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Dem New Mexico Gov. Grisham concerned with Biden's energy agenda: 'Doesn't make any sense'
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New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said during Wednesday's event that President Biden's moratorium pausing oil and gas leasing on federal lands "hurts New Mexico."
"I’m clearly concerned that right out of the gate with very little guidance, we have an announcement to stall ... a moratorium on lease applications, and the reality is: a lot of oil and gas ... in the Permian [Basin] is on private land in Texas," she said during a Wednesday event with the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. The Delaware Basin is one component of the Permian Basin -- the largest oil basin in the U.S. -- located partially in the southeastern area of New Mexico. More than 60% of New Mexico's oil and gas production is on federal land while 55% of state wells are located on federal land, according to the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD).More Related News