I would like to thank Speaker Lujan and Governor Richardson for following through on that funding.

We urge passage of the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, H.R. 3254.

Just a few quick questions.

I am strongly in favor of additional water development and believe that the project contemplated by this legislation will be a boon to the entire region.

The reason I ask that question, I just want to be very clear here.

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.

I strongly urge the Subcommittee to take favorable action on the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act.

I have a little bit of experience with regional water authorities because I used to chair the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority.

These settlements will protect water resources, advance the implementation of effective water management, and ensure future access to water resources for all residents located in the areas of northern New Mexico encompassed by these…

I especially want to thank the New Mexico congressional delegation for enabling us to achieve this settlement.

The Citizens of our county have no control or oversight over tribal representatives, development, and countless other issues.