Conservation groups say proposed mining along New Mexico-Arizona border threatens wildlife crossing

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: November 6, 2026

Words: 388

Last Updated: 3 days, 6 hours ago

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A coalition of conservation groups is asking the Bureau of Land Management to scrutinize a proposed copper mining operation along the New Mexico-Arizona state line that they say would threaten an important wildlife crossing.

Curiosity Exploration LLC earlier this year filed a permit application with the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department and sent a notice of intent to begin exploratory mining to the BLM.

The proposed …

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