Martin Heinrich: “I take great pride in working with New Mexico's tribal communities.”

And some of the secret sauce in this was just the fact that we had four people who were genuinely committed to a balanced package that both sides could support.

We’re going to get to ‘yes’ faster. We’re also going to get to ‘no’ faster when a project is harmful.

It was not easy. It took longer than we would like, but everyone was committed to getting there.

As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, today and every day, let us honor the rich history, cultures, and contributions of Tribal Nations and Native people — and stand shoulder to shoulder with Tribes to ensure their languages…