Al “crucify them” Armendariz resigns from EPA, same guy accused of dragging his feet in NM generator dispute

Al Armendariz

Capitol Report New Mexico - Environmental Protection Agency administrator Al Armendarizresigned from the federal agency on Sunday (April 29), saying in a letter to EPA boss Lisa Jackson, “I have come to the conclusion that my continued service will distract you and  the agency from its important work.” Armendariz caused a firestorm last week when a videotape from 2010 surfaced of him comparing enforcement of EPA rules on the oil and gas industry to practices he described of ancient Romans who, Armendariz said,  would enter a colony and “crucify” the first five men they saw as an example to potential lawbreakers. Back on Friday, Capitol Report New Mexico pointed out that an official from New Mexico’s Environment Department specifically cited that Armendariz had been dragging his feet in a dispute the state is having with the EPA regarding the San Juan Generating Station’s coal-fired plant located in the northwest part of the state. Read More News New Mexico

Al “crucify them” Armendariz resigns from EPA, same guy accused of dragging his feet in NM generator dispute