Martin Heinrich
The Public Record
Martin Heinrich is a United States Senator from New Mexico, serving since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Heinrich previously represented New Mexico's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 6, 2009, to January 3, 2013. Throughout his political career, he has focused on issues such as renewable energy, healthcare, and economic development, advocating for policies that benefit New Mexico's diverse communities.
We have known for a long time, or for a substantial amount of time, how to decarbonize the first 80 percent of the power sector.
I think, the notion of geothermal is a very bipartisan issue, and I am hopeful that we can do that.
I am pushing for a $125 million carveout to start funding demonstration projects for advanced geothermal technology.
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.
My commitment to deliver for the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Project has never wavered
I think we have known for a long time, or for a substantial amount of time, how to decarbonize the first 80 percent of the power sector.
In New Mexico, we have got not only the resources, but the skilled workers from the oil and gas industry.
I believe that we now need to do the same for components of our power grid, things like transformers.
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.
And there is no doubt in my mind that this is another distributed technology that can be brought down the cost curve.
I am pushing for a $125 million carveout to start funding demonstration projects for advanced geothermal technology.
I think transformers are a real, as you know, bottleneck right now and something we should be making here for our own security.
My commitment to deliver for the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Project has never wavered
I want you to become personally familiar with this facility and its challenges. Will you commit to doing that?
I want you to become personally familiar with this facility and its challenges. Will you commit to doing that?
I want you to become personally familiar with this facility and its challenges. Will you commit to doing that?
I introduced this legislation with our Ranking Member to improve the safety, accessibility, and quality of this national scenic trail.
As I mentioned in my statement, the CDT, as it currently stands, has a number of gaps in its route.
I introduced this legislation with our Ranking Member to improve the safety, accessibility, and quality of this national scenic trail.
I introduced this legislation with our Ranking Member to improve the safety, accessibility, and quality of this national scenic trail.





