State regulators are concerned about the resumption of uranium mining operations in New Mexico, impacting cultural sites of the Navajo Nation and Laguna peoples.
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Updated Sep 17
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What happened
State regulators are concerned about the resumption of uranium mining operations in New Mexico, impacting cultural sites of the Navajo Nation and Laguna peoples.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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New Mexico
state of the United States of America
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Navajo Nation
federally recognized Indian tribe of the United States
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Laguna
human settlement in Pinal County, Arizona
Related events
- New Mexico bans new uranium mining leases in state lands, addressing legacy sites and community concerns.
- Tribal concerns regarding water usage were reported by the Navajo Nation in Arizona.
- Laramide Resources Ltd. is seeking permits for uranium mining operations in New Mexico.
- Tribal land belonging to the Navajo Nation is located within US borders.
- A proposed mine is located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, where historical uranium mining occurred on the Navajo Nation reservation.