This legislation has been in development for several years now.

I am, to be honest, frustrated with the Obama administration not stepping up in support of CEDA as a complement to the clean energy standard.

The high capital requirements coupled with the unavailability of affordable financing have generally steered investments toward largely proven technologies.

I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to thank Senator Bingaman for his continued assistance in helping to improve the state and its water users' ability to manage water resources both in times of drought and in times of…

Thank you Chairman Bingaman and colleagues for giving me the opportunity to discuss climate and water issues with you.

Thank you Chairman Bingaman and Ranking Member Murkowski for this opportunity to address the issue of water and climate in New Mexico.

The hearing will focus on two related subjects.

The majority of the State is experiencing a severe drought that has impacted irrigation and municipal and environmental water supplies.

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a field hearing has been scheduled before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 1:30…

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing scheduled before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has been postponed. This hearing was scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 14…

We can be researching that for the next 10, 20 years.

I hope that our environmental groups revisit their prioritization of alternative, environmentally responsible strategies for America to reduce our dependence on oil.