NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico’s Congressional delegation is urging the trump administration to protect the state’s national monuments. Led by Senator Martin Heinrich, the Democratic coalition penned a letter to the United States Department of the Interior on Monday, saying that rescinding the national monument designations or reducing the size of them will not only hurt New Mexico’s economy but also undermine the community.
The letter comes amid the president’s promise to review national monuments for reduction or elimination. President Trump is expected to announce executive orders on the matter on Tuesday, on Earth Day, which is a global event to raise awareness about environmental protections.