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On the recordJanuary 21, 2010
Mr. Speaker, what we have here is clear language on the dockets of the State of New Mexico that has been expressed by many of the parties which encouraged them to go to litigation, that very much do hold--that senior water rights holders in the State of New Mexico, which these tribal communities are, do hold senior water rights.
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Manuel Lujan
Republican · New Mexico

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Lujan discusses water rights issues affecting tribal communities in New Mexico.

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