Commentary: New Mexico House Republican Caucus Chair Candy Spence Ezzell (R-Roswell)
“When are the governor and her allies in the Legislature going to realize that they live in New Mexico and not California? More people in New Mexico drive pick-ups than Priuses. These new standards are going to hurt our farmers, ranchers, builders, and tradespeople. Anyone who depends on non-hybrid vehicles for their livelihoods is going to feel the effect of this new mandate. These emission standards may make sense for a more urban state like California, but it's a bad move for New Mexico.”