The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has told a Federal Court in New Mexico that it “intends to withdraw” its decision to allow the development of a Dolomite mine on public land in the Florida Mountains south of Deming, New Mexico. A Motion for Stay of All Proceedings in Case Number 2:20-cv-00924, filed January 11, 2021, […]
After years of perseverance, Chino mine is now required to treat mine effluent at closure rather than diluting it to meet water quality standards, saving thousands of acre-feet per year of Grant County’s precious groundwater. This victory was a long-time in coming and the result of years of pressure by GRIP and community members on […]
While the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most community events in 2020, Silver City Watershed Keepers (SCWK) marked its 10th year by moving forward with programs to promote watershed education and stewardship, water quality monitoring, water conservation, trash removal and climate resilience, all while following COVID-safe practices. Before the pandemic hit, SCWK assisted students from Guadalupe […]
Along with companies, communities and other civil society groups, GRIP has joined the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) to demonstrate support for socially and environmentally responsible mining and to encourage New Mexico mining operations to conduct IRMA mine assessments. With increased customer awareness, companies in the auto, jewellry, building and electronics industries are demanding […]
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 […]
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