
This hearing is long overdue. Each of the three offices the individuals before us today have been nominated to hold have been vacant since the beginning of the President’s second term, a year and a half ago.
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This hearing is long overdue. Each of the three offices the individuals before us today have been nominated to hold have been vacant since the beginning of the President’s second term, a year and a half ago.

The lack of transparency around awards for these beautification projects... threatens the public’s trust and the long-term integrity of our nation’s most beloved public lands.

This loss in revenue for our parks could have devastating effects on the future viability of these public natural treasures.

New Mexicans deserve housing they can afford, and I’m committed to making that a reality.

I’m proud the Senate passed a historic package with bills I cosponsored to build more homes and lower the cost of housing, expand down payment and rental assistance, and help more families find a safe, affordable place to call home.

More and more New Mexicans are being priced out of a place to live. That’s unacceptable, and it’s something I’ve been working to fix. We need to bring housing costs down and put the American dream of home ownership within reach for more…

Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and make lasting memories during the summer, regardless of their family’s financial situation or where they live. Summer camps help kids stay engaged, build confidence, and develop important…

In my role as the Democratic nominee for Governor and with a deep concern for the direction of New Mexico, I also carry a responsibility to ensure we have the best candidate, who will help accomplish our shared vision to lower costs for…

I think historically it's been fairly intuitive for a lot of members, the investments in hard infrastructure and plumbing effectively in the basin, but talk a little bit about the importance and role of the forest, watersheds, flood plains…

We heard about the need for strong federal leadership and a willingness to make tough decisions, but for the basin states themselves: share of sacrifice, live within the actual hydrology of the basin today.

What we cannot afford is delay. The basin needs compromise, shared sacrifice, investment, and leadership, and it needs them now.

While today is a day to celebrate, it’s also a reminder that it should not take 18 years to build critical energy infrastructure in America.

SunZia becoming fully operational is a milestone more than 18 years in the making and one that I’ve been fighting for since I first came to Congress.

Don't fund litigation, do fund conservation, and try to have some transparency, so we make good investments in that conservation.

The basin needs compromise, shared sacrifice, investment, and leadership, and it needs them now.

Without a seven-state agreement, the consequences are clear: more litigation, unplanned water shortages, economic disruption, and heightened risk to communities least able to absorb it.

The Colorado River is the backbone of water supply for millions of people, a cornerstone of Western agriculture and energy production, and a lifeline for tribal communities, fish, wildlife, and working landscapes across the basin in New…

It’s here, right in our backyard. That’s why I’m raising the alarm in Congress and leading a bipartisan effort to make sure lawmakers understand this isn’t just a New Mexico or Southwest issue — it’s a national threat to our food supply…