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Martin Heinrich

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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.

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Sep 9, 2026

I am committed to delivering policies that bring costs down and support the folks working hard for our communities. And I will continue holding President Trump accountable for the rising prices caused by his tariffs, war with Iran, and…

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Sep 9, 2026

Today we honor the skilled workers who built our country and keep it running. We recognize all those, past and present, who have fought for labor protections and the right to organize. And we commit to creating an economy where hard work…

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Sep 7, 2026

The Native Language Educators in Classrooms Act provides a commonsense, bipartisan solution, without compromising quality.

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Sep 7, 2026

Every summer, our grid faces an increase in demand, leaving communities across the country at risk of power outages that can be life-threatening.

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Sep 6, 2026

This is about making sure Tribal communities have the authority and resources they need to keep their languages and cultures strong for generations to come.

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Sep 5, 2026

We should be building more reliable, affordable energy – not putting up more roadblocks.

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Sep 5, 2026

That is why it makes no sense that President Trump continues to block and stall new clean energy projects from connecting to the grid.

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Sep 5, 2026

Extreme heat is putting more pressure on our electric grid, and Americans need to know that when they flip the switch, the power will be there. Clean, American-made energy can help us meet growing demand, lower energy costs, strengthen the…

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Sep 3, 2026

A comment period is not consultation. Full stop. These proposals are a way of cutting Tribes out of the conversation. And the irony is, that's not going to get projects built.

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Sep 3, 2026

I don't know how to characterize the draft that we've seen as anything other than complete hostility to the government-to-government relationship and to meaningful consultation.

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Sep 3, 2026

We need to make the Historic Preservation Fund permanent. We need to adequately resource the fund as a whole. And we especially need to make sure that we're dedicating more of those funds to Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, so that…

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Sep 2, 2026

When a President uses the power of his office to benefit himself and his wealthy friends while working families are left to foot the bill, that’s corruption — plain and simple.

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Sep 1, 2026

Throughout my career, I've always advocated for funding to address housing and homelessness. It's because I truly believe that as a society, that we should be judged by how we treat those who are most in need, and I believe that every…

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Sep 1, 2026

This economy has been pretty tough. A lot of folks are having a hard time, and they're having to make some really difficult decisions here in Taos and around the country.

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Aug 30, 2026

Reversing these common-sense standards will waste publicly owned natural gas, cost the American people tens of millions in foregone revenue, and increase pollution on our public lands.

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Aug 29, 2026

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.

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Aug 29, 2026

To put a mine where we went this week just seems insane to me. It would put at risk one of the last great wilderness areas in North America — not just the Boundary Waters, but the Boundary Waters, Quetico and Voyageurs.

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Aug 29, 2026

I come from a mining family. I'm not against every mine everywhere. My dad worked for Anaconda Copper, and my grandfather was a gold miner. But I learned, negotiating with big companies over natural resource damages, that there are smart…

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Aug 29, 2026

Everyone who responds to wildfires puts themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities safe, and we have a responsibility to make sure they have the resources, equipment, and support they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.

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Aug 29, 2026

I’m grateful to the firefighters, Incident Commanders, and support and medical crews who are working around the clock to protect New Mexico communities from the Frijoles Fire.

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Aug 28, 2026

BLM’s newly proposed rule threatens to dismantle this common-sense progress.

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Aug 27, 2026

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

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Aug 27, 2026

Our national parks and public lands are part of our shared identity.

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Aug 26, 2026

I’ll keep fighting to ensure taxpayers aren’t footing the bill for Trump’s vanity projects while the cost of everyday expenses continues to soar.

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Aug 26, 2026

This doesn’t change the fact that Congress never authorized spending YOUR hard-earned taxpayer dollars on Trump’s golden ballroom.

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