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Ben Ray Luján

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Ben Ray Luján is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from New Mexico since January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented New Mexico's 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2021. Luján has focused on various issues during his tenure, including economic development, healthcare, and tribal food security, advocating for policies that support New Mexico's diverse communities.

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Jun 4, 2024

Two years ago, we had the most destructive fire in our state's history in New Mexico.

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Jun 4, 2024

This year, Southeastern New Mexico is currently the only region in the nation experiencing exceptional drought.

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Jun 4, 2024

the Federal Government has a responsibility to the people of New Mexico to clean up and rebuild our communities.

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Jun 4, 2024

The potential for another massive wildfire is real.

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Jun 4, 2024

Co-ops are struggling to obtain wildfire insurance because of the chance their equipment is faulted for a major fire.

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Jun 4, 2024

The bipartisan Infrastructure Law is providing money to the local co-op through the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership Program.

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May 22, 2024

the drought we are experiencing right now is different. It's longer, it's hotter, and it's less predictable.

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May 22, 2024

The Department of Justice is required under the Tribal Law and Order Act to submit a yearly report to Congress on Indian Country investigations and prosecutions.

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May 22, 2024

The last time the Department of Justice published covered data was from 2021.

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May 22, 2024

The Department of Justice is required under the Tribal Law and Order Act to submit a yearly report to Congress on Indian Country investigations and prosecutions.

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May 22, 2024

Today, I'm honored to have the opportunity to introduce my good friend and fellow New Mexican Tanya Trujillo.

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May 22, 2024

New Mexicans know drought like few others. We've lived in it for centuries, mastering innovative techniques to conserve precious water resource.

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May 22, 2024

So I will assume that soon we will get that information.

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May 22, 2024

I want to provide assurance to local law enforcement agencies in New Mexico that in fact there is coverage.

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May 22, 2024

I fully expect a written response to all seven questions in my letter.

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May 22, 2024

This notion of the line of question that you asked for from the Administration to get that data back should not take a subpoena.

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May 22, 2024

I want to provide assurance to local law enforcement agencies in New Mexico that in fact there is coverage.

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May 22, 2024

In the end, it will be all water users, consumers, businesses, farmers and ranchers, and more that will bear the brunt of these decisions in higher costs and reduced supply.

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May 22, 2024

So I will assume that soon we will get that information.

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May 22, 2024

In the end, it will be all water users, consumers, businesses, farmers and ranchers, and more that will bear the brunt of these decisions in higher costs and reduced supply.

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May 22, 2024

This notion of the line of question that you asked for from the Administration to get that data back should not take a subpoena.

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May 22, 2024

Today, I'm honored to have the opportunity to introduce my good friend and fellow New Mexican Tanya Trujillo.

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May 22, 2024

the drought we are experiencing right now is different. It's longer, it's hotter, and it's less predictable.

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May 22, 2024

I fully expect a written response to all seven questions in my letter.

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May 22, 2024

New Mexicans know drought like few others. We've lived in it for centuries, mastering innovative techniques to conserve precious water resource.

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