Inactive since 1998, Freeport-McMoRan’s Cobre Mine resumed operations in July after completion of the bridge and tunnel over Highway 152. Hanover Mountain will disappear from the landscape within 4 – 7 years as the company mines its ore and hauls it to Chino’s Lampbright Stockpile for leaching using the new 3.6-mile haul road that connects […]
Update on GRIP’s Responsible Mining Program – Fall 2018 In April, GRIP signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Freeport-McMoRan to resolve permitting issues related to reopening the Cobre Mine and the unacceptable delays in renewals for closure/closeout permits at all three of the company’s Grant County mines. In addition to resolving our specific concerns […]
Freeport-McMoRan (FMI) began interim cleanup of Hanover/Whitewater Creek in late October as part of the 1994 Chino Administrative Order on Consent, a legally- binding agreement with NMED to remediate historical mine contamination caused by Chino Mine. GRIP has participated in the AOC’s Community Work Group since its inception and advocates for timely cleanup that is […]
State regulators will be holding hearings on the Copper Flat Mine, located in Hillsboro, NM. New Mexico Copper Corporation has applied for a groundwater discharge permit from the NM Environment Department and a mining permit from the NM Mining and Minerals Division. The New Mexico Environment Department public hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m. on September […]
The Silver City Watershed Keepers released it first annual State of the Watershed Report intended to inform the public about current threats to our watershed and highlight efforts that steward our water resources and support the health of our riparian areas. The report summarizes San Vicente Creek water quality data, outlines current threats to the Silver City […]
Introductory Film – Friday, October 5th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at The Lotus Center Video and discussion group on the work of Joanna Macy. Free and open to all but suggested for those attending the Active Hope workshop on Saturday Workshop – Saturday, October 6th, noon – 4:00pm at The Lotus Center Active Hope is […]
Introductory Film – Friday, October 5th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at The Lotus Center Video and discussion group on the work of Joanna Macy. Free and open to all but suggested for those attending the Active Hope workshop on Saturday Workshop – Saturday, October 6th, noon – 4:00pm at The Lotus Center Active Hope is […]
CVNM Education Fund and Gila Resources Information Project are partnering on a joint organizing project to educate the broader public in Grant County on environmental issues that affect land, air and water. This project is a grassroots community organizing effort that works to ensure that families in Grant County have a strong voice and the […]
Silver City’s annual Earth Day celebration will be on Saturday,April 21, from 10 am to 2 pm, at Gough Park. More than 30 organizations and businesses will showcase their mission, services, or green products. The event will feature live entertainment throughout the day, as well as food and kids’ activities. “We’re really excited to have […]
New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Water Sacrifice Zones March 9, 2018 SANTA FE, N.M.—The New Mexico Supreme Court issued a stunning and puzzling decision in its long-awaited review of the Copper Rule. The case could set precedent for how the State of New Mexico protects water at all industrial sites. “We are very disappointed with […]
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