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NM Hearing Before HENRC – 8:30 mst
January 29, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm EST
CALL TO ACTION – YOUR VOICE URGENTLY NEEDED
New Mexico’s Green Amendment Is Up For Its 1st Hearing in 2026
We Need All Hands On Deck
Recognizing and protecting the right of all New Mexicans to clean and healthy air, water, soil environments; to healthy flora, fauna and habitats; a stable climate and thriving ecosystems is up for consideration before the House Energy, Environment and Natural Resource Committee (HENRC).
HENRC members need to hear your voice.
Please email and call today, and encourage your family, friends, community and coworkers to do the same.
Urge all committee members to support the New Mexico Green Amendment.
Need some resources to help inform your thinking? Find them here.
And if you can attend the hearing to testify, please do so.
The hearing takes place:
- Thursday, January 29
- at 8:30 am mountain time
- in Room 317 of the Roundhouse
- To join the meeting via zoom or phone:
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88578798130
Phone one-tap: +13462487799,,88578798130# US (Houston) Webinar ID: 885 7879 8130
The fossil fuel and other industries are lobbying hard against protecting New Mexico’s beautiful environment and the natural resources we all need to thrive and to be supported by good paying jobs that benefit our families rather than devastate them.
A GREAT WAY to Stay Up To Speed is to Join the New Mexico Green Amendment Action Platform – you can join at this link.
Who’s on the committee?
| Office Phone | Message | ||||
| Rep | Matthew McQueen | Chair | 505-986-4423 | matthew.mcqueen@nmlegis.gov | Thank you for hearing. Please support. |
| Rep | Debra M. Sariñana | Vice Chair | 505-986-4438 | debbie.sarinana@nmlegis.gov | Thank you for supporting, pls keep as a highest priority. |
| Rep | Rod Montoya | Ranking Member | 505-986-4454 | rod.montoya@nmlegis.gov | Please support |
| Rep | Michelle Paulene Abeyta | Member | 505-986-4254 | michelle.abeyta@nmlegis.gov | Please support |
| Rep | Meredith A. Dixon | Member | 505-986-4317 | meredith.dixon@nmlegis.gov | Please support |
| Rep | Miguel P. García | Member | 505-986-4242 | miguel.garcia@nmlegis.gov | Please support |
| Rep | Yanira Gurrola | Member | 505-986-4435 | yanira.gurrola@nmlegis.gov | Please support |
| Rep | Jonathan A. Henry | Member | 505-986-4221 | jonathan.henry@nmlegis.gov | Please support |
| Rep | Mark B. Murphy | Member | 505-986-4454 | mark.murphy@nmlegis.gov | Please support |
| Rep | Elaine Sena Cortez | Member | 505-986-4450 | elaine.senacortez@nmlegis.gov | Please support |
| Rep | Nathan P. Small | Member | 505-986-4319 | nathan.small@nmlegis.gov | Please support |
The amendment being considered reads:
SECTION 1. It is proposed to amend Article 2 of the
constitution of New Mexico by adding a new section to read:
- The people of the state shall have a right toclean and healthy air, water, soil and environments; healthy flora, fauna and habitats; a stable climate and thriving ecosystems; and the preservation of the natural, cultural and healthful qualities of the environment. The state, counties and municipalities shall protect these rights equitably for all people, including future generations, and regardless of race, ethnicity, tribal affiliation, gender, socioeconomics or geography. Securing a more stable climate, including for future generations, shall be a high priority and serves a compelling state interest.
- The state, counties and municipalities shall serve as trustees of the natural resources of New Mexico and shall conserve, protect and maintain these resources for the benefit of all the people, including present and future generations, who are the beneficiaries.
- The provisions of this section are self- executing.Monetary damages shall not be awarded for a violation of this section. This section is enforceable against the state, counties and municipalities.
