The Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRC is reviewing the license for the Waste Control Specialists/Interim Storage Partners’ proposal for interim storage of spent nuclear fuel in Andrews, TX, outside of Eunice, NM. This proposal will transport 40,000 tons of dangerous spent nuclear fuel from reactors across the country. The waste will be dangerous for millions of […]
New Mexico Groups Appeal EPA’s Dirty Water Rule June 23, 2020 – Today three New Mexico based organizations – Amigos Bravos, the New Mexico Acequia Association, and Gila Resources Information Project – joined together to appeal the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers so called Navigable Water Protection Rule (“2020 […]
As we all deal with the current public health and economic crisis, area nonprofits are stepping up to creatively meet the tremendous needs of our community created by the COVID-19 emergency. This year’s Give Grandly community-giving event will help us show support for our community and area nonprofits during this difficult time. On Saturday, May […]
WATCH RECORDING OF LIVE EVENT here. Gila Earth Day 2020 – Welcome from GRIP April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Back in 1970, the first Earth Day was a watershed moment that galvanized 20 million Americans to demand that our nation protect our environment. Earth Day 1970 birthed the modern environmental movement […]
On March 31, 2020, the Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, rescinded its prior determination that the permit application for the Copper Flat Mine is technically complete. According to the MMD’s order, the mining company’s mine permit application is incomplete because the mining company has not demonstrated that it […]
Dear Friends of GRIP, The last few weeks have been difficult for everyone as we’ve all had to adapt to social distancing guidelines at work and at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. We hope that you are staying safe as you adjust to this new reality. COVID-19 is not stopping GRIP’s commitment to promoting community […]
Dear Friends of GRIP, The last few weeks have been difficult for everyone as we’ve all had to adapt to social distancing guidelines at work and at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. We hope that you are staying safe as you adjust to this new reality. COVID-19 is not stopping GRIP’s commitment to promoting community […]
Daily Show on Local Response to Coronavirus Starts Monday on Gila-Mimbres Community Radio, 89.1FM Silver City In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a new local radio show begins broadcasting on Monday, March 16 on KURU 89.1 FM to provide the Grant County community with daily updates on the local response to the virus. The […]
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Earth Day organizers across the planet will unite as part of the first “Digital Earth Day,” a global digital mobilization to address the most urgent threats to people and planet. Gila Earth Day will be participating in this virtual event on Wednesday, April 22, the 50th anniversary of Earth […]
DOWNLOAD December 2019 Edition of GetAGRIP and find out the latest on the Holloman Air Force Base proposal for F-16 training over the Gila, Responsible Mining update, Cut Your Waste Grant County Buy Nothing New campaign, the Gila diversion draft EIS, and the latest activities of the Silver City Watershed Keepers.
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