AN ANNOUNCEMENT FRIDAY FROM GOVERNOR MARTINEZ ABOUT A LONG-TERM IMPACT REVIEW TEAM BEING CREATED TO MONITOR THE WASTE SPILL INTO THE ANIMAS RIVER FROM THE GOLD KING MINE IN COLORADO.
MARTINEZ SAYS THE STATE ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT WILL CONDUCT ITS OWN TESTS TO MAKE SURE THE EPA IS TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT’S IN THE DISCHARGE THAT’S SETTLED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE RIVER. THE SLUDGE WAS SAID TO HAVE CONTAINED LEAD, ARSENIC, AND OTHER METALS.
NEW MEXICO SENATOR MARTIN HEINRICH MEETS FRIDAY WITH NAVAJO NATION PRESIDENT RUSSELL BEGAYE TO DISCUSS RESPONSE EFFORTS FOR THE TRIBE AFTER LAST WEEK’S TOXIC SPILL. HE’LL ALSO DELIVER WATER TO RESIDENTS IN SAN JUAN COUNTY.
