These House Natural Resources Committee hearings are always an interesting fever dream.

This Committee was originally scheduled for earlier in the morning, but was rescheduled so that Donald Trump could meet with House Republicans off campus for a political rally.

Our taxpayer dollars are not to be used for political purposes or as a campaign stop for political activities.

Over the last several months we have been working with tribal leaders, tribal organizations, law enforcement, and others to really understand.

I do want to just make a comment to address to the Committee. Today is primary day in New Mexico. So, happy Election Day.

I think it is disrespectful to the folks who serve our tribal governments.

I do not feel is an appropriate use of official resources.

We are seeing a huge increase in both the number of fires and intensity of fires.

I find it extraordinarily distasteful and disrespectful when we call hearings about tribal issues and Members of Congress use the space to talk about policy and political issues that are not about the issue at hand.

I represent New Mexico's 1st Congressional District, which includes the Albuquerque area and 10 counties in central New Mexico.

The wildfire season is shifting dramatically earlier.