Santa Clara Pueblo Supports Rep. Stansbury for Ranking Member of House Committee on Natural Resources

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), welcomes the endorsement from Michael Chavarria, Governor of the Santa Clara Pueblo for Ranking Member on the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources:

“I serve as the governor of the Santa Clara Pueblo, a federally recognized Indian tribe in New Mexico. As Governor, I have worked for years with Rep. Stansbury and hold her in the highest regard.

I understand that there is an election for a new Ranking Member on the House Committee on Natural Resources. Please know that Rep. Stansbury, with her experience in the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, as well as with Indian Country and on western land and water issues, is uniquely qualified to fill this position. She is experienced, open-hearted, and even headed. She would make an outstanding Ranking Member.”

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