Otero Mesa can be a source of energy and an oasis, too
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We do not have to sacrifice the beauty of Otero Mesa to develop its energy reserves. All we need is leadership to bring the two sides together. Continue Reading
Those things that are far worse than a radiation leak
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While the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, many political aftershocks are being felt strongly in our country. Much debate involves nuclear energy being used for domestic power generation. Sadly, so much being said about nuclear energy generation just is not so. Continue Reading
The difference between old neighbors and good neighbors
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We drink the water at Devil’s Spring. So do our kids and grandkids, and our livestock, and wildlife, and you. The Pit Rule is the difference between our old neighbors and our Good Neighbors. Continue Reading
Opportunities for business owners in the clean energy economy
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The results are in: Transitioning to a clean energy economy offers huge economic growth opportunities for New Mexico businesses and entrepreneurs. And, as a small business owner, growing our business is something that I think about every day. Continue Reading
Energy Department staffer, a Dem, misses Schmitt
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The public information officer for the state’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, a lifelong Democrat, says she was sad to see Republican Harrison Schmitt withdraw his nomination to lead the department because he was doing a good job. Continue Reading
Who vets the Senate Rules Committee’s vetters?
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As the secretary-designate for the Energy Department, I agreed to background investigations by both the Rules Committee and the Department of Public Safety. The issue was whether private eyes would be held liable for the misuse of personal and family information. Continue Reading
We must allow Americans to go back to work
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Drilling platforms are not simply switches that can be turned on and off at will. They are workplaces, sources of livelihood and security for the thousands of Americans who were once employed there. Continue Reading
Schmitt withdraws nomination for cabinet post
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UPDATED: Harrison Schmitt has withdrawn his nomination to leads the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department rather than undergoing a background check required for Senate confirmation. Continue Reading
Submit to a background check or resign, Schmitt
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Harrison Schmitt, the nominee to head the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department, is refusing to submit to a background check required by the Senate. If he won’t reverse course, he should resign – or the governor should fire him. Continue Reading
El Paso Electric CEO discusses outages
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Following three days of rolling blackouts last week, the CEO of El Paso Electric had to answer some tough questions from the El Paso Times. Continue Reading
NM poised to benefit from biofuels efforts
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New Mexico’s combination of natural resources, transportation infrastructure and technological know-how puts our state in a great strategic position to pursue the development of a biofuels economy. Whether we are talking about communities like Columbus or Portales, our rural communities stand to benefit. Continue Reading
Schmitt picked to head energy and natural resources
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UPDATED: Gov. Susana Martinez today nominated former U.S. Sen. and astronaut Harrison “Jack” Schmitt to head the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Continue Reading
Powell wants to get past the ‘us-against-them’ mentality
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Ray Powell says his time working with Jane Goodall has been a needed sabbatical from politics – one that has empowered him and given him the desire to return to the New Mexico Land Office and work for change. Continue Reading
New Mexico must enact cleaner energy practices
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New Mexico has the opportunity to bypass the deadlock in Washington and help minimize the risks faced by our men and women in uniform. New Mexico must lead America toward a cleaner, safer future through the limitation of dangerous carbon pollution. Continue Reading
When we take care of our lands, our lands take care of us
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There is a clear difference between me and the current land commissioner, and there is a clear difference between the candidates for land commissioner in this upcoming election. Continue Reading