Senator Martin Heinrich has expressed his support for ending federal subsidies to oil and gas companies. This announcement was made through a letter addressed to several environmental groups.

"You asked for my support for ending fossil fuel subsidies, and you have it," stated Senator Heinrich in his correspondence.

The senator's response came after receiving a letter from various environmental groups and state lawmakers urging action on these subsidies, especially in light of upcoming spending packages.

Margaret Wadsworth, Senior Organizer at Food & Water Watch, commented on the development: "As the negotiations over the Build Back Better Act intensify over the next few days, it is encouraging to know that Senator Heinrich is ready to fight to end these unconscionable government kickbacks to polluters. We know we must transition New Mexico’s economy away from fossil fuels, not continue to subsidize an industry that is driving the climate crisis, wasting precious water resources, and polluting our air."

Miya King-Flaherty, Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter Organizer, added: "We are in a critical moment to address the climate crisis and must build toward a climate-justice-centered framework that puts people, not industry polluters first. Ending federal fossil fuel subsidies is fiscally responsible. We must invest in a clean, renewable energy future and end handouts to industry polluters. It’s great to see Senator Heinrich support ending fossil fuel subsidies as budget reconciliation talks continue. He is a great environmental champion for New Mexico."

Raena Garcia from Friends of the Earth also praised Senator Heinrich's stance: "Senator Heinrich’s commitment to repeal fossil fuel subsidies sets the standard for climate leadership. In the face of a climate emergency, we need progressive action to transform our nation’s reliance on fossil fuels and end support for an industry that is destroying New Mexico’s people and places. Thank you Senator Heinrich for answering the call."