For generations to come
Will protect land, air, and water for generations to come.
Occurrences
who wants to make sure New Mexico’s water does not disappear because we did not act to save our planet and build a strong renewable energy economy.
Evidence
The delegation said the Trump administration’s actions would eliminate protections for the Greater Chaco Region and that they were fighting to keep Chaco protected for generations to come. The statement also notes a rushed seven-day comment period and a 90-day environmental assessment timeline.
The lawmakers opposed uranium drilling in Carson National Forest and urged the Forest Service to require a full Environmental Impact Statement and suspend review pending congressional action to protect the Chama watershed.
Assessments
The evidence shows Leger Fernandez actively worked in office to protect land and water through opposition to rollback of Greater Chaco protections and pressure for environmental review and suspension of uranium drilling review near the Chama watershed. These are concrete federal advocacy and oversight actions aligned with the promise, but the record provided does not show a completed durable protection of land, air, and water. Because the outcome remains advocacy rather than fulfilled protection, this merits partial credit in the same term, with an effort badge for serious attempts.