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 Governor, Mayors and Pundits: 
 
 
 
|  Jeff Apodaca on Environment   |  | Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor: 
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|  Jay Block on Environment   |  | Republican challenger for Governor: 
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|  Joe Cervantes on Environment   |  | Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor: 
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    Invest in healthy soil program to improve health & yield. (Mar 2019)
    Open space preservation & comprehensive water management. (Nov 2012)
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|  Rebecca Dow on Environment   |  | Republican challenger for Governor: 
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|  Deb Haaland on Environment   |  | DOI Secretary: 
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    30 by 30 goal: conserving 30% of lands and oceans by 2030. (Dec 2020)
    Fight for access to clean water, air, and housing. (Oct 2018)
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|  Gary King on Environment   |  | Democratic Challenger: 
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    Promote New Mexico tourism: 'Stay another day'. (Jul 2014)
    Stand up for environment; polluters already have clout. (Jun 2014)
    More recycling; more water & wildlife conservation. (Nov 1996)
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|  Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Environment   |  | Democrat: 
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    State recovered over $1 million from corporate polluters. (Jan 2021)
    Invest in healthy soil program to improve health & yield. (Apr 2019)
    Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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|  Susana Martinez on Environment   |  | Republican Governor: 
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    $3.3M in fines from those who break environmental rules. (Jan 2012)
    Oversee natural resources to balance economy & environment. (Jan 2011)
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|  Steve Pearce on Environment   |  | Republican Representative (NM-2): 
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    Burdensome regulations kill jobs, like logging industry. (Aug 2017)
    Strike a balance between the environment and the economy. (Aug 2008)
    Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    Give tax breaks for start-up farms for 10-year commitment. (Jan 2008)
    Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2010)
    Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
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|  John Sanchez on Environment   |  | Republican Lt. Governor: 
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 Senate: 
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|  Gavin Clarkson on Environment   |  | Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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|  David Clements on Environment   |  | Republican Senate Challenger: 
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    Stop federal regulations which take over farming & property. (Feb 2014)
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|  Martin Heinrich on Environment   |  | Democratic Challenger: 
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    EPA needed to protect health & well-being. (Oct 2018)
    Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
    Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
    Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
    Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
    Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
    Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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|  Ben Ray Lujan on Environment   |  | Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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    Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
    Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
    Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    Rated  Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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|  Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Environment   |  | Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger (withdrew): 
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|  Mick Rich on Environment   |  | Republican candidate for New Mexico U.S. Senator: 
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    Environment is fragile, but businesses are overregulated. (Oct 2018)
    Cost-benefit analyses for environmental improvement projects. (Sep 2018)
    Wants commercial use of natural resources on federal lands. (Apr 2017)
    Protects environment with sustainable construction. (Jan 2017)
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|  Mark Ronchetti on Environment   |  | Republican Senate Nominee: 
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    Oppose environmental extremism; it crushes middle class. (Aug 2020)
    The Green New Deal is about socialism. (Jan 2020)
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|  John Sanchez on Environment   |  | Republican Challenger: 
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|  Tom Udall on Environment   |  | Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3): 
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    A founder of bipartisan International Conservation Caucus. (Jul 2021)
    Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
    Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
    Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
    Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
    Rated 80% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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|  Bob Walsh on Environment   |  | Libertarian Senate Challenger: 
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    Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. (May 2020)
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|  Allen Weh on Environment   |  | Republican Senate Challenger: 
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    Balance between conservation and welfare of human beings. (Sep 2014)
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 House: 
 
 
 
|  Deb Haaland on Environment   |  | Democrat (District  1): 
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    30 by 30 goal: conserving 30% of lands and oceans by 2030. (Dec 2020)
    Fight for access to clean water, air, and housing. (Oct 2018)
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|  Ben Ray Lujan on Environment   |  | Democrat (District 3): 
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    Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
    Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
    Rated 75% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    Rated  Voted NO on requiring limited GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
    Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Feb 2017)
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|  Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Environment   |  | Democrat (District 1): 
    Click here for 3 full quotes
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    State recovered over $1 million from corporate polluters. (Jan 2021)
    Invest in healthy soil program to improve health & yield. (Apr 2019)
    Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
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|  Steve Pearce on Environment   |  | Republican Representative (NM-2): 
    Click here for 13 full quotes
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    Burdensome regulations kill jobs, like logging industry. (Aug 2017)
    Strike a balance between the environment and the economy. (Aug 2008)
    Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    Give tax breaks for start-up farms for 10-year commitment. (Jan 2008)
    Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2010)
    Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
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|  Xochitl Torres Small on Environment   |  | Democrat (District  2): 
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    Keep public lands in federal control, so protect those lands. (Sep 2018)
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 Former candidates & officeholders: 
 
 
 
|  Gary Johnson on Environment   |  | Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger: 
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    EPA has an important role to play. (Oct 2018)
    Never used eminent domain as governor; wouldn't as president. (Jun 2012)
    Vetoed limits on number of pets people can own. (Mar 2012)
    No compromise on clean air, but no cap-and-trade. (Oct 2011)
    More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
    Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
    Focus on prevention and states for Endangered Species. (Aug 2001)
    Collaborative, incentive driven, locally-based solutions. (Aug 2001)
    Apply "Good Samaritan" rules to abandoned mine cleanup. (Aug 2001)
    State primacy over water quantity & quality issues. (Aug 2001)
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|  Bill Richardson on Environment   |  | Democratic Governor (NM); Secretary of Commerce-Designee: 
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    Green Jobs Cabinet: build aggressive clean energy strategy. (Jan 2009)
    Invest in bike lanes & commuter bike facilities. (Oct 2007)
    Lack of Katrina response by our government was inexcusable. (Jul 2007)
    Katrina response “disgraceful”; reform FEMA & insurance. (Jun 2007)
    Require renewable technologies and ask for conservation. (Jun 2007)
    Expand and create new state parks. (Jan 2004)
    Develop a comprehensive water management plan. (Jan 2004)
    Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
    Declare a forest health emergency on federal lands. (Jan 1993)
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|  Gary Johnson on Environment   |  | Libertarian Challenger: 
    Click here for 10 full quotes
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    EPA has an important role to play. (Oct 2018)
    Never used eminent domain as governor; wouldn't as president. (Jun 2012)
    Vetoed limits on number of pets people can own. (Mar 2012)
    No compromise on clean air, but no cap-and-trade. (Oct 2011)
    More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
    Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
    Focus on prevention and states for Endangered Species. (Aug 2001)
    Collaborative, incentive driven, locally-based solutions. (Aug 2001)
    Apply "Good Samaritan" rules to abandoned mine cleanup. (Aug 2001)
    State primacy over water quantity & quality issues. (Aug 2001)
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|  Joe Carraro on Environment   |  | Former Republican Challenger (2006): 
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|  Joe Skeen on Environment   |  | Former Republican (District 2): 
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    Regulating 15 more contaminants under Clean Water Act. (Oct 1993)
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|  Gloria Tristani on Environment   |  | 2002 Democratic Challenger (NM): 
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|  Hector Balderas on Environment   |  | Former Democratic Primary Challenger (2012): 
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|  Tom Benavides on Environment   |  | Republican challenger; previously state senator: 
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|  Pete Domenici on Environment   |  | Republican Sr Senator (NM): 
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    Voted YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
    Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
    Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
    Voted YES on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
    Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
    Voted NO on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
    Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
    Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
    Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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|  Martin Heinrich on Environment   |  | Democrat (Senate run 2012) (District 1): 
    Click here for 12 full quotes
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    EPA needed to protect health & well-being. (Oct 2018)
    Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
    Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    Voted YES on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
    Regulate all dog breeders down to kennels of 50 dogs. (Feb 2011)
    Member of House Natural Resources Committee. (Mar 2011)
    Prohibit invasive research on great apes. (Apr 2011)
    Rated 88% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    Require labeling genetically engineered food. (Apr 2013)
    Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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|  Francesca Lobato on Environment   |  | Democratic Senate Challenger: 
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|  Allen McCulloch on Environment   |  | Republican Challenger: 
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    Balance Land of Enchantment with Land of Resources. (Jun 2006)
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|  Steve Pearce on Environment   |  | Republican Representative (NM-2): 
    Click here for 13 full quotes
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    Burdensome regulations kill jobs, like logging industry. (Aug 2017)
    Strike a balance between the environment and the economy. (Aug 2008)
    Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    Rated 5% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    Give tax breaks for start-up farms for 10-year commitment. (Jan 2008)
    Targeted as "Dirty Dozen" for anti-environmentalism. (Aug 2010)
    Rated 0% by HSLF, indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    No EPA expansion of regulated waters. (Jul 2014)
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|  David Pfeffer on Environment   |  | Republican Challenger: 
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|  Harry Teague on Environment   |  | Democrat (until 2010) (District 2): 
    Click here for 4 full quotes
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    Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Jul 2009)
    Voted NO on protecting free-roaming horses and burros. (Jul 2009)
    Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    Endorsed by LCV; supports conservation efforts. (Aug 2010)
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|  Tom Udall on Environment   |  | Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3): 
    Click here for 15 full quotes
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    A founder of bipartisan International Conservation Caucus. (Jul 2021)
    Voted YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems. (May 2013)
    Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
    Voted YES on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    Voted YES on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    Voted YES on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    Voted YES on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    Voted NO on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    Voted NO on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    Rated 95% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    Promote conservation of rare felids & canids. (Mar 2007)
    Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    Establish an International Conservation Strategy. (Jun 2012)
    Rated 80% by HSLF, indicating a pro-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
    Rated  Keep restrictive rules for predator control in Alaska. (Mar 2017)
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|  Heather Wilson on Environment   |  | Republican Representative (NM-1): 
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    Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
    Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
    Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
    Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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|  Jeff Bingaman on Environment   |  | Democratic Sr Senator (NM): 
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    Voted YES on $2 billion more for Cash for Clunkers program. (Aug 2009)
    Voted NO on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land. (Dec 2007)
    Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
    Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
    Voted NO on more funding for forest roads and fish habitat. (Sep 1999)
    Voted YES on transportation demo projects. (Mar 1998)
    Voted YES on reducing funds for road-building in National Forests. (Sep 1997)
    Voted YES on continuing desert protection in California. (Oct 1994)
    Voted YES on requiring EPA risk assessments. (May 1994)
    Support UNCED Rio Declaration at 2002 conference. (Jul 2002)
    Rated 79% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
    EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)
    Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements. (Mar 2009)
    Rated 40% by HSLF, indicating a mixed voting record on animal welfare. (Jan 2012)
    Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. (Jan 2007)
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|  Teresa Leger Fernandez on Environment   |  | Democrat (District 3): 
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|  Yvette Herrell on Environment   |  | Republican (District  2): 
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|  Valerie Plame on Environment   |  | Democrat (District 3): 
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|  Melanie Stansbury on Environment   |  | Democrat (District 1): 
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    Invest in healthy soil program to improve health & yield. (Mar 2019)
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|  Heather Wilson on Environment   |  | Republican Representative (NM-1): 
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    Voted NO on environmental education grants for outdoor experiences. (Sep 2008)
    Voted NO on $9.7B for Amtrak improvements and operation thru 2013. (Jun 2008)
    Voted NO on increasing AMTRAK funding by adding $214M to $900M. (Jun 2006)
    Voted NO on barring website promoting Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump. (May 2006)
    Voted YES on deauthorizing "critical habitat" for endangered species. (Sep 2005)
    Voted YES on speeding up approval of forest thinning projects. (Nov 2003)
    Reduce liability for hazardous waste cleanup. (May 2001)
    Supports grants for brownfields remediation. (May 2002)
    Make EPA into a Cabinet department. (May 2002)
    Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
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