Martin Heinrich
U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich says grants awarded to technology companies in New Mexico will boost employment, especially in the renewable energy industry.
Heinrich talked to NMPolitics.net last week after meeting with officials at Albuquerque’s Ktech Corp. Inc. That company, which has developed energy storage technologies for a smarter, more efficient electrical grid, has just won a grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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Heinrich said in the long run the renewable energy industry in New Mexico will lead to a reduction in pollution and dependency on foreign oil.
Heinrich also said he supports state Rep. Brian Egolf’s legislation to move the state’s money out of Wall Street Banks and into New Mexico’s community banks because of their ability to quickly loan money to small business and homeowners.