New Mexico congressman proposes oil and gas companies pay for employees’ health care costs

New Mexico congressman proposes oil and gas companies pay for employees’ health care costs

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez addresses a small group of oil workers, families and organizers in Hobbs on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2024. Vasquez announced the reintroduction of legislation to require the largest oil and gas companies to pay into funds for workers health care. (Danielle Prokop / Source NM)HOBBS, NM — His voice steady, Marcos Carranza, an immigrant and retired oil and gas worker, recounted that he saw coworkers die on the job during his 15 year…