Gary King on Environment

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Stand up for environment; polluters already have clout

As Attorney General and as a state legislator, Gary King has fought hard to protect New Mexico's environment. He has taken on Martinez and the polluters to ensure common-ground policies that both protect our water and air, and fuel economic growth and jobs.

• King fought successfully to protect our clean air. He defeated the Bush-EPA's decision to permit the Desert Rock coal power plant in the Four Corners area.
• As a state legislator, King secured passage of the landmark Mining Act, which established for the first time that mining companies operating in New Mexico must reclaim surface areas upon closure and establish long term, self-sustaining ecosystems.
• King used his position as Attorney General to protect New Mexico's most precious natural resource--our ground and surface water.

More recycling; more water & wildlife conservation

Hatch indicated he supports the following principles concerning New Mexico's environment.
• Provide funding for recycling programs in New Mexico.
• Request flexibility from the federal government in enforcing and funding federal environmental regulations.
• Maintain minimum environmental quality as mandated by current federal regulations.
• Create a state task force to focus on the planning of water conservation and use in New Mexico.
• Q: Do you support expanded hours of operation of hazardous waste recycling centers in New Mexico?
  A: Yes.
• Q: Do you support the 1995 amendment to New Mexico's Wildlife Conservation Act, which excludes some species formerly covered by the Act?
  A: No.
• Q: Should mining operations which are smaller than 25 acres and do not use chemical processing be exempt from New Mexico's mining laws?
  A: No.