Statement record
Martin Heinrich — Jun 21, 2024
U.S. Senator (D-NM) · Jun 21, 2024
On Friday, June 21, 2024, Heinrich visited shelters and the Ruidoso emergency operations center with Luján. Quoted: "These fires have already had devastating impacts on thousands of New Mexicans and continue to threaten beloved communities. I am so grateful for the wildland firefighters, first responders, and local and Tribal leaders who are working around the clock to keep New Mexicans safe." He named remaining fire and flood danger after recent rain and urged people to heed evacuation orders. Relief; no climate change.
Analysis notes
Core senator. In-window Friday visit (window ends noon June 23). Event yes. Climate no. Obstruction no. Climate/obstruction codes rest on the June 19 letter as well — still no.
Codes
- Disaster Mention yes — Names the fires and remaining flood danger.
- Climate Connection no — Relief and evacuations only.
- Mentioned Policy no — Visit readout; Stafford ask was the June 19 letter.
- Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no — No obstruction claim.