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BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · 4d

My NEPA assistant.
#NEPA #environmentalpolicy

Border heeler, laying on plaid blanket on sofa, sign reading NEPA on wall above.

BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · 8d

Still on for disaster recovery and energy projects. A nice day to be in the in the field. Looking at post-fire effects in the Beartrap Canyon area.

Monica Saddle, Magdalena, NM, forested mountains, blue sky with clouds.

Monica Saddle, Magdalena, NM. Forested area. Yellow signs reading ‘Burned Area: Flash Floods, Fallen Rocks, Rock and Debris’ and ‘Primitive Road: Caution, Drive at your own risk, road not regularly maintained’

Beartrap Canyon, Magdalena, NM. Effects from post-fire runoff and flooding.

BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · 11d

www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...

Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation to Protect New Mexico Federal Contract Workers During Trump’s Shutdown | U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico

The bill will ensure federal contract workers, including low-wage food service, security, and custodial staff, are fairly compensated for the wages...

www.heinrich.senate.gov

BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · 11d

www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...

Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Protect New Mexico Federal Workers & Their Families from Losing Their Homes, Falling Behind on Paying Bills During Trump’s Shutdown | U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and 17 Senate Democrats to introduce the Federal...

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 11d

Furloughed federal employees living in Albuquerque will get a break on their water bills as the government shutdown enters its third week.

Water authority allows furloughed Albuquerque federal workers to defer bill payments

www.abqjournal.com

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Grant Tosterud @granttosterud.bsky.social · 22d

Another perfect morning for Balloon Fiesta!

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BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · 27d

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
“There was a promise to our people that we would continue to trade and be allowed to trade in our traditional territories.”

Indigenous Nations Plan Tariff-Free Trade Corridor Across US-Canada border

“We’re not begging for crumbs anymore. We’re demanding what’s rightly ours."

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BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · Sep 27

#nationalpubliclandsday #elmalpaisnationalmonument #newmexico

Cloudy skies, desert plants, girl walking with umbrella on a trail, mountain in background

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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham @govmlg.bsky.social · Sep 9

We did it, New Mexico! Yesterday we made history as the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost child care for every family. This is a game-changer for parents, kids, and communities across our state—and a blueprint for the nation.

Read more here: sourcenm.com/2025/09/08/n...

Source New Mexico, September 8, 2025 article by Austin Fisher: “New Mexico governor announces free universal child care.”

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BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · Aug 31

www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n... #newmexico #NMHS #healthdepartment #vaccines #covid19

New Mexico Health Department order aims to make COVID-19 vaccine more accessible

The order comes after the FDA only approved new vaccines for people ages 65 and older and younger people with health conditions.

www.santafenewmexican.com

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · Aug 18

I know many are asking what is going on with the Rio Grande and why our river is dry. Here’s what’s going on ⬇️ #SaveTheRioGrande

Rep. Stansbury on the Dry Rio Grande

YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury

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High Country News @highcountrynews.org · Aug 17

Indigenous radio stations use the airwaves to share and preserve culture.

Native languages need radio, which is at risk of being lost - High Country News

As public media is threatened after cuts from Trump administration, Indigenous radio also face threats to how they preserve and grow language.

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Jared Dahl Aldern @jdaldern.bsky.social · Jul 26

Great story-map here. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/a58f...

Johnson Ranch Open Space Cultural Burn

yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini (ytt) Northern Chumash Tribe brings back tinɨtʸu, "Good Fire" to ancestral homelands in a collaborative effort

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Jared Dahl Aldern @jdaldern.bsky.social · Jul 25

“The Forest Service will phase out the nine Regional Offices over the next year.” mountainjournal.org/forest-servi...

Forest Service to Abandon Nine Regional Offices - Mountain Journal

As Washington continues slash-and-burn policies for federal agencies, USDA announces consolidation of offices responsible for 193 million acres of public land

mountainjournal.org

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Grant Tosterud @granttosterud.bsky.social · Jul 24

Another house washed away down Paradise Canyon in Ruidoso, NM today due to burn scar flash flooding. Lincoln County Emergency Manager also reporting five water rescues. Video courtesy of Lindsey Tharpe. #NMwx

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High Country News @highcountrynews.org · Jul 13

As an Indigenous person, being away from the reservation can be difficult especially when their homeland faces disaster. Not being there to help can leave one feeling helpless and guilty. But there are ways to help even from afar.

When wildfire hits your doorstep - High Country News

A Diné writer confronts how to offer a hand from far away as tragedy strikes on the Navajo Nation.

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High Country News @highcountrynews.org · Jul 10

Federal layoffs are likely to move ahead quickly, with major impacts on conservation and science.

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Mass layoffs can move forward, with devastating impacts for conservation and science - High Country News

‘Shortsighted’ cuts could eliminate bird banding program, federal bee research and much more.

www.hcn.org

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BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · Jul 10

Hazardous fuels will be moved to DOI with the firefighting org.

BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · Jul 10

www.energy.senate.gov/live-webcast

Full committee hearing to examine the President’s budget request for the US Forest Service for FY26

#ForestService #USFS #wildlandfire #forestry #roadlessareaconservationrule #timber

Live Webcast

www.energy.senate.gov

BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · Jul 10

www.energy.senate.gov/live-webcast

Full committee hearing to examine the President’s budget request for the US Forest Service for FY26

#ForestService #USFS #wildlandfire #forestry #roadlessareaconservationrule #timber

Live Webcast

www.energy.senate.gov

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Deb Haaland @debhaalandnm.bsky.social · Jul 8

Long before I served in Congress or as Secretary of the Interior, I made a living selling jars of my homemade salsa. So much has changed since those days, but my passion for sharing New Mexican food is still as fierce as ever. Be Fierce Green Chile Salsa is now live! 🌶️ Visit DebHaaland.com 🔗

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BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · Jul 6

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When We're In Charge: The Next Generation's Guide to Leadership

Amanda Litman · Audiobook

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BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · Jul 5

My talented sister.

Honey.Gut.Ceramics @oysterparty.bsky.social · Jul 5

If I could take the metro to a Washateria on the beach at sunset, I’d never need to go anywhere else.
(Created by me, the artist.)
#washateria #houston #texas #lesbianism #ceramics #beach #oyster #handmadepottery #necklace #jewelry #handpainted #queer #sunset #moon #pottery #art #galveston

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BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · Jul 5

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BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · Jul 3

vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

Opinion: Wildfires can start in many ways — but climate change supercharges them

Wildfires can start in many ways but climate change supercharges them

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BRITT @llwb.bsky.social · Jul 2

Some light reading… This interim final rule modifies the
USDA regulations implementing the NEPA and removes various USDA agency regulations for implementing NEPA #NEPA #NEPARegulations #USDA #ForestService #USFS

public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12326.pdf

Image of printed interim final rule document