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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jeff Apodaca on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor:
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- Fracking ok for now; move away from oil & gas over time. (Jan 2018)
- Old and new energy industries must adapt. (Aug 2017)
- Solar power will bring money & jobs. (Jul 2017)
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Jay Block on Energy & Oil
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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Joe Cervantes on Energy & Oil
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Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor:
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- Research snd develop renewable energy. (Jul 2017)
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Rebecca Dow on Energy & Oil
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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Deb Haaland on Energy & Oil
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DOI Secretary:
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- Will work to undo fossil fuel development on public lands. (Dec 2020)
- Campaigned on climate change, backs Green New Deal. (Dec 2020)
- Anti-fracking, supports Green New Deal. (Dec 2020)
- Lead the way into renewable energy era, solar and wind. (Oct 2018)
- Climate change is #1 issue facing the world today. (Sep 2018)
- PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
- PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Gary King on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Encourage cleaner burning fuels via tough standards. (Nov 1996)
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Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Energy & Oil
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Democrat:
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- New Mexico to have nation's largest single wind complex. (Jan 2021)
- Climate change risks environmental annihilation. (Aug 2020)
- Pro-active on climate change: 50% renewable by 2030. (Jan 2019)
- Limit greenhouse gases, lead on renewable energy. (Oct 2018)
- Supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Susana Martinez on Energy & Oil
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Republican Governor:
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- Diversify so we're not at mercy of federal government. (Jan 2017)
- Eliminate gross receipts tax on locomotive fuels. (Jan 2012)
- Cap-and-Tax does not move us toward a cleaner environment. (Jan 2011)
- Letter to Congress supporting renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
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Steve Pearce on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
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- No one believes the crap about climate change. (Oct 2018)
- Must include fossil fuels as well as green energy. (Aug 2017)
- Set aside 6.4M acres in New Mexico for solar panels. (Oct 2008)
- More domestic oil production & more nuclear power. (Aug 2008)
- Nuclear energy is cheap, clean and ready now. (Aug 2008)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
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John Sanchez on Energy & Oil
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Republican Lt. Governor:
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- Oil & gas drilling in Otero Mesa. (Oct 2002)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
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Senate:
NM 2020: 2020 NM Senatorial race
Gavin Clarkson on Energy & Oil
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Opposes Green New Deal; no fracking bans. (Jun 2020)
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David Clements on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Lower energy costs by letting market decide what makes sense. (Feb 2014)
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Martin Heinrich on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Moral obligation to prevent devastating climate change. (Oct 2018)
- Develop NM solar and wind, not coal and oil. (Oct 2012)
- Supports cap-and-trade; it causes no big energy costs. (Oct 2012)
- Bush stood in way of development of clean, renewable energy. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Sep 2019)
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Ben Ray Lujan on Energy & Oil
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Invest in and expand renewable energy projects. (Jul 2020)
- Highest-ranking co-sponsor of the Green New Deal. (Jul 2020)
- Shift $ from oil company tax breaks to renewable development. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (May 2019)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Energy & Oil
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger (withdrew):
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- Unabashed support of the Green New Deal. (Apr 2019)
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Mick Rich on Energy & Oil
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Republican candidate for New Mexico U.S. Senator:
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- Coal plant filters can solve CO2 emissions without subsidies. (Oct 2018)
- Support oil & gas industry for fuel independence. (Jan 2018)
- Protected public lands could be a source of energy and jobs. (Jan 2018)
- Make public lands accessible for energy production. (Aug 2017)
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Mark Ronchetti on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate Nominee:
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- Green New Deal would destroy New Mexico's energy economy. (Aug 2020)
- All-of-the-above approach to developing energy resources. (Aug 2020)
- Strongly opposes ban on fracking, safely done for 60 years. (Aug 2020)
- 50% of our oil and gas comes from public lands. (Aug 2020)
- Pro fracking and continue to use cost effective oil and gas. (Jan 2020)
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John Sanchez on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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- Oil & gas drilling in Otero Mesa. (Oct 2002)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
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Tom Udall on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3):
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- Do it all, do it right. (Oct 2014)
- Supports solar energy with heart & soul. (Oct 2008)
- Supports renewable electricity standard for public utilities. (Aug 2008)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
- Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Sep 2019)
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Bob Walsh on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian Senate Challenger:
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- Don't prioritize green energy. (May 2020)
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Allen Weh on Energy & Oil
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Explore every potential energy source, including oil & gas. (Sep 2014)
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House:
Deb Haaland on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Will work to undo fossil fuel development on public lands. (Dec 2020)
- Campaigned on climate change, backs Green New Deal. (Dec 2020)
- Anti-fracking, supports Green New Deal. (Dec 2020)
- Lead the way into renewable energy era, solar and wind. (Oct 2018)
- Climate change is #1 issue facing the world today. (Sep 2018)
- PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
- PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Ben Ray Lujan on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Invest in and expand renewable energy projects. (Jul 2020)
- Highest-ranking co-sponsor of the Green New Deal. (Jul 2020)
- Shift $ from oil company tax breaks to renewable development. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (May 2019)
- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 1):
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- New Mexico to have nation's largest single wind complex. (Jan 2021)
- Climate change risks environmental annihilation. (Aug 2020)
- Pro-active on climate change: 50% renewable by 2030. (Jan 2019)
- Limit greenhouse gases, lead on renewable energy. (Oct 2018)
- Supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
- Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
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Steve Pearce on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
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- No one believes the crap about climate change. (Oct 2018)
- Must include fossil fuels as well as green energy. (Aug 2017)
- Set aside 6.4M acres in New Mexico for solar panels. (Oct 2008)
- More domestic oil production & more nuclear power. (Aug 2008)
- Nuclear energy is cheap, clean and ready now. (Aug 2008)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
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Xochitl Torres Small on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Gary Johnson on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Humans contribute to climate change, but no government role. (Oct 2018)
- Man contributes to climate change, but no government fix. (Jan 2016)
- Federal regulation makes fracking, coal mining, & nuclear OK. (Sep 2012)
- Support renewables, but not with federal policy. (Sep 2012)
- Cap-&-trade imposes costs with no environmental improvement. (Aug 2012)
- Alternative energy good; ethanol subsidies bad. (Nov 2011)
- Supports nuclear power. (Aug 2011)
- Current policy prevents common-sense energy development. (Jul 2011)
- No cap-and-trade; no taxing carbon emissions. (Jul 2011)
- I accept global warming but not cap-and-trade. (Jun 2011)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
- Federal tax incentives for energy, with state decisions. (Aug 2001)
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Bill Richardson on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Governor (NM); Secretary of Commerce-Designee:
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- Green Jobs Cabinet: lead renewable energy export. (Jan 2010)
- Start carbon trading in 11-state Western Climate region. (Jan 2009)
- About time we got Saudis to increase production. (Jun 2008)
- Windfall profit tax to shift obscene profits from Exxon. (Jun 2008)
- New oil refineries and nuclear plants ok, if done right. (Jun 2008)
- FactCheck: No, NH gas prices are not highest ever. (Jan 2008)
- FactCheck: Reducing GHGs by 90% costs households $800/yr. (Dec 2007)
- 30% renewable sources in our electricity by 2020. (Dec 2007)
- Recommends 90% GHG reduction to IPCC. (Nov 2007)
- Served on boards of three large oil companies. (Nov 2007)
- Need an energy revolution in the US. (Oct 2007)
- Supernova of clean energy policy in New Mexico. (Oct 2007)
- 2020 Vision: An energy revolution in 5 simple steps. (Oct 2007)
- States have addressed global warming; now feds should too. (Oct 2007)
- Hydrogen cars only in 30 years; need plug-ins & hybrids now. (Oct 2007)
- Opposes gas tax: it burdens everyday people. (Oct 2007)
- Regulated utilities can profit by “selling efficiency”. (Oct 2007)
- Iran & Russia are exploring natural gas control like OPEC. (Oct 2007)
- Energy incentives are just anti-government ideology. (Oct 2007)
- Climate change cynics don’t consider cost of inaction. (Oct 2007)
- 50-mpg cars by 2020 even if it costs $6000 per car. (Oct 2007)
- Carbon auction: use market to make emitter pay for emissions. (Oct 2007)
- Bush won’t follow the Kyoto treaty, but my state does. (Jun 2007)
- Buying carbon offsets not enough; sacrifice for common good. (Jun 2007)
- Claimed too early that secrets were safe at nuclear labs. (May 2007)
- Supports nuclear energy, but not waste storage at Yucca Mt. (May 2007)
- Cap-and-trade CO2 emissions, including 50-mpg cars by 2020. (May 2007)
- Sacrifice for Apollo-like program for renewable fuel. (Apr 2007)
- Mandatory emissions reductions to make US energy-independent. (Feb 2007)
- 50 mpg efficiency and 30% renewable electricity. (Jan 2006)
- Oppose carbon tax, favor a cap-and-trade system. (Jan 2006)
- Oversaw Dept. of Energy during nuclear lab security breach. (Nov 2005)
- Tapped Strategic Oil Reserve to pierce bubble in oil prices. (Nov 2005)
- $6M for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. (Jan 2004)
- Develop alternative energy, including wind & solar. (Oct 2002)
- Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
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Gary Johnson on Energy & Oil
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Humans contribute to climate change, but no government role. (Oct 2018)
- Man contributes to climate change, but no government fix. (Jan 2016)
- Federal regulation makes fracking, coal mining, & nuclear OK. (Sep 2012)
- Support renewables, but not with federal policy. (Sep 2012)
- Cap-&-trade imposes costs with no environmental improvement. (Aug 2012)
- Alternative energy good; ethanol subsidies bad. (Nov 2011)
- Supports nuclear power. (Aug 2011)
- Current policy prevents common-sense energy development. (Jul 2011)
- No cap-and-trade; no taxing carbon emissions. (Jul 2011)
- I accept global warming but not cap-and-trade. (Jun 2011)
- Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
- Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
- Federal tax incentives for energy, with state decisions. (Aug 2001)
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Joe Carraro on Energy & Oil
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Former Republican Challenger (2006):
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- More funds for alternative fuel AND for traditional sources. (Nov 2004)
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Joe Skeen on Energy & Oil
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Former Republican (District 2):
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- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
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Gloria Tristani on Energy & Oil
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2002 Democratic Challenger (NM):
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Hector Balderas on Energy & Oil
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Former Democratic Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Big oil does not deserve big tax subsidies. (Dec 2011)
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Tom Benavides on Energy & Oil
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Republican challenger; previously state senator:
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Pete Domenici on Energy & Oil
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Republican Sr Senator (NM):
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- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted NO on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
- Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
- Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
- Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
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Martin Heinrich on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (Senate run 2012) (District 1):
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- Moral obligation to prevent devastating climate change. (Oct 2018)
- Develop NM solar and wind, not coal and oil. (Oct 2012)
- Supports cap-and-trade; it causes no big energy costs. (Oct 2012)
- Bush stood in way of development of clean, renewable energy. (Nov 2008)
- Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Sep 2019)
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Francesca Lobato on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Allen McCulloch on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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- Responsible drilling at Otero Mesa and ANWR. (Jun 2006)
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Steve Pearce on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
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- No one believes the crap about climate change. (Oct 2018)
- Must include fossil fuels as well as green energy. (Aug 2017)
- Set aside 6.4M acres in New Mexico for solar panels. (Oct 2008)
- More domestic oil production & more nuclear power. (Aug 2008)
- Nuclear energy is cheap, clean and ready now. (Aug 2008)
- Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
- Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
- Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
- Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
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David Pfeffer on Energy & Oil
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Republican Challenger:
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Harry Teague on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 2):
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- Aggressively invest in alternative energy. (Nov 2008)
- Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
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Tom Udall on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3):
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- Do it all, do it right. (Oct 2014)
- Supports solar energy with heart & soul. (Oct 2008)
- Supports renewable electricity standard for public utilities. (Aug 2008)
- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
- Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
- Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
- Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
- Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Sep 2019)
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Heather Wilson on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (NM-1):
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- Stop pursuing green dreams on energy. (Oct 2012)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
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Jeff Bingaman on Energy & Oil
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Democratic Sr Senator (NM):
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- Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
- Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
- Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
- Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
- Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
- Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
- Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
- Voted NO on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
- Voted NO on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
- Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
- Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
- Sponsored bill raising CAFE by a 4% per year until 2018. (Jul 2006)
- Rated 50% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
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Teresa Leger Fernandez on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Climate change is a crisis, invest in renewables. (Feb 2021)
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Yvette Herrell on Energy & Oil
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Republican (District 2):
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Valerie Plame on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 3):
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Melanie Stansbury on Energy & Oil
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Democrat (District 1):
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Heather Wilson on Energy & Oil
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Republican Representative (NM-1):
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- Stop pursuing green dreams on energy. (Oct 2012)
- Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
- Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
- Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
- Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
- Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
- Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
- Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
- Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
- Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
- Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
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