the people of New Mexico and our continued commitments in the area, as well as the safety of our service members.

Long story short, this kind of deregulation is not only dangerous, it is treacherous, and it costs, as my colleague said, human lives.

I think the role of this Committee in highlighting how essential our continued engagement with the Freely Associated States is obviously not only important for our national security and economic interests in the Pacific, but also global…

China has made a concerted effort to undermine the U.S.' long-standing economic and security relationships with these entities, and it is imperative that we renew our Compacts with the Freely Associated States and continue to hold the line…

It is imperative that we renew our Compacts with the Freely Associated States and continue to hold the line with respect to Chinese aggression in the Pacific.

Let us talk about the dangers of deregulation if we want to talk about deregulation today.

Last month, there were two mass shootings in my district, one in Farmington and another in Red River. On Friday, I met with police officers, victims, and neighbors who were terrified and wounded. An 18-year-old used an assault rifle and…

Part of the problem that we still need to look at is rural hospitals. Like too many hospitals in rural America are closing their OB/GYN or cutting their hours.

I represent rural communities, you have been out to my district, and there is a huge need for better health care and better access to resources.

The more assistance you can provide, sort of from the executive on, that would really be helpful, so that we can have more of the rural areas.