President Biden visited New Mexico to highlight his administration's achievements in climate and conservation. His visit, coinciding with the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), underscored a commitment to a fair energy transition. The event took place in Belen, south of Albuquerque, with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Senator Martin Heinrich, Senator Ben Ray Luján, and the CEO of Arcosa Wind Towers present.

The President discussed benefits from the IRA for families, communities, businesses, and the state. This act complements earlier initiatives like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan Act.

Governor Lujan Grisham praised the administration's leadership in clean energy investments. Senator Luján expressed honor in working on the IRA to bring clean energy jobs to New Mexico. Senator Heinrich emphasized that this is just the beginning of investing in energy transition.

Conservation Voters New Mexico supports these efforts as a nonpartisan organization aiming to protect natural resources through political engagement.