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United States Senator for New Mexico
Jul 20, 2023 7 tweets 2 min read
Tomorrow, millions of people will flock to see Christopher Nolan’s #Oppenheimer.

It’s critical to note 78 years after the nuclear tests this movie centers on, New Mexico continues to face collateral damage from the Trinity Test site. (1/7) New Mexico was chosen for its uninhabited space, however, nearly half a million people were horribly affected. Generations of New Mexicans later, thousands of victims and their family members continue to face serious, sometimes deadly health complications. (2/7) Image
Jul 14, 2023 8 tweets 2 min read
Hey Twitter. Just wanted to check-in with y’all quick to talk about the recent breakthrough in plugging up hazardous toxic wells that may be in your backyard. (1/8) Here’s the map of where all of the known orphan wells are located throughout the country, however, there are thousands of undocumented ones still out there. (2/8) Image
Aug 19, 2019 4 tweets 1 min read
I support moving forward with an impeachment inquiry, which will continue to uncover the facts for the American people and hold this president accountable. This is not a position I’ve reached lightly. The Trump presidency is creating grave national security concerns, including ignoring warnings that our Democracy is being targeted, and seemingly and actively encouraging Russian interference.