Statement record

Ben Ray Luján — Jun 21, 2024

U.S. Senator (D-NM) · Jun 21, 2024

On Friday, June 21, 2024, Luján visited Roswell, Ruidoso, and the Mescalero Apache Reservation with Heinrich. Quoted: "Today, Senator Heinrich and I stood shoulder to shoulder with our community in Southeastern New Mexico. Not only did we see the heart-wrenching destruction these fires have caused, we saw a community in action." He said the fires had "upended the lives of far too many New Mexicans, destroying thousands of homes and businesses, and disrupting livelihoods." Relief and recovery; no climate change.

Analysis notes

Core senator. In-window Friday visit. Event yes. Climate no. Obstruction no.

Codes

Disaster Mention yes — Names the fires and destruction.
Climate Connection no — Relief and community resilience only.
Mentioned Policy no — Visit readout; Stafford ask was the June 19 letter.
Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no — No obstruction claim.