The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that a former dry cleaning facility in Albuquerque has been added to the federal Superfund National Priorities List, marking it as one of the nation’s most serious hazardous waste sites requiring cleanup. The Carlisle Village Cleaners site, which operated from 1953 to 1975, has been designated for priority […]
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Historic Ruidoso flash flooding kills three people, including two children
The Village of Ruidoso confirmed that three people have died as a result of the historic flash flooding that deluged the community on July 8. The victims were swept downstream by unprecedented floodwaters. The fatalities include a male, aged 40-50, a 4-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy. All three were caught in the powerful current […]
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Nature’s newest GEM: Inclusive sensory trail at Tijeras Arroyo bio-zone shines bright for everyone
The grand opening of the Tijeras Education Center Sensory Trail—a fully compliant trail under the Americans with Disabilities Act designed to be inclusive, immersive and educational—drew a lively crowd Tuesday of nature lovers, curious kids and community trail-blazers, all ready for a few surprises along the path. City officials, partners and community members gathered to […]
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Supreme Court allows Bishop’s Lodge wastewater permit process to proceed
This story was originally published by Source NM By Danielle Prokop, Source NM New Mexico justices Tuesday morning denied Tesuque Village residents’ emergency petition in a dispute over a proposed sewage permit for a nearby resort and development. Chief Justice David Thomson delivered the ruling from the bench after a short deliberation, saying the arguments […]
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New Mexico’s PFAS claim against Air Force base advances as federal bellwether case
A federal judge last week opened the door to New Mexico’s pursuit of its ongoing civil case against Cannon Air Force Base for environmental and public health damage near Clovis. The judge’s statements pave the way for New Mexico’s July 2024 lawsuit to serve as a national bellwether case for PFAS claims under the Comprehensive […]
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Indigenous advocates want to take push for RECA expansion to D.C.
Indigenous advocates who have been impacted by radiation exposure are ramping up the pressure they’re putting on U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to allow a vote on legislation that will help radiation survivors pay for health care related expenses. These advocates, including the Sawmill Diné Warriors, Southwest Uranium Miners Coalition Post-71 and Navajo […]