Coalition to protect land in Doña Ana County grows
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A movement to protect the Organ Mountains and other areas in Doña Ana County by designating the land as a national monument is growing. Continue Reading
Pearce introduces Organ Mountains protection bill
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U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., has introduced a bill that would protect the Organ Mountains in Doña Ana County by establishing 58,500 acres as a national monument. Continue Reading
NM believes in responsible energy exploration
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New Mexicans – just like other Americans – believe in responsible energy exploration and that we need energy from all sources – including renewables – to provide for our long-term energy needs. Continue Reading
Western voters see past green-vs.-growth debate; do policymakers?
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The majority of Westerners have moved past a myopic view that places all policies into a pro-economy or pro-environment box. Continue Reading
Poll: Heinrich and Wilson tied; voters like guv
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UPDATED: A new, bipartisan poll finds Martin Heinrich and Heather Wilson essentially tied in a potential U.S. Senate match-up and a high approval rating for Gov. Susana Martinez. Continue Reading
‘Fracking’ is essential to our future
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Fracking plays a very important role in energy production nationally and in New Mexico. Natural gas is not risk-free, but no energy source is. Continue Reading
‘Dust’ ordinance protects homeowners
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We can all agree that “dust ordinance” is a silly name; that aside, don’t believe the hype. This ordinance isn’t “overly restrictive” or “punitive.” Protecting Las Crucens’ health and property is exactly the type of thing the city council should be working on. Continue Reading
Balancing economic development and conservation
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I will continue to fight for reasonable solutions that protect the environment, protect species and protect workers, but do not hamstring our economy. Continue Reading
Talking about the state budget, voter ID, climate change and the prez race
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AUDIO: Heath Haussamen was on the statewide radio program News New Mexico earlier today to talk about the state’s projected budget surplus, voter photo ID, climate change, the presidential race and more. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading
Environmentalists punish companies without protecting people
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Despite what some readers might think, I do care about the environment. I just don’t see current government regulations as a way to solve our problems. In fact, those regulations often make the lives of average people worse. Continue Reading
GOP seeks big-government power grab along borders
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You might not have noticed, but in the last few weeks our nation has witnessed an attempted big-government power grab the likes of which we have rarely seen. Continue Reading
Kintigh is wrong about Endangered Species Act
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State Rep. Dennis Kintigh’s Oct. 9 opinion piece criticizing the Endangered Species Act demonstrates an unyielding loyalty to the oil and gas industry, a dubious commitment to science and environmental protection, and a clear misunderstanding of the facts. Continue Reading
Class warfare is just what the doctor ordered
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Is Occupy Wall Street a demonstration, a movement, or a transformative moment? Some believe it’s merely an irritant that will be suppressed in the coming weeks. I think it’s something much more. Continue Reading
Haussamen talks about Occupy and Tea Party movements on News NM
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NMPolitics.net’s Heath Haussamen talked about the Occupy and Tea Party movements and other topics today on the radio program News New Mexico. Click on the headline to listen. Continue Reading
Confrontation is needed in Endangered Species Act process
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America’s citizens should be able to assume that Endangered Species Act listings are based on “best science,” as determined by an altruistic scientist — an honest arbiter. Sadly, this ideal model isn’t how it works in real life. Continue Reading