New Mexico bans uranium mining on 13 million acres of state trust lands
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New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard signed an executive order on September 4 banning all new uranium mining projects on more than 13 million acres of state trust lands, citing long-lasting environmental and public health impacts of uranium contamination and directing the State Land Office to prioritize cleanup of approximately 50 abandoned uranium sites.
The executive order applies only to state trust lands; Garcia Richard acknowledged her successor has discretion to overturn it.
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