Statement record

Ben Ray Luján — Jun 19, 2024

U.S. Senator (D-NM) · Jun 19, 2024

On June 19, 2024, Luján co-signed the same New Mexico delegation letter asking President Biden to approve a major disaster declaration for the South Fork and Salt fires. The letter named more than 1,400 homes and businesses destroyed, more than 8,000 people evacuated, two fatalities, and "serious drought and windy conditions." Stafford Act assistance; no climate-change link.

Analysis notes

Core senator, affected state. In-window. Event yes. Climate no. Obstruction no. Same joint letter as Heinrich.

Codes

Disaster Mention yes — Co-signed the South Fork / Salt Stafford letter.
Climate Connection no — Drought and wind only.
Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no — No obstruction claim.