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Martin Heinrich: “We urge you to act without delay and approve the State of New Mexico’s request for an emergency declaration. It is…”

On the recordNovember 10, 2026
We urge you to act without delay and approve the State of New Mexico’s request for an emergency declaration. It is imperative that the federal government provides direct and immediate assistance to support local and state efforts to respond to the historic and ongoing flooding.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico
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Call for immediate federal action on flooding.

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