I would urge us also to come together around some of the other things that historically we have been able to come together around, including the Land and Water Conservation Fund and taking care of our wildlife as well.
Heinrich emphasizes the importance of collaboration on conservation efforts.
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This legislation would implement the settlement agreement that has been carefully negotiated between Ohkay Owingeh, the State of New Mexico, neighboring water users and the United States.
In New Mexico, we have got not only the resources, but the skilled workers from the oil and gas industry.
I appreciate that, and I have heard concerns from the Tribes about the current proposal as well, so I just think we need to evaluate all our options here.
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