State of New Mexico Archives: on Environment


David Clements: Stop federal regulations which take over farming & property

Whether it's our world famous green chile, thriving pecan industry, dairies or cattle ranches, New Mexico has one of the most diverse agricultural economies in the country. Our state's farmers and ranchers represent the best in innovation, entrepreneurship and stewardship.

The future success of New Mexico farmers and ranchers are endangered, however, when the government seeks to take over agricultural production with needless, uninformed and often overly burdensome regulations.

Similarly, the government must respect the private property rights of farmers and ranchers and empower them to make decisions about the most productive use of their principal asset, which is their land. Decisions about how to run farms and ranches should not be made by out-of-touch bureaucrats in Washington.

Source: 2014 N.M. Senate campaign website, ClementsForNM.com Feb 18, 2014

Joe Cervantes: Invest in healthy soil program to improve health & yield

HB204: House Bill 204 appropriates $5.15 million from the general fund to New Mexico State University to create a healthy soil program.

Summary by Conservation Voters New Mexico: HB 204 creates a healthy soil program within the Department of Agriculture which would promote and support farming and ranching systems and other forms of land management that increase soil organic matter, carbon content, aggregate stability, microbiology and water retention to improve the health, and yield and profitability of the soils of the state.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 48-6-16 on Mar/6/2019; Passed Senate 34-0-8 on Mar/9/19; State Sen. Joe Cervantes voted YES; Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Apr/2/2019

Source: Conservation Voters N.M. on New Mexico voting record HB204 Mar 9, 2019

Melanie Stansbury: Invest in healthy soil program to improve health & yield

HB204: House Bill 204 appropriates $5.15 million from the general fund to New Mexico State University to create a healthy soil program.

Summary by Conservation Voters New Mexico: HB 204 creates a healthy soil program within the Department of Agriculture which would promote and support farming and ranching systems and other forms of land management that increase soil organic matter, carbon content, aggregate stability, microbiology and water retention to improve the health, and yield and profitability of the soils of the state.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 48-6-16 on Mar/6/2019; State Rep. Melanie Stansbury sponsored bill and voted YES; Passed Senate 34-0-8 on Mar/9/19; Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Apr/2/2019

Source: Conservation Voters N.M. on New Mexico voting record HB204 Mar 6, 2019

Michelle Lujan-Grisham: Invest in healthy soil program to improve health & yield

HB204: House Bill 204 appropriates $5.15 million from the general fund to New Mexico State University to create a healthy soil program.

Summary by Conservation Voters New Mexico: HB 204 creates a healthy soil program within the Department of Agriculture which would promote and support farming and ranching systems and other forms of land management that increase soil organic matter, carbon content, aggregate stability, microbiology and water retention to improve the health, and yield and profitability of the soils of the state.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 48-6-16 on Mar/6/2019; Passed Senate 34-0-8 on Mar/9/19; Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Apr/2/2019

Source: Conservation Voters N.M. on New Mexico voting record HB204 Apr 2, 2019

Rebecca Dow: Invest in healthy soil program to improve health & yield

HB204: House Bill 204 appropriates $5.15 million from the general fund to New Mexico State University to create a healthy soil program.

Summary by Conservation Voters New Mexico: HB 204 creates a healthy soil program within the Department of Agriculture which would promote and support farming and ranching systems and other forms of land management that increase soil organic matter, carbon content, aggregate stability, microbiology and water retention to improve the health, and yield and profitability of the soils of the state.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 48-6-16 on Mar/6/2019; State Rep. Rebecca Dow voted YES; Passed Senate 34-0-8 on Mar/9/19; Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Apr/2/2019

Source: Conservation Voters N.M. on New Mexico voting record HB204 Mar 6, 2019

Susana Martinez: Oversee natural resources to balance economy & environment

Protecting the environment and jump-starting our economy are not mutually exclusive goals. It is critical to New Mexico's future that thoughtful decisions based on science and common sense rather than political whims that circumvent the will of the people are made. I look forward to working with an Environmental Improvement Board that understands that we must balance economic growth with the need to preserve our state's natural beauty.
Source: 2011 N.M. gubernatorial press release #110126_2 Jan 26, 2011

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