2020 NM Senatorial race: on Energy & Oil
Mark Ronchetti:
Green New Deal would destroy New Mexico's energy economy
Mark opposes the so-called "Green New Deal," believing it would destroy New Mexico's energy economy, cause massive state budget cuts to education and health care spending, make the U.S. less competitive economically, and drive up the cost of living,
working, farming, and running a business in America. Climate change can and must be addressed, but Mark is tired of those who believe that dismantling our energy economy is the only way to do so.
Source: 2020 New Mexico Senate campaign website MarkRonchetti.com
Aug 30, 2020
Mark Ronchetti:
All-of-the-above approach to developing energy resources
Mark believes in an all-of-the-above approach to developing energy resources in New Mexico and the United States. New Mexico must continue to be aggressive and focused on producing oil and gas, wind, solar, geothermal, and other forms of energy.
Mark believes that it's possible - and necessary - to both develop our energy resources and protect our environment. These goals do not have to compete with one another.
Source: 2020 New Mexico Senate campaign website MarkRonchetti.com
Aug 30, 2020
Mark Ronchetti:
Strongly opposes ban on fracking, safely done for 60 years
I strongly oppose a ban on fracking. It would completely destroy our state budget and create national security issues when we have to import more foreign oil.
We've been fracking safely for 60 years in this country. Giving up energy independence is a terrible financial, environmental and national security decision.
Source: Albuquerque Journal on 2020 New Mexico Senate race
Aug 26, 2020
Mark Ronchetti:
50% of our oil and gas comes from public lands
Our energy independence saves the average family $2,500 a year in energy costs. Fifty percent of our oil and gas comes from public lands, so we must continue to use federal land.
We should work with those who are concerned about energy production around cultural sites to find a solution.
Source: Albuquerque Journal on 2020 New Mexico Senate race
Aug 26, 2020
Ben Ray Lujan:
Invest in and expand renewable energy projects
Our energy sector is a major driver of economic opportunities in New Mexico. We must aggressively invest in an energy sector that expands renewable energy projects. We have an opportunity to lead the country in renewable
energy production and hire thousands of New Mexicans in the process. This is not an investment we can afford not to make in our state.
Source: 2020 New Mexico Senate campaign website BenRayLujan .com
Jul 8, 2020
Ben Ray Lujan:
Highest-ranking co-sponsor of the Green New Deal
Highest-ranking co-sponsor of the Green New Deal--a bold effort to transition the United States to a clean energy future, take decisive actions to combat the climate crisis, and promote environmental justice. Championed the Clean Energy Standard Act,
legislation that will put the United States on a path toward net-zero emissions by the 2050s, increase the production of renewable resources by more than 25 percentage points, and prevent 30,000 premature deaths from air pollution in the U.S.
Source: 2020 New Mexico Senate campaign website BenRayLujan .com
Jul 8, 2020
Gavin Clarkson:
Opposes Green New Deal; no fracking bans
Q: What is your opinion on energy initiatives such as the Green New Deal and the New Mexico Energy Transition Act?CLARKSON: These are big government schemes that will do little to protect the environment. They will ruin New Mexico's economy and
should be opposed at every turn. I fully oppose fracking bans. Oil and gas--and hydraulic fracturing--contribute mightily to New Mexico's economy. Mining and fracking are also essential to my #FrackChina proposal: make Communist China pay for the
coronavirus outbreak; achieve enduring American energy independence; end our reliance on China for critical minerals.
Q: What about climate change?
CLARKSON: While we all want to protect the environment and enjoy clean air and water, the case for
man-made climate change is scientifically weak and does not justify crushing human economic prosperity. President Trump was right to withdraw from the Paris Climate Deal and other efforts that harm more than help.
Source: Albuquerque Journal on 2020 New Mexico Senate race
Jun 14, 2020
Mark Ronchetti:
Pro fracking and continue to use cost effective oil and gas
I strongly oppose a ban on fracking. It would destroy our state budget, lead to the slashing of public-school funding, and threaten national security. Fracking has happened safely for 60 years in this country. Giving up energy independence is
a terrible environmental and national security decision. Energy independence saves the average family $2,500 a year in energy costs. As 50% of our oil and gas comes from public lands, we must continue to use it.
Source: Albuquerque Journal on 2020 New Mexico Senate race
Jan 7, 2020
Maggie Toulouse Oliver:
Unabashed support of the Green New Deal
In her first interview with The New Mexican since first suggesting she would run for Senate, Toulouse Oliver suggested she would bring a different voice to the race--that of a single mother still paying off student loans and a candidate who has pledged
to reject funding from industries such as pharmaceuticals. "It's hard when someone has served in Washington--and especially in the strong leadership position that [opponent Ben Lujan] is in--to take the kind of strong stances we really need in
Congress nowadays," Toulouse Oliver said.The secretary of state said she would campaign on "unabashed support" of the Green New Deal, a slate of Democratic environmental and economic policies, as well as the creation of a national health
insurance plan, colloquially known as "Medicare for all." Toulouse Oliver also said she would support what she described as policy on the border that "treats people like humans."
Source: Santa Fe New Mexican on 2020 New Mexico Senate race
Apr 24, 2019
Tom Udall:
Do it all, do it right
Tom's view on energy policy can be summed up in six words--do it all, do it right.Doing it all will allow us to take control of our energy security and spur job growth through a clean energy economy.
A sustainable American energy future requires a diverse portfolio, including more renewable sources like wind and solar, efficiency and conservation, along with traditional energy sources like natural gas, domestic oil, and nuclear power.
It also means facing the threat of global warming. As a member of the Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works,
Tom supported creating a system of clean energy incentives and limits on pollution--policies that can reduce foreign oil imports and greenhouse gas emissions, while creating nearly two million jobs and billions of dollars in energy savings.
Source: Vote-USA.org on 2020 New Mexico Senate race
Oct 25, 2014
Page last updated: Dec 27, 2020