Martin Heinrich: “On this National Public Lands Day, go out and enjoy our public lands. Then share why they matter to you and continue to…”

To be clear: permitting negotiations are ongoing, many of the major hurdles have been overcome, and we believe there is a good deal to be had.

Our public lands are part of our shared identity – they are a physical manifestation of our Jeffersonian democracy and belong to all of us, no matter where you come from or how much money you have.

To rub even more salt in the wound: our national parks are facing billions of dollars in deferred maintenance and severe staff shortages, while $1.8 billion of your taxpayer dollars are being spent on President Trump’s D.C. vanity…

Our goal is to deliver for Americans struggling to pay their utility bills.