"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."
"We need to do something to open the tap here."
"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 host..."
"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."
"The Organ Mountains are one of the most iconic vistas in my home state of New Mexico."
"I want to congratulate and publicly thank Congressmen Lujan and Heinrich, as well as Senators Bingaman and Udall."