Pearce and Papen Voice Support for WSMR

Statement

Across New Mexico, individuals continue to work across party lines to support and preserve New Mexico's military installations. This week, Republican Congressman Steve Pearce and Democrat State Sen. Mary Kay Papen, Dist. 38 of Dona Ana County, will release an opinion editorial supporting the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) against any effort that would impact the viability and flexibility of the Range.

"Protecting the military missions in New Mexico transcends party affiliation," said Congressman Steve Pearce. "I thank State Sen. Mary Kay Papen for opposing any obstruction to the mission at WSMR, the nation's premier development and test facility. We support the prospects of alternative energy development in New Mexico, and we do not oppose the construction of the SunZia transmission project. What is unsupportable is the route. The SunZia transmission line is projected to cost more than $1 billion, but construction has not begun. Final environmental impact studies have yet to be completed, and so, alterations to the route can still be made with little difficulty, delay or cost. We have yet to understand why, and our support remains solidly behind the mission of the Range."

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