Dear, Editor:
The governor just vetoed the efforts of all the people of NM that understand the necessity of immediate action to curb climate change. Our elected representatives worked amazingly hard on their duties to our citizens only to have their efforts be negated line by line by one person.
I feel the governor slapped down the people of New Mexico for caring about the environmental future. The tax credits were excitedly being anticipated to help turn NM into a more sustainable future. I wanted a tax credit to purchase a heat pump to go with our solar electricity. Establishing geothermal should be a great source in our volcanic state and implemented relatively quickly—making jobs for us.
NM had such a windfall this year that we are blessed with one-time money rebates regardless of income which will go to groceries. But credits to encourage sustainable purchases that pay back quickly in climate protections? Nada!
We’ve heard your rationale but what is your logic, Governor?
Should we look for your name on the board of an energy company when you’ve retired from office?
I am passionate because I’ve been working a very long time to leave this world a better place.
Lari Howell,
Albuquerque