Native American Issues
My family has always treasured and respected the unique history and heritage of New Mexico.
I’m proud of my long-standing working relationship with tribal leaders and the Native American community of northern New Mexico. I respect tribal sovereignty, and I understand the important role of tribal and pueblo governments in our state.
As Chairman of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, I worked with the commission to adopt a resolution that recognized our government-to-government relationship concerning regulatory processes with sovereign Indian Nations. I have always supported the sovereignty of Native American tribes and pueblos and I pledge to join the Congressional Native American Caucus and work with fellow House members in partnership with tribal governments.
Government-to-Government Relationships
As Congressman, I will continue to work on a government-to-government level with the pueblos, the Jicarilla and Mescalero Apache Tribes and the Navajo Nation to protect and strengthen the rights and well being of Native Americans and their communities.
Health Care
In Congress I will fight to reverse the trend of President Bush’s budget cuts to the Indian Health Service. I will work to fund the Indian Health Service and expand access to care on tribal lands.
Education
Education is the key to success, and for too long education services on tribal lands have been underfunded. I will support legislation that will promote American Indian education at all levels.
Economic Development
I have seen firsthand how economic development benefits tribes, the surrounding communities and the state of New Mexico. We should work to foster small business development on tribal lands that will create jobs. In Congress, I will work at the national level to protect the right of tribal governments to protect their economic interests.
I’m proud of my long-standing working relationship with tribal leaders and the Native American community of northern New Mexico. I respect tribal sovereignty, and I understand the important role of tribal and pueblo governments in our state.
As Chairman of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, I worked with the commission to adopt a resolution that recognized our government-to-government relationship concerning regulatory processes with sovereign Indian Nations. I have always supported the sovereignty of Native American tribes and pueblos and I pledge to join the Congressional Native American Caucus and work with fellow House members in partnership with tribal governments.
Government-to-Government Relationships
As Congressman, I will continue to work on a government-to-government level with the pueblos, the Jicarilla and Mescalero Apache Tribes and the Navajo Nation to protect and strengthen the rights and well being of Native Americans and their communities.
Health Care
In Congress I will fight to reverse the trend of President Bush’s budget cuts to the Indian Health Service. I will work to fund the Indian Health Service and expand access to care on tribal lands.
Education
Education is the key to success, and for too long education services on tribal lands have been underfunded. I will support legislation that will promote American Indian education at all levels.
Economic Development
I have seen firsthand how economic development benefits tribes, the surrounding communities and the state of New Mexico. We should work to foster small business development on tribal lands that will create jobs. In Congress, I will work at the national level to protect the right of tribal governments to protect their economic interests.
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