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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jeff Apodaca on Environment
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| Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor:
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Jay Block on Environment
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Joe Cervantes on Environment
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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
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Deb Haaland on Environment
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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| Republican Lt. Governor:
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Senate:
NM 2020: 2020 NM Senatorial race
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Gavin Clarkson on Environment
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| Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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David Clements on Environment
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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
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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
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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
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger (withdrew):
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Mick Rich on Environment
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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
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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
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| Republican Challenger:
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Tom Udall on Environment
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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
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Libertarian Senate Challenger:
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- Fight EPA regulatory over-reach. (May 2020)
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Allen Weh on Environment
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Balance between conservation and welfare of human beings. (Sep 2014)
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House:
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Deb Haaland on Environment
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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
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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
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Democrat (District 1):
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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
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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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Xochitl Torres Small on Environment
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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:
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Gary Johnson on Environment
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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
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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
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Libertarian 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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Joe Carraro on Environment
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| Former Republican Challenger (2006):
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Joe Skeen on Environment
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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
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| 2002 Democratic Challenger (NM):
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Hector Balderas on Environment
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| Former Democratic Primary Challenger (2012):
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Tom Benavides on Environment
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| Republican challenger; previously state senator:
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Pete Domenici on Environment
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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
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Democrat (Senate run 2012) (District 1):
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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
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Allen McCulloch on Environment
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Republican Challenger:
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- Balance Land of Enchantment with Land of Resources. (Jun 2006)
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Steve Pearce on Environment
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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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David Pfeffer on Environment
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| Republican Challenger:
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Harry Teague on Environment
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 2):
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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
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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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Heather Wilson on Environment
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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
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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
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| Democrat (District 3):
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Yvette Herrell on Environment
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| Republican (District 2):
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Valerie Plame on Environment
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| Democrat (District 3):
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Melanie Stansbury on Environment
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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
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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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