Mick Rich on Energy & Oil

Coal plant filters can solve CO2 emissions without subsidies

Martin Heinrich (D): Yes to both. Climate change is "devastating"--with "moral obligation to be responsible stewards of this earth."

Gary Johnson (L): No. Says human activity is a contributing factor, but doesn't support government role in regulating.

Mick Rich (R): Unclear. Mentions but not as urgent issue. Says Sandia Labs coal plant filter can solve CO2 emissions.

Q: Support government subsidies for renewable energy?

Martin Heinrich (D): Yes. Championed renewable investments to "create thousands of new jobs."

Gary Johnson (L): No. Proposes "a free market approach," with technological innovation as only driver.

Mick Rich (R): No. Would only support renewable energy without government subsidies.

Support oil & gas industry for fuel independence

"When you think about New Mexico's oil and gas industry, I don't think southeast New Mexico is given the credit for where we're at in the world," Rich said. "It's not just about the U.S. being energy independent. We have now surpassed Saudi Arabia in production.."

Protected public lands could be a source of energy and jobs

Make public lands accessible for energy production