Martin Heinrich: “We're working hard. We're trying to negotiate, you know, a middle ground, but I worry about the impact of the White…”

Rushing that process isn’t just unhelpful, it could sabotage the entire effort.

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 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.

We are committed to doing what’s needed to get this across the finish line in this Congress.