Copper Flat Mine Rescission of Notice

by | Apr 28, 2020 | News, Press Releases

On March 31, 2020, the Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, rescinded its prior determination that the permit application for the Copper Flat Mine is technically complete.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...

Leadership Change at the Law Center

by | Jan 14, 2020 | News, Press Releases

Today, January 14, 2020, we are announcing a change in leadership at the Law Center. The announcement from Douglas Meiklejohn provides details about this transition. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Doug, Board member Susanne...

Mt Taylor Mine to Close!

by | Jan 3, 2020 | News, Press Releases

In a stunning victory for Native communities, Rio Grande Resources (RGR), owner of the Mt Taylor uranium mine, notified the Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department of “cessation of mining operations” and...

Eric Jantz Named Environmental Lawyer of the Year

by | Dec 22, 2019 | News, Press Releases

Eric Jantz, Staff Attorney for the nonprofit New Mexico Environmental Law Center, is being honored by the Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law section of the New Mexico Bar Association as Lawyer of the Year. Eric has been with the Law Center for eighteen...

AND THE WINNER IS: LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY

by | Dec 16, 2019 | News, Press Releases

The New Mexico Environmental Law Center bestowed its annual Toxic Turkey Award to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for nearly six decades of polluting the human and natural environment and continuous violations of basic principles of environmental justice. The...