Martin Heinrich: “Senate passage of our legislation to extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program is an important step…”

Someone needs to tell him to get out of his golf cart and touch some grass.

I want to say, from the bottom of my heart, as somebody who truly believes in the value and the importance of public lands and wilderness: thank you all for protecting this very special place.

But as the National Park Service celebrates 110 years, our parks face a $24 billion maintenance backlog and severe staffing shortages.

These roadless areas are irreplaceable, and the Roadless Rule is what protects them. Americans have been clear – repeatedly and across party lines – that we don’t want President Trump screwing with our public lands.