New Mexico residents said their biggest concern for the state moving forward concerns jobs, and that was the hot topic in tonight's senatorial debate.

The hour-long debate between N.M. Senate hopefuls Rep. Martin Heinrich, D-NM, and Rep. Heather Wilson, R-NM,covered many issues, including national security, the national debt and agricultural regulations.

The biggest topic in Wednesday night's debate was the economy and how to bring more jobs to the state.

"Regulations that are coming out of Washington are making it tough for small businesses to grow," Wilson said.

"We've got to continue to fight for a White Sands and Holloman and other federal installations here," Heinrich said.

The main argument tonight included a specific type of job – ones in renewable energy.

"Congressman Heinrich has been off in Washington for four years pursuing a green dream on energy," Wilson said.

Wilson argues there are more jobs in coal and oil in New Mexico, but Heinrich says he's looking to the future.

"We have the second best solar exposure in the country," Heinrich said. "We have incredible wind on the east side of the state."

It even became a bit heated when Heinrich mentioned the environment played a role in the devastating fires in the Gilas as some audience members booed and others applauded.

"A little thing called climate change that my opponent refuses to recognize," Heinrich said.

Immigration reform was another important topic discussed during the debate. Heinrich was given the chance to ask Wilson a question and he asked whether she would vote to support the DREAM Act.

"What you heard there were a lot of words and no answers," Heinrich said.

"I thought I was absolutely clear and I'm not sure what he didn't understand. I think there has to be a permanent solution that means legislation," Wilson said.

Another local topic that was discussed included plans to make a national monument near the Organ Mountains and plans for Medicare and Social Security.