Our Planet

In case you missed it, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández spoke on the floor today in support of S.J. Res. 14, a joint resolution to restore methane public health and environment protections. The House passed the resolution with a bipartisan vote of 229-191, sending it to President Biden’s desk.  In her speech, Congresswoman Leger Fernández highlighted the work… Read more »

WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, last week the House Natural Resources Committee passed Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández’s Orphaned Wells Cleanup and Jobs Act. Read more »

Yesterday, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández met virtually with New Mexico leaders and energy experts to get feedback on legislation she’s currently working on to help states transition away from dependence on taxes and royalties from oil and gas.  The virtual meeting included Secretary Debie Romero, New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration; Leo Delgado,… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández’s (NM-03) announced that the House Natural Resources Committee passed her Orphaned Well Cleanup and Jobs Act of 2021 (H.R. 2415). “It’s time we start holding oil and gas companies responsible for their mess. The Orphaned Well Cleanup and Jobs Act will do just what it says - clean up the orphaned wells polluting our… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Representative Teresa Leger Fernández today announced that the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps will receive a $907,184 grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and community volunteerism. Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) reintroduced the bill to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness within the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument. Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández introduced the Orphaned Wells Cleanup and Jobs Act of 2021 to clean up over 56,000 known “orphaned” oil and gas wells across the country currently leaking methane, contaminating groundwater, and creating a safety risk for communities. In line with the Congresswoman’s priority to promote a just transition to clean energy,… Read more »

WASHINGTON (April 1, 2021) – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) introduced bicameral legislation to reauthorize the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) and continue the conservation of local cultural and historic resources through 2036. Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden announced his American Jobs Plan to reimagine and rebuild a new economy. Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, is urging President Biden to invest in communities that have depended on fossil fuel development as the administration develops its Build Back Better infrastructure proposal. Read more »