The communities in that area are in dire need.

Portales is expected to run out of ground water in about 10 years.

The slow pace of Federal funding means that these towns may run out of water long before the pipeline is ever completed.

Senator Baucus' rural water project bill has a particular project in New Mexico that's been in the works for a long time.

Clovis is projected to run dry in 20 years.

The Administration also agrees with the BRC that a linkage between opening an interim storage facility and progress toward a repository is important so that states and communities that consent to hosting a consolidated interim storage…

I think concern on both sides of the aisle, something that touches communities throughout the Intermountain West.

I want to take a moment and just thank you for your articulation of what multiple use means because I think it showed a real understanding of our public lands that is all too rare.

I urge his confirmation. While he will be missed as our U.S. Attorney, I know that he will serve New Mexico well on the federal bench.

I want to echo the remarks that you heard from Senator Tom Udall, our senior Senator, about Mr. Gonzales.

I'm pleased that the President has nominated him to fill this vacancy, and I'm pleased to be here today to support him.

I strongly support his nomination, and I urge this panel to act quickly to move his nomination to the full Senate for a vote.

This week, Washington plays host to the International AIDS Conference, a conference that brings together activists, scientists, and people living with HIV to mourn those millions who have been lost to that disease around this world but…

The Organ Mountains are one of the most iconic vistas in my home state of New Mexico.

On June 21, 2012, I unfortunately missed one vote, rollcall Number 392. If I had been present, I would have cast the following vote on this amendment to H.R. 4480, Strategic Energy Production Act: Rollcall vote 392 (Hastings Amendment)…

Shortly after being elected to Congress, I met with some New Mexico tribal leaders who brought to my attention the onerous process for securing a long-term lease on trust land--an unnecessary procedural burden that affects every single…

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(Mr. HEINRICH asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. Speaker, this legislation allows the city of Mesquite, Nevada, to continue acquiring certain lands from the Federal Government for its commercial airport…

I want to applaud the majority for bringing this strong conservation legislation to the House floor today to designate a national monument in Congressman Tipton's district. There are a number of bills like Congressman Tipton's waiting for…

I want to thank my friend from Massachusetts for the time today and for her leadership on these issues. Mr. Speaker, the Cibola National Forest provides a stunning backdrop to the city of Albuquerque and much of central New Mexico…

For more than a century, the Antiquities Act has given American Presidents the authority to protect some of our Nation's most important and threatened places. Across my State of New Mexico, we see the benefit of the Antiquities Act…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Mexico will be postponed. Amendment No. 8 Offered by Ms. Foxx The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: TITLE V--ACTIVITIES WITHIN WILDERNESS OR LAND MANAGED AS…

At this time I would like to yield 2 minutes to my good friend and colleague and a sportsman from northern New Mexico (Mr. Lujan).