Tom Udall actually said...

I just want to applaud the administration for normalizing relations.

I think it is very important that we see it be reopened safely, and I underline the 'safely.'

Many native communities in New Mexico do not have adequate water infrastructure, and in some cases, no running water at all.

If it were not for leasing water, the river would go dry, and there would be no water to sustain the endangered species in the river.