New Mexico announces agreement to test Curry County dairies’ groundwater for toxic chemicals

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 669

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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New Mexico environment officials on Thursday announced agreements with four Curry County dairies to conduct tests of groundwater contaminated by a plume of so-called “forever chemicals” stemming from Cannon Air Force Base.

The state says the agreement marks “a significant step toward full remediation.” Zachary Ogaz, the general counsel for the environment department, told Source NM the agreements grew out of environment officials “spending a lot of time out in Clovis with the folks who …

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